COP30 in Brazil faced challenges: deforestation roadmap failed, fossil fuel transition blocked. Global cooperation endures despite setbacks. Focus on climate pledges, aid, and just transition.
Antarctic eddies trigger significant ice shelf melt, impacting glaciers and potentially raising sea levels. Research shows these submesoscale vortices contribute substantially to ice melt, demanding better quantification.
A study explores dad jokes' appeal, finding cultural traditionalists find them funnier. Also, a paper on human extinction is updated, pushing the date back to 2415. Plus, inclusive public toilet design is examined.
IMO's net-zero framework delay impacts shipping decarbonization. High emitters, carbon trading, and COP30's role are key. Concerns arise over emissions, climate goals, and industry's future.
Measles outbreaks threaten elimination status due to ongoing transmission and low vaccination rates. The disease has long-term health consequences and requires high inoculation levels to manage. Cases are rising, especially in unvaccinated individuals.
Research suggests kissing's roots trace back millions of years, with Neanderthals possibly participating. Studies explores the evolutionary origins and social aspects of kissing in humans and primates.
Pfizer and Moderna report promising results for mRNA flu vaccines in phase 3 trials, outperforming traditional vaccines. mRNA vaccines could be a valuable tool against influenza.
NIH & NSF grant terminations in 2025 led to billions in unspent funds. This impacts scientific research, education, and STEM diversity initiatives, raising concerns about the future of science.
NASA shares unseen images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by Mars missions like MRO & ESA's orbiters. The comet's close approach to Mars & scientific findings are discussed.
Continental breakup creates mantle waves that peel continental crust, feeding ocean volcanoes with unusual magma long after separation. This mineral-enriched material explains unique volcano compositions.
Explore science highlights: hell pig feeding habits, the science of sleep deprivation causing brain flushing, meteor showers, unique science photos and quantum hacking challenges. Stay informed!
The Caergwrle Dish, found in Wales, reveals Bronze Age maritime travel and sun symbolism. Researchers suggest it's a votive offering, linking boat imagery to ancient beliefs and safe sea journeys.
Scientists extracted remarkably old RNA from Yuka, a woolly mammoth, revealing insights into gene activity and challenging previous assumptions about its sex. RNA offers clues, but de-extinction remains distant.
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured stunning 'Fall of Icarus' photo: a skydiver aligned with the sun. YouTuber Gabriel C. Brown jumped from 3,500 feet. The shoot required thorough preparation.
Scientists created a nanobody-based antivenom effective against 17 African snake species, surpassing traditional methods. It's safer, scalable, and could revolutionize snakebite treatment.
Review of Slow Gods, a space opera reminiscent of Banks's Culture series, featuring shapeshifting, AI humor, galaxy-wide plots, and a pilot who keeps dying and reviving in deep space. The book explores themes of identity and survival.
Jetson One, an eVTOL aircraft, was showcased in a race. It's designed for one person, ascends like a helicopter, and reaches 1,500 feet. Other eVTOL advancements, like Ehang's taxis, are emerging globally.
