Humanity
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Flying Private
Private aviation offers unmatched convenience, speed, privacy, and efficiency for global executives and families. However, in 2026, the environmental impact of luxury travel is an issue that can no longer be overlooked. Private jets emit significantly more carbon dioxide per passenger than commercial airliners.
By Mike Savage New Canaan5 months ago in Earth
Cities may be getting hotter due to air conditioning.
During periods of intense heat, air conditioning has become indispensable. It makes it easier for individuals to work safely, lets kids sleep soundly, and shields senior citizens from harmful heat stress. Air conditioning is no longer regarded as a luxury in many tropical towns. It's a fundamental survival tool.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
The "dark proteome," a secret layer of human biology discovered by scientists, has the potential to transform illness research.
Proteins power every cell in the human body. They have been catalogued by scientists for decades, and for many years the figure has been close to 19,500, which most experts consider to be broadly accurate.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Theories on the formation of Earth's crust are being rewritten by an underwater volcano in the Pacific Ocean.
Axial Seamount is a restless undersea volcano off the coast of Oregon that has been seen for decades. Seafloor instruments are used by scientists to monitor its inflation, trembling, and approximate eruption time. However, nobody had seen what was truly inside.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Nebula
Nebula’s first memory was not a face. It was the sound of the swamp breathing beneath black rain. The canoe where she appeared drifted slowly between gigantic roots while violet lightning illuminated the sky. The water was warm, covered with nocturnal flowers and blue vapor rising from natural fissures hidden beneath the mud.
By Stephen Betancourt5 months ago in Earth
The Clean Power That Works At Night, In Winter, And During Calm Weather
The clean power that works at night, in winter, and during calm weather Wind and solar are winning on price, but they come with a simple weakness: they follow the weather. A grid built mostly on renewables needs something that is clean and dependable when the wind drops for days or clouds roll in for a week.
By Futoshi Tachino5 months ago in Earth
Under Antarctica, a robot submarine discovers unidentified constructions before losing contact and vanishing.
After travelling underwater for about 10 kilometres toward the center of the Dotson Ice Shelf in West Antarctica, an autonomous submarine investigating the shelf reported odd under-ice features before going silent. After spending weeks examining a region of about fifty square miles of ice, the vehicle known as Ran discovered patterns that defied basic melt models.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
In addition to the enormous space debris issue that already exists, satellite launch pollution is emerging as a significant climate danger.
These days, pollution is a global issue. Satellites are being used for internet service, GPS, movie viewing, and weather monitoring. There are currently thousands of satellites in orbit, and more are being launched annually.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Research on wildflowers challenges presumptions about their capacity to adjust to warmer conditions.
Stories about climate change frequently center on loss. Fragile systems disintegrate, environments diminish, and species migrate. Our understanding of how to survive in a warming environment is shaped by this story. Not all species, however, adhere to this script. Some stay put and change in ways that go against conventional wisdom.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
