When people talk about the “Anthropocene,” they often picture the massive impact human societies are having on the planet, from rapid declines in biodiversity to rising Earth temperatures through the burning of fossil fuels. Planetary changes of this magnitude did not begin suddenly in any place or time. It was therefore controversial when, after more… Read More »
The Triassic was the dawn of the dinosaurs. The Paleogene saw the rise of mammals. The Pleistocene included the last ice ages. Is it time to mark humanity’s transformation on the planet with its own chapter in Earth history, the “Anthropocene” or human age? Not yet, scientists have decided after a debate spanning nearly 15… Read More »
I’m sure one of the lessons we can all remember from grade school is the water cycle. Even if you don’t remember exactly what you learned, you probably have memories of some kind of video or diagram that was colorful and creative enough to make the day a little more fun. For some of us… Read More »
April in the Florida Panhandle. The weather was hot, humid, and a storm was lurking. But I was relieved to escape my first brutal Minnesota winter as a new graduate student. I was accompanying my advisor, Paloma Gonzalez-Bellido, on a project that would dominate my PhD. work. In the bushes, my eyes were alerted to… Read More »
After doing a fair amount of research, scientists have come to what may seem like a redundant conclusion: Life may exist on Earth. Of course, you’re probably thinking, “Well, that’s right.” Actually, it might be more accurate to call it life. to do There is on Earth – not only that can. But here’s the… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Magnificent star dunes stand out among the breathtaking desert landscapes. The distinctive dunes are among the tallest dunes on Earth, and their pyramid shapes are shaped by the crossfire of winds blowing from multiple directions,… Read More »
The Space Telescope Science Institute has announced which astronomy proposals have been selected to be given time with the James Webb Space Telescope over the next two years. The organization on Thursday, February 29, outlined the 253 General Observer (GO) program that will use humanity’s most powerful and sensitive space telescope for a collective 5,500… Read More »
SpaceX sent another crew of four to the International Space Station tonight (March 3). A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 10:53 PM EST tonight (0353 GMT, March 4) with four astronauts of NASA’s Crew-8 mission. . The rocket’s two stages separated… Read More »
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.com. Why do bees have queens? – Rhylie, age 8, Rosburg, Washington When you think of “bee”, you probably think of a species that lives all over the world: the honey… Read More »
Three NASA astronauts and one cosmonaut flew to the International Space Station on Sunday; This was the first of two launches by NASA and the Russian space agency that will replace five of the laboratory’s seven crew members and deliver a new two-person Soyuz ferry ship. The cosmonauts are in the middle of a year-long… Read More »