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Who Will Pay to Cool the Planet? The Global Energy Challenge
The rising demand for cooling worldwide creates a major energy challenge and an opportunity for sustainable solutions.
The Sea Unicorn: Its Horn Is Actually a Tooth Filled with Nerves
The narwhal, known as the sea unicorn, has an iconic horn that is actually a long tooth filled with nerves, a result of unique evolution.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Record Levels of Heavy Water
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System exhibits a much higher amount of heavy water than local comets, revealing its cold, distinct origin.
Source of Gas Clouds Feeding Sagittarius A* Identified
A new study shows that a massive binary star near Sagittarius A* is responsible for the gas clouds fueling the supermassive black hole.
NASA astronauts to answer questions live from the ISS on April 30
On April 30, Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway will participate in a live stream from the International Space Station to inspire students in Missouri.
570-Megapixel Dark Energy Camera captures the Sombrero Galaxy
The 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera pointed its 4-meter telescope at Messier 104, revealing an extraordinary side view of the galaxy.
A 19-meter giant octopus swam with mosasaurs in the Cretaceous seas
80 million years ago, Cretaceous oceans were ruled by large reptiles and sharks. New findings reveal a giant invertebrate predator that challenged this view.
Mathematics Does Not Define the World, We Define It With Math
Recent philosophical insights challenge the idea that math shapes reality. Instead, we use math to describe what already exists.
Google marks Earth Day with a vibrant doodle celebrating biodiversity
On April 22, Google honored Earth Day with an animated doodle highlighting ecosystems from around the world to raise awareness.
NASA shares underwater photo of Artemis II heat shield
NASA released an underwater image showing the heat shield that protected Artemis II crew during reentry into Earth's atmosphere.
NVIDIA AI Protects the Environment with 5 Key Innovations
NVIDIA's artificial intelligence is being used to safeguard ecosystems, improve recycling, and combat climate change.
Microsoft's Internal Moves Shake the Global Carbon Removal Market
In early April, mid-level Microsoft employees made calls that sent shockwaves through the worldwide carbon removal sector. This revealed vulnerabilities in the emerging market.