Two supervolcanoes have the attention of scientists
Two long-dormant “supervolcanoes” on two separate continents may be stirring to life. In recent months, more than a thousand minor earthquakes have rattled the area around the Campi Flegrei volcano in southern Italy, stoking fears that it may soon erupt again after nearly five centuries. Some 6,000 miles away, scientists have for decades recorded similarly…
Scientists Find Second “Earth”
Scientists have discovered a second “Earth” that is two times as large as our own planet. In its travels, TESS has come upon a world that appears that it could support life. The planet is called TOI 700 e, and it is one of several planets in its system. TOI 700 e is in the…
Advanced Railgun tested in Japan
The Japanese Agency for Technology and Logistics for Takeovers (ATLA) has conducted a test firing of a modern naval railgun. Today it is known that Japan has a railgun capable of handling projectiles weighing approximately 0.71 pounds. The energy used for its launch is at the level of 5 MJ, although in the future it…
4 ancient earthworks have been detected in the Amazon
It’s hard to believe we are still discovering ancient structures. From deep in the Amazon rainforest, two dozen previously unknown pre-Columbian earthworks have been brought to light — and more than 10,000 such constructs may still be waiting to be discovered, according to new research. For more, check out this CNN/MSN story.
Nissan Files Patent For Airless Tire Technology
Nissan has patented a new, durable airless tire design, joining Goodyear and Michelin in innovation. Nissan has patented a new airless tire technology, utilizing a spoke construction to absorb force and impact while maintaining grip, addressing challenges like force on spokes and steering issues by strengthening the tire’s outer edge and employing numerous elastic spokes….
World’s biggest carbon capture facility is being built in Texas…
…but will it work? Rising out of the arid scrubland of western Texas is the world’s largest project yet to remove excess carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, a quest that has been lauded as essential to help avert climate catastrophe. The creators of the project have now been awarded funding from the Biden administration,…
Researchers develop efficient catalyst for green hydrogen generation
Researchers have announced the development of a catalyst that makes hydrogen production easier. Producing hydrogen via electrolysis, powered by renewable energy, allows the renewable energy to be stored and transported for later use. Typically, platinum is used as a catalyst in the electrolysis reaction, but this material adds significant cost. The researchers have developed a…
NASA’s Armageddon-style plan to stop asteroid as date it could hit Earth predicted
Scientists are nearing the end of their mission to save our future planet from a catastrophic asteroid collision. in 2016, NASA launched a spacecraft to Bennu to collect samples in the hope of making a discovery which could help prepare Earth for an Armageddon-style deflection mission. They are now nearing the end of the final…
The Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth…
…and it’s beginning to impact us. It turns out that scientists have discovered the Moon is drifting away from Earth, and it’s changing everything we thought we knew about our planet’s relationship with its only natural satellite. It’s also having a very real impact on the length of days on our planet – albeit at…
Electrified roads could help fix America’s electric vehicle charging problem
What a boost to EV’s if you could charge as you drove. Electric road projects are appearing across the world as a potential solution to supplement static charging, allowing EV drivers to wirelessly charge their cars while they drive. For more, check out this CNBC story.