Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the origins of lightning. Their study, recently published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres (JGR Atmospheres), suggests that cosmic-ray showers might play a pivotal role in triggering lightning flashes in thunderstorms. This discovery, which provides valuable insights into the complex mechanisms behind … Read more
Africa has long been recognized as a critical region in the study of human evolution, often referred to as the “cradle of humanity.” The continent is home to numerous fossil discoveries that offer insights into the early stages of human development. One of the most notable findings in this context is the fossil remains of … Read more
A groundbreaking study led by MIT scientists has confirmed that the Antarctic ozone layer is healing, a direct result of the global effort to reduce ozone-depleting substances. This new research provides the most statistically confident evidence to date, confirming that the recovery of the ozone layer is primarily due to human interventions aimed at curbing … Read more
A growing number of marine heat waves, which have been escalating in frequency and intensity, are posing significant dangers to ocean life, marine ecosystems, and coastal communities. These heat waves, defined as prolonged periods of anomalously high ocean temperatures, have become a subject of increasing concern among scientists, marine biologists, oceanographers, and climate change experts. … Read more
Steven Stanley, a paleontologist and evolutionary biologist at the University of Hawaii, has proposed a revised perspective on the Permian-Triassic mass extinction event, which occurred around 252 million years ago. This extinction event has traditionally been thought to have wiped out up to 96 percent of marine life. However, Stanley challenges this commonly accepted view, … Read more