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In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal
Asia In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal July 23, 202610:56 AM ET By Jan Camenzind Broomby Wang Hong is the third woman—and first from China—to be awarded the world's most prestigious mathematics prize. Simons Foundation hide caption toggle caption Simons Foundation For the first time, a Chinese woman has been awarded the world's most prestigious mathematics prize, the Fields Medal, bringing the total count of Chinese-born medalists to three, as two mathematicians from t...
The passenger pigeon’s extinction: How a once-abundant bird vanished forever
The passenger pigeon, once North America's most abundant bird, faced extinction rapidly. Industrial hunting and habitat destruction led to its demise. The last pigeon, Martha, died in 1914, marking a significant loss. This event highlighted the dangers of assuming endless natural resources. Its story remains a crucial lesson for modern wildlife protection efforts.
Florida’s python hunt used 3M camera photos and found only four snakes
In Florida, scientists discovered that captive female pythons failed to attract wild males. Utilizing artificial intelligence, researchers sifted through millions of camera images, revealing few python sightings. Additionally, attempts to use mammalian scent lures for detecting the invasive Burmese pythons proved futile. However, there is optimism as removal strategies in the Everglades are progressing, bolstered by hunting and radio tracking initiatives aimed at controlling the invasive species...
Solar panels help Colorado farm protect crops from heat and generate power
A Colorado farm is pioneering agrivoltaics, growing crops beneath solar panels. These panels generate clean electricity and create cooler microclimates for plants. This innovative approach helps crops withstand rising temperatures and reduces water loss. The farm also gains an additional income source from selling generated electricity. This project offers a promising model for climate-resilient farming practices globally.
Great Barrier Reef waters reveal 500 new bacteria and 300,000 viruses
Scientists have created the first comprehensive map of the Great Barrier Reef's open-water microbiome by analysing DNA from 48 reefs. The study identified 584 previously unknown bacterial species and more than 362,000 viruses. Researchers say the database could help monitor reef health and detect environmental changes before visible damage appears.
Russia revives 28,000-tonne Cold War nuclear giant with hypersonic missiles
After completing rigorous sea trials, Russia's Admiral Nakhimov battlecruiser has successfully returned to port. This impressive warship has undergone substantial upgrades, replacing outdated Soviet-era equipment with cutting-edge technologies. Equipped with state-of-the-art precision-guided munitions and enhanced defense capabilities, it stands as the largest surface combatant globally, significantly strengthening Russia's naval influence in far-off waters.
China is building a 'Mach 26 asteroid hammer' to strike asteroids
China is developing an ambitious planetary defense strategy to protect Earth. The mission utilises a powerful Long March 5 rocket for significant impact velocity. This high-speed approach aims to reduce the time needed for asteroid threats. China's strategy contributes to a global safety net against cosmic dangers.
Meet Evan Budz: Canadian teen builds AI turtle to detect microplastics
At just 16 years old, Canadian student Evan Budz has developed an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that could help scientists tackle one of the world's fastest-growing environmental problems: microplastic pollution. Inspired by the graceful swimming of a snapping turtle he encountered during a family camping trip, Budz spent nearly 4,000 hours designing and refining a robotic turtle equipped with an underwater 3D holographic imaging system and artificial intelligence.
Why scientists are dropping fish from airplanes into mountain lakes
Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources stocks remote mountain lakes by dropping fish from airplanes. This method efficiently reaches inaccessible waters, maintaining fish populations for anglers. Tiny trout and other species are released, with survival rates exceeding ninety-five percent. Biologists carefully select species, often using sterile fish to control numbers and protect native ecosystems. This practice balances recreation with conservation in challenging mountainous terrain.
Ships trapped near Strait of Hormuz could become nurseries for invasive species
Ships lingering in the Persian Gulf could unintentionally facilitate the spread of harmful marine invaders worldwide. Extended anchorage allows marine organisms to thrive on the hulls, creating significant biofouling concerns that threaten global maritime commerce. These invasive species can inflict extensive ecological and economic harm on coastal areas. It is imperative for nations to join forces to address biofouling issues and prevent future outbreaks of invasion.
China launches Gravity-1 rocket from sea, places nine satellites into orbit
🚀🇨🇳🛰️China just sent the Gravity-1 rocket, with 9 satellites on board, from a ship at sea. pic.twitter.com/xHgTkPj0eO
Moon is drifting 3.8 cm away from Earth every year. What happens next?
The Moon is gradually distancing itself from Earth, which has significant implications for our planet. Over millions of years, this migration will result in extended daylight hours and the end of total solar eclipses. Furthermore, the weakened tides will disrupt coastal ecosystems and marine life. As the Moon ascends to a higher orbit, Earth's rotation continues to decelerate, marking a slow but profound transformation in our natural environment.
Three Indian engineers left top careers to build India's quantum computer
Three former semiconductor engineers—Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta and Biman Chattopadhyay—built a successful chip IP company, sold it to Synopsys, and launched Bengaluru-based Quanfluence to develop room-temperature quantum computers. After months of studying quantum technologies, they chose photonics as the most practical approach. Supported by academic experts, the startup now offers commercial cloud-based quantum computing solutions, demonstrating India's growing capabilities in frontier tec...
30-year-old fossil in Japanese museum rock may be unknown sea reptile
Let us accept it: science never fails to amaze the human mind, and sometimes, the greatest science isn’t happening in deserts or deep oceans. It’s hiding in museum collections, waiting for a second look.
Gaia Sausage collision may have flipped the Milky Way by 90° 10 billion years ago
A dramatic collision between the Milky Way and a dwarf galaxy around 10 billion years ago may have completely changed the orientation of our galaxy, according to astronomers. Researchers from Durham University say the Milky Way was likely flipped by more than 90 degrees after a direct hit from a smaller galaxy known as the Gaia Sausage, a cosmic event that took place long before the solar system came into existence.
2,000 people help reveal skeleton of giant predator older than dinosaurs
In an exciting collaboration, over 2,000 public volunteers are meticulously cleaning a colossal 1,300-kilogram fossilized skeleton of a Mastodonsaurus, an ancient amphibian that roamed the Earth 240 million years ago. Armed with specialized tools and ultraviolet light, these dedicated individuals are uncovering the mysteries of our planet's history. The spectacular skeleton is expected to be on display by October or November, showcasing humanity's connection to a distant past.
Invasive plants may boost mosquito numbers in lower-income neighbourhoods
Recent studies indicate that invasive trees in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods of Baltimore and Washington D.C. are contributing to a rise in mosquito populations. The nonnative leaves serve as an excellent nourishment source for mosquito larvae, promoting faster growth and larger size, which ultimately enhances their ability to transmit diseases. This finding underscores the significance of plant quality over quantity in managing mosquito outbreaks.
Dog DNA reveals they travelled with ancient humans across Eurasia for thousands of years
Two new studies published in the journal Science are reshaping what scientists understood about how dogs became so physically varied and how closely their history has tracked our own. Comparing a village dog, a toy poodle, and a mastiff makes clear just how extreme the physical range within a single species can be.
How will Australia’s emergency services cope if satellites go down? With a sextant and a street directory
Military and SES personnel being taught analog communication and navigation techniques as experts warn solar flare could knock out ‘critical space infrastructure’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s emergency services and military personnel are being trained to read paper maps, navigate without GPS support, and sail by the stars in case something knocks out the nation’s space capabilities.A panel at the 19th Australian space forum in Adelaide on Wednesday was as...
Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped as researchers discover 500 bacterial species previously unknown to science
Research identifies 808,585 viral genomes belonging to what scientists estimate to be 362,802 different virusesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than a decade after the human microbiome was comprehensively mapped, scientists have now identified the vast communities of microbes that make up the Great Barrier Reef.Analysing DNA from seawater samples of 48 reefs, researchers have mapped the microbiome of the Great Barrier Reef, documenting more than 360,000 distinct vi...