Category: Universe

Researchers from the University of Southampton, University College London (UCL) and the University of East Anglia are calling for a revolutionary shift in how we measure policy success. In a paper published today in One Earth, they argue that Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which has long been the benchmark, fails to account for the broader…

A new study from physicists at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) offers a glimmer of hope in the quest to find habitable planets beyond our solar system. The research delves into F-type star systems, a category often overlooked despite its potential to support life. F-type stars are notable for their high surface temperatures…

University of Maryland scientists, led by postdoctoral researcher Jingchuan Wang, have uncovered extraordinary evidence of an ancient seafloor residing deep within Earth’s mantle, dating back to the time of dinosaurs. This discovery, situated at the East Pacific Rise — a tectonic plate boundary within the southeastern Pacific Ocean — challenges long-standing theories about the underground…

Some of the first data from the groundbreaking X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, known as XRISM, is offering unprecedented clarity on the enigmatic environment surrounding supermassive black holes. An international collaboration among the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), NASA and the European Space Agency, XRISM is already making waves in the astronomical community with its…

A team of UCLA astrophysicists has proposed a remarkable theory to explain the existence of supermassive black holes in the early universe, a mystery that has perplexed scientists for decades. Their study, published in the journal Physical Review Letters, suggests that dark matter may have played a crucial role in the formation of these colossal…

Researchers led by Rice University have made significant progress in solving one of geology’s enduring mysteries — the origins of massif-type anorthosites. These enigmatic rock formations, rich in plagioclase feldspar, predominantly formed during Earth’s Proterozoic Eon and have long puzzled scientists due to conflicting theories about their creation. A groundbreaking study, published in Science Advances,…

A pioneering team of researchers has developed a sonic anemometer capable of recording wind speeds on Mars with unmatched precision. This revolutionary tool is expected to significantly enhance our understanding of the Martian climate and influence future space missions. Measuring wind speeds on Mars has always been a daunting task due to the planet’s extreme…

A groundbreaking data visualization tool is offering oceanographers and microbial ecologists an unprecedented look at the deep-sea ecosystems they study. Designed by Adam Coscia, a fourth-year doctoral student at Georgia Tech, the tool, called DeepSee, is transforming how researchers predict and analyze sediment sample hotspots. Initially started as an internship project at NASA, Coscia’s work…

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have revolutionized the way scientists can observe the Earth’s subsurface. Introducing a groundbreaking computational method called “deformation imaging,” this advanced technique harnesses surface data from technologies like GPS, radar and laser scanning to reveal intricate details about the Earth’s crust and mantle, areas crucial for understanding geological…

In an inspiring leap for space science, researchers from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) are combining their expertise to advance the study of Earth’s upper atmosphere. With the support of a grant from the SwRI/UTD Seed Projects for Research, INnovation and Technology (SPRINT) Program, the teams are…