The Mariana Trench, the deepest point in the ocean, was once believed to be an untouched abyss far from the reach of human pollution. However, discoveries have shattered this illusion, revealing the disturbing truth about the extent of plastic pollution, even in the deepest corners of our planet. A shocking find at the bottom of...

CO2 levels in our atmosphere are reaching alarming numbers, speeding up global warming at an extremely concerning rate. Therefore, finding ways to capture and store the carbon dioxide we produce is vitally important if we wish to lower greenhouse gases and slow down the rate of global warming. Unfortunately, existing carbon capture methods only work...

From time to time, people ponder the end of the world. It may come after watching a movie or reading a book about the apocalypse. Or they may be suffering from existentialism after losing a loved one. Or they may study the end-times based on religious beliefs or scientific theories. Will there be a robot...

There is much talk of man going to inhabit other planets, such as Mars. Yet, there is still so much of our own planet we have yet to explore and understand. For example, our oceans take up 70% of the Earth’s surface, yet we have only explored 26.1% of its depths! The Earth’s core is...

Arsenic is an element famous for being toxic in large doses. Arsenic is indeed a naturally occurring element found in rocks and soil. Industrial activities, particularly mining, can exacerbate its release into the environment, leading to contamination of water sources. For example, they can lead to concentrations of arsenic in water sources. But researchers may...

“Fire season” is an unfortunate part of Australian summers. During this time, low soil moisture, a lack of rain, and dry vegetation allows small flames to become rapidly-spreading wildfires. Once ignited by lightning or discarded cigarettes, the inferno is difficult to contain and extinguish. Sometimes the fires begin from arsonists. And they may be human...

Orcas may join parrots and the other animals who can imitate human speech. A study examined a captive orca who is able to mimic human sounds and words. Listeners may find the voice eerie but some of the phrases are unmistakable. Not only that, the researchers believe that this mimicry can explain why killer whale...

In the summer of 2022, renowned oceanographer Dr. Dawn Wright embarked on a historic journey into Challenger Deep, the deepest known point in Earth’s oceans. Located in the Mariana Trench, over 6.7 miles beneath the Pacific Ocean’s surface, Challenger Deep is a mysterious and largely unexplored abyss. Wright, dubbed “Deepsea Dawn,” ventured into the trench...

When you think of jungle wilderness, the Amazonian rainforest often comes to mind. But scientists are making new discoveries and rewriting its history. Recent laser mapping via light detection and ranging, called ‘Lidar’, has uncovered a network of ancient cities the Upano Valley, Ecuador. What can be seen is a thriving civilization over 2,500 years...

An underwater volcano named The Axial Seamount has shown growing signs of activity, which could lead to a potential eruption this year. Located 470 kilometers from the coastline it has been extensively monitored – offering scientists a rare opportunity to study it in detail. 1,100 meters tall and spanning a diameter of two kilometers, Axial...

A parade of planets is coming this January, but if you miss it, you can catch it in later months. Six planets in our solar system, namely Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn will be aligning in January. If there are clear nights, people will be able to see them. But there is greater...

People may no longer need sunshine to harvest solar power. Researchers from University of New South Wales (UNSW) have found a way to generate electricity using the Earth’s radiant infrared heat, creating the opportunity for “nighttime” solar power. The Australian team’s plan goes beyond keeping on the lights in residential homes; they are now taking...