The United States is standing at the cusp of a significant change, perhaps the most consequential since the New Deal. Shifting to cleaner sources of power demands a massive increase in solar power. Not just limited to home rooftop setups but also solar installations located near urban areas. However, a critical question arises, one that...
A recent study suggests that the Earth’s core may be wrapped in an unexpected, ancient ocean. This discovery could help explain how the Earth’s magnetic field is generated and maintained, which is crucial for life on Earth. The Unexpected Structure The study used seismic data to image the structure of the Earth’s core, which is...
This plant, resident of southern Africa, only emerges from the soil to flower. Hydnora Africana is a mysterious plant species that grows its flowers underground for most of its life, only emerging briefly when it rains. This parasitic plant is native to Southern Africa and is known for its bizarre appearance, which has led to...
A 4.5 billion-year-old space rock, discovered in Somalia, is the ninth largest ever to be found on Earth, and scientists have discovered two minerals that do not naturally occur on Earth1. The discovery could provide valuable insights into the formation of asteroids and the early solar system, part of a larger project NASA is tackling...
A recent study conducted by Dr. Sierra Solter-Hunt, former NASA scientist, has raised some concerns. The focus of the study was on the potentially detrimental effects of mega satellite constellations, more specifically, the Starlink constellation from Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, on Earth’s magnetosphere. Dr. Solter-Hunt’s research shows that these constellations might be contributing to an accumulation...
With a little extra time and effort, you can use cuttings to propagate plants and herbs for the next season. This technique can save you from buying seed packs, since you can essentially recycle the original plant to expand your garden or indoor plant collection. If you love fresh herbs, cuttings can increase your supply....
The world has been in dire need of consistent renewable energy sources for some time now. One innovative solution to this problem is the use of floating solar panels. These solar panels work the same way as any other solar panel does but are instead installed on water bodies like lakes, reservoirs, and oceans. This...
A hybrid breed of “super pigs” are running around Canada and now it seems like they are migrating toward the United States. These pigs are a mix of domestic pigs and wild boars. They were originally crossbred to make farmed pigs larger and more resistant to Canada’s cold climate. But when the market demand dropped,...
A team of scientists is working to “reincarnate” the extinct woolly mammoth through genetic modifications. The Texas-based biotech company Colossal claims it will create a creature that closely resembles the prehistoric animal by 2027. They explained that their de-extinction goal is to make “a cold-resistant elephant with all of the core biological traits of the...
The Aurora Borealis is always an impressive site to see. This past week, however, it was a particularly unique phenomenon. This is because there was a solar storm strong enough to create a hole in the Earth’s magnetic field which created some incredibly rare pink auroras, as opposed to their usual green glow. Check out...
When people go deep sea fishing, they expect to spot some interesting marine creatures. What they do not expect is a rarely spotted eagle ray jumping into their boat and giving birth. But that’s what happened when April Jones, her husband, son, and father-in-law set out to catch a winner for the Alabama Deep Sea...
In case anyone is unaware based on the extreme heat waves we are experiencing across the Northern Hemisphere currently: We have a climate crisis. There are many factors that influenced how we arrived here, and big oil is certainly one of the most influential. A recent PBS three-part documentary reported by The Guardian shows just...
