The Fascinating World of Animal Navigation: Moth Travels 621 Miles Using Stars as Compass, Scientists Find in a World-First It has long been known that birds, and even humans, use celestial cues to navigate. The ability of some animals to traverse great distances with precision has always been a subject of wonder and amazement. However, […]
Nuclear disaster-struck Chernobyl could be turned into sustainable tourism hub after war
From Nuclear Disaster to Sustainable Tourism: The Transformation of Chernobyl After War In a powerful symbol of resilience, Ukraine is working to turn the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in history, into a sustainable tourism hub following the recent war. The Chernobyl disaster of 1986 left a haunting legacy of […]
Soviet-era gas crater ‘Door to Hell’ is finally dying down after 50 years of burning
Soviet-era Gas Crater ‘Door to Hell’ is Finally Dying Down After 50 Years of Burning One of Turkmenistan’s most iconic landmarks, the infamous ‘Door to Hell’, a fiery natural gas crater that has been burning for over five decades, is finally showing signs of dying down. Located in the heart of the Karakum Desert, this […]
Underwater data centers built from junk smartphones help track and protect sea life
Underwater Data Centers: Transforming Junk Smartphones into Marine Guardians Smartphones are aging faster than ever. Most users replace their devices every two to three years, leading to millions of discarded phones contributing to electronic waste. However, what if these seemingly obsolete smartphones could be repurposed for a groundbreaking cause? In a remarkable initiative, underwater data […]
Researchers trace drugs and diseases from DNA drifting through city air
Researchers trace drugs and diseases from DNA drifting through city air DNA is in the air, and scientists are finally learning how to read it. In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Hong Kong, it was discovered that DNA fragments from humans, animals, and plants can be found in the air […]
Jumping balls: US scientists design seed-tossing shells with zero motors, electronics
Jumping Balls: US Scientists Design Seed-Tossing Shells with Zero Motors, Electronics A new autonomous robotic structure leaps into the air without a remote control. The researchers at a leading US institute have created a groundbreaking innovation in the form of jumping balls that can toss seeds while requiring no motors or electronics. This development marks […]
Penguin poop helps form clouds, could save Antarctica from climate crisis: Study
Penguin Poop: A Surprising Solution to Antarctica’s Climate Crisis Antarctica hosts an array of life, from the vast oceans teeming with fish to the iconic penguins that waddle along its icy shores. However, one of the most unexpected contributors to the continent’s ecosystem may be penguin poop. A recent study has revealed that the feces […]
Trump eyes seafloor minerals to rival China as experts warn of environmental fallout
Trump eyes seafloor minerals to rival China as experts warn of environmental fallout Hidden beneath the depths of the world’s oceans lies a veritable treasure trove of minerals, coveted by nations seeking to secure their place in the global market. Among those eyes are President Trump’s, who has set his sights on exploiting these seafloor […]
Berkeley breaks 10-year-old puzzle to turn CO2 into green fuels using sunlight
Berkeley Breaks 10-Year-Old Puzzle to Turn CO2 into Green Fuels Using Sunlight Scientists at Berkeley have achieved a groundbreaking feat by unraveling a decade-old mystery surrounding the conversion of CO2 into green fuels using sunlight. This discovery marks a significant milestone in the realm of artificial photosynthesis, shedding light on the key factors that have […]
Buzz battery? Tiny rice-sized tech backpack turns bees into power generators
Buzz Battery: How Tiny Rice-Sized Tech Backpack Turns Bees into Power Generators A team of scientists has pulled off a tiny breakthrough by creating an ultralight piezoelectric generator that can be attached to bees, turning these tiny insects into miniature powerhouses. This innovative technology, dubbed the “Buzz Battery,” has the potential to revolutionize the way […]