Astronomers have found a colossal ring-shaped structure in the distant universe that is so large and peculiar that it challenges the standard model of cosmology....
Peregrine Lander Faces Challenges in Historic Moon Mission
The Peregrine lunar lander, a privately led US mission carrying NASA scientific equipment, is facing some difficulties in its journey to the moon. The spacecraft,...
How penguin droppings and water reveal the extent of microplastic pollution in Antarctica
Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 mm in size. They can come from the breakdown of larger plastic items or...
Air Force joins reforestation efforts in Serra da Estrela
The Portuguese Air Force has participated in a reforestation mission in the Central Serra da Estrela region, where a large fire in 2017 destroyed thousands...
Meet the ‘Terror Beasts’ of the Ancient Oceans: Giant Worms with Massive Jaws
Scientists have discovered fossils of a new species of giant predatory worms that ruled the seas more than 500 million years ago. The worms, named...
Thailand and Switzerland make history with carbon trading deal
Thailand and Switzerland have become the first countries in the world to sign a bilateral agreement on carbon trading under the Paris Agreement. The deal,...
How physics can shape the future of the green economy
The green economy is a concept that aims to achieve low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive development. It is a response to the global climate crisis...
How the World Reduced Its Carbon Footprint in 2023
The year 2023 was a remarkable one for the global efforts to combat climate change. According to the latest data from the International Energy Agency...
How Carbon Removal Can Be Cost-Effective And Sustainable
Carbon removal is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, either by natural or technological means. Carbon removal is seen as...
Germany Achieves Record-Low Carbon Emissions in 2023
Germany, Europe’s largest economy and biggest CO2 emitter, has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions to the lowest level since the 1950s, according to a new...
Australia considers forming a national disaster response team amid severe flooding
Australia is contemplating establishing a permanent national disaster response team to deal with the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, such as the recent...
How Fijians are coping with the mental toll of climate change
Climate change is not only a threat to the physical environment, but also to the mental health of millions of people around the world. In...
Nanoplastic in Bottled Water: A Hidden Threat to Health and Environment
Bottled water may seem like a convenient and healthy choice for many people, but a new study has revealed that it contains up to 100...
How Satellites Expose the Hidden World of Industrial Fishing
Industrial fishing is one of the most widespread and profitable human activities on the planet. However, it is also one of the most secretive and...
UK sets new target for electric car sales to boost green transition
The UK government has introduced a new mandate for electric car sales, requiring at least 22% of new cars sold by manufacturers in the UK...
How Ancient Monkeys Adapted to a Changing Climate in Egypt
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Oxford has uncovered new evidence about the evolution and behavior of early...