Research, climate change, and environmental issues.
The nearest star to the Sun, our own star, undergoes an astonishing periodic change probably every 10–11 years: it changes the reverse of its magnetic field, switching the north and south poles of its magnetic polarity. Such reversal of the magnetic field is an ordinary and pedestrian process with respect to the solar cycle but…
Pancreatic cancer is, without a doubt, one of the most vicious enemies in the terrain of oncology. Its sly nature tends to make for a late diagnosis, with not much recourse left on the part of the patient and a dire outlook. But hope has been established by a group from the laboratories of Oregon…
In recent years, the clinical network has witnessed a brilliant convergence among most cancers and HIV research, leading to groundbreaking treatments that deal with both diseases simultaneously. An extremely good instance is the case of a 60-year-old guy from Germany who was declared free from HIV following a novel stem cell treatment that was initially…
Black holes, in the vast sea of the universe, are one of the most enigmatic and wonderful phenomenons. Among these black holes, supermassive black holes, those millions or billions of times the mass of our sun, generally dominate the centers of large galaxies. The supermassive black hole approaching our Milky Way galaxy is one of…
The ocean floor has been hiding secrets under its waves for a long time, and scientists have recently uncovered how some of these anomalies can be used as natural time markers to understand the geological and climatic events that have shaped our planet. Magnetic Stripes: Earth’s Geological Tape Recorder One of the most convincing discoveries…
While aging is inevitable, new findings show that it is possible to reverse biological aging and improve longevity and quality of life by changing one or two lifestyle patterns. Here are nine practical tips scientifically shown to help rejuvenate both body and mind Do Exercise Daily Regular exercise will preserve muscle mass, bone density, and…
Some stories, out of the larger backdrop of the history of science and discovery, catch our awe as they illustrate some of the singular personalities that have shaped our concepts and some of the novel breakthroughs that might reshape our future. Today, we take a look at the legacy of an underappreciated scientist, examine the…
In the late 19th century, physicist James Clerk Maxwell introduced a thought experiment that has intrigued and challenged scientists ever since: Maxwell’s demon. A hypothetical entity could seemingly stop the second law of thermodynamics in its tracks by creating a temperature difference without expending energy, leading to the questioning of foundational principles of physics. Recent…
Researchers have recently developed a single-photon LiDAR system that captures high-resolution 3D images at distances of up to one kilometer. It promises to further enhance security, monitoring, and remote sensing applications in challenging environments. Understanding LiDAR and Its Evolution LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It is a remote sensing system that applies laser…
Aerosols, tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere, play a critical but complex role in the quest to understand our planet’s climate system. They can be dust from natural sources or pollutants produced by humans, and their impact can range from altering climate patterns to affecting air quality and human health. Shedding light on these elusive…
