Wildfires and farm fertilizer use are fueling a surge in ozone pollution, with soil and wildfire emissions of nitrogen-containing ozone precursors contributing as much to urban areas in the US Southwest as traditional anthropogenic sources. The Shifting Chemistry of Our Atmosphere: How Wildfires and Farm Fertilizer are Fueling Ozone Pollution Ground-level...

Renowned linguist Norbert Cyffer's groundbreaking research on African languages, particularly Kanuri, has left a lasting impact on the academic community. His tireless efforts to bridge the gap between Europe and Africa have inspired generations of scholars. The academic community is mourning the loss of Emeritus Professor Norbert Cyffer, who passed...

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of chemistry, coaxing one of the universe's most elusive elements into a new compound. The formation of this iron-helium compound under high pressure and temperature suggests that helium from the early solar system could be stored in the iron that...

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of exoplanetary science, detecting four smaller-than-Earth planets orbiting the closest single-star system to us, called Barnard's Star. This finding is significant not only because of the proximity of Barnard's Star but also due to the tiny size and rocky nature...

As the astronauts return to Earth after a record-breaking nine-month space odyssey, their historic mission marks a significant milestone in space exploration. The successful completion of this mission paves the way for future space travel and exploration. After being stuck in space for over nine months, two astronauts are finally...

A landmark agreement between conservationists and fishing industry groups brings a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered African penguin, with protected no-fishing zones established around six major breeding colonies. The critically endangered African penguin is on a precarious path to extinction, with its population dwindling at an alarming rate....

A growing concern about misinformation may be hindering our ability to critically evaluate information, leading to a paradox where excessive worry about false information undermines trust in true ones. The Big Idea: Do We Worry Too Much About Misinformation? Seeing falsehoods everywhere is as damaging as believing too much. Our focus...

Rare winter storms known as thundersnow bring snowfall and dramatic meteorological events, occurring in only about 7 out of every 100,000 thunderstorms. Thundersnow storms are shockingly rare, occurring in only about 7 out of every 100,000 thunderstorms. This phenomenon is characterized by a 'wave cyclone' experiencing strong upward motion, resulting...

A groundbreaking podcast episode sheds light on the transformative power of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in overcoming depression, featuring personal stories of hope and recovery. This is a podcast episode about deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for depression. The episode features interviews with patients who have undergone DBS,...

In a bid to establish a thriving lunar economy, NASA's commercial lunar payload services (CLPS) program has brought together over 14 private companies in a high-stakes game of innovation and collaboration. A Village Approach to the Lunar Economy The commercial lunar payload services (CLPS) program, established by NASA six years ago,...