Minot State University is set to host a landmark event, “Discoveries Set in Stone,” featuring Minot native and world-renowned Egyptologist Mark Lehner. The three-day archaeology...
Mitzpe Ramon: Israel’s gateway to the final frontier
Mitzpe Ramon, a small town in the Negev desert, is not only known for its stunning views of the Ramon Crater, but also for its...
Why the Red Sea-Dead Sea Canal may never happen
The Red Sea-Dead Sea Canal was a grand vision to revive the dying Dead Sea by pumping water from the Red Sea through a pipeline...
How coal can help solve the sand crisis in concrete production
Sand is one of the most important ingredients in concrete, the second most consumed material in the world after water. However, the global demand for...
How NASA’s Scout System Warned of a Tiny Asteroid’s Impact Over Germany
A small asteroid about 3 feet (1 meter) in size disintegrated harmlessly over Germany on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 1:32 a.m. local time (CET). But...
Humpback whales change their singing patterns as population recovers
Humpback whales are known for their complex and beautiful songs, which they use to communicate, attract mates, and assert dominance. But a new study has...
Why Space Salads Could Be Risky for Astronauts
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have been enjoying fresh salads grown in orbit since 2021. NASA has been experimenting with growing lettuce and...
Japan’s Moon Lander Still Has a Chance to Revive After Power Failure
Japan’s first lunar lander, SLIM, successfully touched down on the moon last week, but soon faced a major problem with its solar power system. The...
Rubin Observatory to Discover Millions of New Solar System Objects
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, formerly known as the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), is expected to begin its operations in 2025. The observatory, located...
How Black Holes Light Up the Universe: A New Study Reveals the Secrets of Tidal Disruption Events
Black holes are among the most mysterious and fascinating objects in the cosmos. They are so massive that nothing, not even light, can escape their...
How NASA’s PACE Mission Will Unveil the Secrets of Earth’s Climate
NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission is set to launch in early 2024, with the aim of revolutionizing our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere...
No more free ride: EV owners to pay road user charges from April
The New Zealand government has announced that owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) will have to pay road user charges (RUC) from...
Australia’s EV charging network expands rapidly as sales soar
Australia is witnessing a surge in both electric vehicle (EV) sales and charging infrastructure, as more drivers switch to the cleaner and cheaper technology. According...
How climate change is putting numbats at risk of extinction
Numbats are one of Australia’s most distinctive and endangered marsupials. They are the only marsupials that feed exclusively on termites, which they dig out from...
How to balance renewable energy and biodiversity in Australia
Australia is facing a dilemma: how to achieve its ambitious renewable energy goals without harming its rich and diverse biodiversity. The recent decision by the...
How China Is Leading the World in Renewable Energy Expansion
Renewable energy is the key to achieving a clean energy future and averting the worst effects of the climate crisis. According to the latest report...