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Ultracold cesium atoms reveal Bethe strings predicted nearly a century ago
In 1931, physicist Hans Bethe predicted that, in certain one-dimensional quantum systems, particles can bind together to form multi-particle states known as Bethe strings. Unlike …
Bizarre galactic radio source remains active for two decades with no detectable X-rays
Astronomers have identified a peculiar radio transient in the Milky Way that has remained active for more than two decades, defying the behavior expected of known classes of galac…
Pre-order the Unistellar Envision AR binoculars and learn about the night sky in real-time
Unistellar's long awaited augmented reality Envision smart binoculars are available to pre-order for $1499, with guaranteed delivery before Christmas.
Is there a hidden 'Planet 9' in our solar system?
For more than a century, astronomers have been captivated by the idea that an undiscovered planet could be lurking in the furthest reaches of our solar system.
Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor miningScientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off Alaska, …
Disaster insurance, datacenters, right to repair: meet the midterm candidates running on green policies
Some of the everyday struggles animating voters have a climate link lurking in the backgroundWhen Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a law erasing the words “climate change” fro…
James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble discover 27 puzzling new objects orbiting the sun far beyond Neptune
The Hubble and James Webb space telescopes discovered some surprising things about 27 new tiny objects far beyond the orbit of Neptune.
Jet Fuel in the Water
Welcome to Inside Climate, a podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In this episode, we delve into how President Donald Trump’s environmental policy rollbacks are impactin…
Improved climate forecasts alone won't protect Africa's poorest farmers
As Africa prepares for the arrival of a powerful El Niño weather event, an international team of researchers led by the University of Sydney and Imperial College London has found …
Is Wildfire Risk Increasing in the Midwest?
On the night of July 6, a storm moved over northern Minnesota near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The boreal forest there, composed of species like balsam fir, spruce …
As Power Demand Rises, a Clean-Energy State Falls Back on Coal
Before Iowa was the nation’s most wind-powered state, it generated nearly all of its electricity with coal. Since 2000, the fossil fuel’s role in the state’s power mix has diminis…
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Starwatch: A Venus-spotting challenge with a beautiful reward
The bright planet and the young crescent moon will make an attractive pairing on Monday eveningThis week’s Starwatch is a challenge but a beautiful reward awaits for anyone who su…
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No cities on the moon—there isn't enough water, scientists say
The discovery of water in dark craters at the moon's poles has sparked a "moon rush" to establish bases there, followed by villages, cities and heavy industry. How sustainable is …
An Early Look at Fall Color in Canada
Reds, yellows, and oranges are already sweeping across tundra landscapes in Nunavut.
Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
No run-of-the-mill tech, ‘Curie’ operates at 10 times the resolution of conventional microscopy and could spur discoveries leading to new treatmentThe number of young people livin…
JWST ruled out finding tiny moons around an exoplanet—that's great news
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened many wonders of the cosmos to scientists since it began science operations a few years ago. But one thing it hasn't done is find a…
SpaceX launches 3 telecom satellites to orbit on 700th Falcon mission of all time (video)
SpaceX lofted three of SES's O3b mPOWER communications satellites to orbit today (Sept. 13), on the 700th mission to date for the Falcon rocket family.
Astronomers unmask a supernova impostor
A distant star has captured astronomers' attention over the past decade, teasing them with indications that it will soon explode as a supernova. But new research shows that someth…
Masked tectonic structures suggest Mercury contracted 40% more than its visible scars alone indicate
The surface of Mercury is filled with craters, ridges and steep cliffs. Over billions of years, as the planet's interior cooled, the planet also shrank. Just as the skin of a dryi…
AI automates 3D membrane mapping, matching manual results in a fraction of time
Cell membranes and the proteins within them control many vital processes and play a key role in health and disease. But studying them in 3D images of cells has so far meant slow, …
Saltwater flooding could radically change which crops are worth growing
Saltwater isn't something most people associate with English farmland. But in parts of eastern England, it's becoming a growing problem, not just for crops but for farm incomes to…