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Earth Sciences 12 hours ago

Satellite data from ship captures landslide-generated tsunami for the first time

Landslide-generated tsunamis pose a serious risk to coastal communities, particularly within narrow fjords where tall cliffs can trap and amplify waves. Scientists rely heavily on earthquake-based observation systems to issue ...

Astronomy 14 hours ago

Studies reveal hidden secrets about interiors of the moon and the asteroid Vesta

Analyzing gravity data collected by spacecraft orbiting other worlds reveals groundbreaking insights about planetary structures without having to land on the surface.

Economics & Business 15 hours ago

Social platform Stocktwits and other sources of 'alternative data' may be hurting analysts' long-term forecasts

Since the beginning of the century, the number of satellites orbiting Earth has increased by more than 800%, from less than 1,000 to more than 9,000. This profusion has had a number of strange and disturbing repercussions. ...

Planetary Sciences 15 hours ago

What lies beneath: Using rock blasted from craters to probe the Martian subsurface

A team of planetary scientists has developed a promising new way to peer beneath the dusty surface of Mars and other planetary bodies.

Environment 16 hours ago

Heat and pollution events are deadly, especially in the Global South

Small particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution raises the risks of respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and even cognitive decline. Heat waves, which are occurring more often with climate change, can cause heatstroke ...

Environment 16 hours ago

Researchers develop a new AI model to speed up tornado damage assessments and recovery

It started as a low, haunting roar building in the distance. It grew into a deafening thunder that drowned out all else. The sky turned an unnatural shade of green, then black. The wind lashed at trees and buildings with ...

Space Exploration 21 hours ago

Australian-made rocket set for historic space launch

An Australian company says it aims to make the first orbital test launch of a locally developed rocket on Thursday, carrying a jar of Vegemite as its payload.

Earth Sciences May 13, 2025

Methane: Where it comes from and why we're running out of time

Emissions and atmospheric concentrations of methane continue to increase, making it the second most important human-influenced greenhouse gas in terms of climate forcing after carbon dioxide. In fact, methane concentrations ...

Other May 13, 2025

Breathtaking images show what working as a scientist can look like

A scientist braving crashing waves to track whales in a northern Norwegian fjord tops a list of winners of Nature's 2025 Scientist At Work competition. Arctic telescopes, tiny frogs, and mountain fog also feature in the top ...

Planetary Sciences May 13, 2025

Study reveals impact of Mother's Day geomagnetic storm on sporadic E layers

In a paper published in Geophysical Research Letters, researchers from Kyushu University report on the activity of sporadic E layers—about 90–120 km above sea level—during the 2024 Mother's Day geomagnetic storm. The ...

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