4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (335+ words) Can you believe that where we now see vast stretches of sand, there once existed immense oceans? The Earth's history spans millions of years, constantly evolving through rapid geological activity, continental shifts, and climate change. These changes have led to…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (102+ words) Volcanoes are among the most awe'inspiring and destructive forces of nature. They remind us that beneath the Earth's surface lies a restless energy, constantly shaping and reshaping our planet. While many volcanoes remain dormant for centuries, some are persistently active,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (716+ words) I have been part of this scientific endeavour, looking at the treasure trove of information in the bedrock of the Makhonjwa Mountains in South Africa and the adjacent small kingdom of Eswatini. These rocks reach back more than three quarters…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (603+ words) The findings, published in Nature Communications, are considered crucial for understanding the Arctic's future and the hidden processes shaping its deep-sea environment. The discovery was made by an international team of scientists led by UiT during the Ocean Census Arctic…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (46+ words) How to visit the Dead Sea- The best time to visit is between October and April, when temperatures are pleasant. Easily accessible from both Jordan and Israel/West Bank, the Dead Sea continues to draw travellers, geologists, and wellness seekers…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1001+ words) Sydney, Dec 7 (The Conversation) Sometimes, we get lucky in science. In this case, an oceanographic float we deployed to do one job ended up drifting away and doing something else entirely. Equipped with temperature and salinity sensors, our Argo ocean…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (101+ words) Can organisms survive? The continued evaporation combined with limited freshwater inflow from the Jordan River leads to a gradual rise in salinity. Due to its extreme salt levels, the Dead Sea cannot support most marine life. Fish, plants, and algae…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (329+ words) There are moments in space exploration when a single detail in a picture changes the pace of an entire study. Something like that happened with the rover Perseverance when a frame from Mars" Jezero Crater showed a feature that didn…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (68+ words) One of the most iconic examples is the Amazon River. Millions of years ago, it flowed westward toward the Pacific Ocean. However, the rise of the Andes Mountains during the Cretaceous period blocked its path, forcing the river to reverse…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (71+ words) Nature's raw power is on full display as Hawaii's K'lauea Volcano erupts, sending streams of molten lava cascading down its slopes and lighting up the night sky with a fiery glow. The eruption has captivated both scientists and tourists, highlighting…...