Measuring of a Thresher Shark by conservationists in Indonesia. Irwan Hermawan Researchers and conservationists off Alor Island in the expansive Indonesian archipelago are employing tagging technology to monitor the movement of endangered pelagic thresher sharks (Alopias pelagicus), many of which are young individuals or pregnant females. The pelagic thresher shark, known for its elongated tail …
The occurrence of seasons on the planets in our solar system is due to their tilt in their orbits, resulting in one hemisphere receiving more sunlight at certain times of the year. However, another factor that impacts weather and conditions on planets is their position in their orbit around the sun. Unlike Earth, which has …
Portrait: young woman with corgi puppy, nature background getty How does my body language affect animals’ perception of me? This question was originally posted on Quora, a platform that fosters knowledge-sharing and enables people to learn from one another and gain a deeper understanding of the world. Answer by Dr. Abbie Maroño, a Behavior Analysis …
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When Oriana Poindexter made the move to San Diego back in 2013, she found the kelp forests that lined the coastline to be somewhat of a hindrance. While enjoying the peaceful glide of her longboard along the waves, her leash would often become entangled in the thick seaweed beneath the surface. However, over time, these …
An Intel Tunnel Falls quantum chip on a silicon wafer. The wafer is capable of up to 12 qubits of quantum processing. Intel Intel Advances Towards ‘Full-Stack’ Quantum Computing Solutions On Thursday morning, Intel unveiled its latest quantum computing chip, named ‘Tunnel Falls’. This chip is specifically aimed at the quantum computing research community, and …
Las Vegas, Nevada – Earth Timelapse Google Earth has been gathering imagery from satellites for 15 years, offering anyone with an internet connection stunning views of our planet from any altitude. The tool, which launched in 2001, is packed with features, including one called Timelapse, which lets you see how a particular location has changed …
It is possible to discover a new species out in the field, but it is more likely to occur within the four walls of a museum. Curators and biologists alike will find treasure troves here, many containing specimens that have long since disappeared from our blue planet. I would be lying to you if I …
A new perspective on the Crab Nebula, one of astronomy’s most beautiful creations, has been provided by a NASA X-ray instrument. The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) observatory was launched in December 2021 and is presently orbiting Earth, observing X-ray sources like black holes and pulsars from space. Despite being an essential tool for scientists …
Every so often, a new study about plastic-eating bacteria gets published in a scientific journal. Shortly thereafter, it flashes across the internet as it gets picked up by a flurry of environmental blogs, science and tech websites, and even national news outlets. But no matter what scientists may have discovered in this particular study, the …