World Earthquake Report for Friday,  9 June 2023

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 9 Jun 2023Summary: 2 quakes 5.0+, 45 quakes 4.0+, 92 quakes 3.0+, 259 quakes 2.0+ (398 total)This report is being updated every hour.Magnitude 5+: 2 earthquakesMagnitude 4+: 45 earthquakesMagnitude…

Volcano earthquake report for Friday,  9 Jun 2023

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 9 Jun 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.Quakes detected near: Askja (5 quakes between mag 0.8-1.8), Bardarbunga…

Ebeko volcano (Paramushir Island, Kuril Islands): vigorous eruption formed dark masses of tephra yesterday

Dark masses of tephra spewing from Ebeko volcano during yesterday's explosion (image: elena_from_kurils/telegram)The explosive eruption at the volcano continues at moderate levels. From time to time, sporadic forceful eruptions may occur from the volcano's summit crater, as visible in the…

Krakatau volcano (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): spectacular eruptions continue, ash up to 3,1 km this morning

3 km tall dense eruption column from Krakatau volcano this morning (image: PVMBG)The strong eruptive activity at the volcano is currently dominated by vigorous vulcanian-type explosions over the past two days. Several powerful blasts have continued from the cinder cone…

Kilauea volcano update: activity slowed down, alert status lowered to WATCH

The thermal eruption map was developed from data collected shortly after the onset of the eruption on June 7. Warmer colours are hotter temperatures, with red indicating lava fountains (image: USGS)The HVO observatory lowered the volcano's alert level from WARNING…

Small tremor of magnitude 3.7 just reported 14 km southwest of Dhekiajuli, India

3.7 quake 9 Jun 10:05 am (GMT +5:30)India's National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported a magnitude 3.7 quake in India near Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur, Assam, only 15 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Friday, June 9th, 2023, at…

Small magnitude 2.9 earthquake 17 km northeast of San Cristobal, Venezuela

2.9 quake 8 Jun 9:26 pm (GMT -4)An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 occurred 36 minutes ago 17 km northeast of San Cristobal, Venezuela, the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake reported.The quake hit at a very shallow depth of 0 km beneath…

World Earthquake Report for Thursday,  8 June 2023

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 3 during the past 24 hours on 9 Jun 2023Summary: 5 quakes 5.0+, 39 quakes 4.0+, 103 quakes 3.0+, 258 quakes 2.0+ (405 total)Magnitude 5+: 5 earthquakesMagnitude 4+: 39 earthquakesMagnitude 3+: 103 earthquakesMagnitude 2+: 258 earthquakesNo…

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday,  8 Jun 2023

World map showing volcanoes with shallow (less than 50 km) earthquakes within 20 km radius during the past 24 hours on 8 Jun 2023 Number in brackets indicate nr of quakes.Quakes detected near: Apo (1 quake mag 2.3), Askja (4…

Small 3.2 quake hits near Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA

3.2 quake 8 Jun 3:08 pm (GMT -7)An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred only 18 minutes ago 8 miles northeast of Pasadena, California, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported.The quake hit at a shallow depth of 8.6 miles…

Moderate yet deep earthquake of magnitude 5.4 just reported 48 km southwest of Kagoshima, Japan

5.4 quake 9 Jun 6:20 am (GMT +9)An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 occurred early morning on Friday, June 9th, 2023, at 6:20 am local time near Kagoshima, Kagoshima Shi, Japan, as reported by Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science…

Volcanic activity worldwide 8 Jun 2023: Fuego volcano, Popocatépetl, Krakatau, Semeru, Reventador, ...

Map of today's active volcanoesEbeko (Paramushir Island): (8 Jun) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100 and is…

World Earthquake Report for June 2023

Worldwide earthquakes above magnitude 5.5 during June 2023Summary: 1 quake 6.0+, 33 quakes 5.0+, 283 quakes 4.0+, 850 quakes 3.0+, 1928 quakes 2.0+ (3095 total)This report is being updated every day.Magnitude 9+: noneMagnitude 8+: noneMagnitude 7+: noneMagnitude 6+: 1 earthquakeMagnitude…

Sakurajima volcano (Kyushu, Japan): strong bursting created dense billowing ash plume yesterday

Billowing dense ash plume followed the minor eruption at Sakurajima volcano yesterday (image: Tarumizu webcam)The explosive eruption at the volcano continues. A heavy black billowing ash column took place from the Aira caldera at about 14:00 local time yesterday. The…

Krakatau volcano (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): powerful vulcanian eruptions and intense paroxysm today

Paroxysm activity at Krakatau volcano today (image: PVMBG)The volcano entered a violent eruptive episode today. A couple of intense vulcanian-sized eruptions took place from the cinder cone generating grey-to-black ash-rich plumes. Released tephra rose to 700 m and 1100 m…

Kilauea volcano update: another lava oozes out of crater wall fissure vent

The ring-shaped lava lake within the Halema'uma'u crater at dawn today (image: USGS)The effusive eruption at the volcano continues at stable levels. The most active fountaining continues at the main chain of eruptive vents feeding lava into the growing lava…

Mayon volcano (Luzon Island, Philippines): number of glowing lava blocks detaching from lava dome intensifies

Glowing rock falls emanating from the lava dome at Mayon volcano tonight (image: Jericho Salas)The activity at the volcano has been increasing over the past few hours. This relates to continuing rise of batch of magma and volcanic gases into…

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.1 just reported 79 km east of Dededo Village, Guam

5.1 quake 9 Jun 12:31 am (GMT +10)Just 25 minutes ago, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Dededo Village, Dededo, Guam. The tremor was recorded after midnight on Friday, June 9th, 2023, at 12:31 am local time, at a shallow depth…

Moderate magnitude 4.8 quake hits 17 km north of Livadia, Greece early afternoon

4.8 quake 8 Jun 3:33 pm (GMT +3)A magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Livadia, Voiotía, Central Greece, Greece, was reported only 23 minutes ago by the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), considered the main national agency that monitors seismic activity in…

Small 2.5 quake hits near Carson, Los Angeles County, California, USA

2.5 quake 8 Jun 3:31 am (GMT -7)Just 11 minutes ago, a 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Carson, Los Angeles County, California, USA. The tremor was recorded early morning on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, at 3:31 am local time, at a…

The 10 most powerful earthquakes in the world since 1900

Wonder which was the most powerful earthquake in the world on your birthday? Or during a given month or even a whole year? Find it out using our new earthquake search tool!

Mayon volcano (Luzon Island, Philippines): activity dramatically increases, alert level raised to Level 3, pyroclastic flows and eruption this morning

Degassing activity at Mayon volcano over the past few days (image: @Ms_Gzelle27/twitter)The alert level for the volcano was raised from Level 2 (increasing unrest) to Level 3 (increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption), as the activity has been intensifying. The…

WHERE NEXT? HAZARDOUS HAZE EXPANDS OVER US (330pET)

Millions in the U.S. remain at risk of inhaling potentially harmful air as Canadian wildfire smoke rolls across the Northeast and deeper into the South, impacting air travel, schools, and

Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires

With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.

Mass. firefighters on standby for assistance to Quebec as Canadian wildfires rage

Although no Bay State firefighters have been mobilized yet, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation tells Boston 25 News they are weighing the logistics of sending resources as Massachusetts withstands its own active fire season.

Canada awaits wildfire help, as thousands more may flee

Canada's Quebec province, hit hard by wildfires that have ravaged the country, eagerly awaited on Wednesday the arrival of reinforcements from abroad to help beat back blazes that are overwhelming its firefighting capacity.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday called it…

El Niño is coming. We must plan for the worst to protect Australia’s energy system | Dylan McConnell and Iain MacGill

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts increased temperatures and heatwaves this year, raising the prospect of blackouts – just as the electricity sector faces several other challenges

Dems seize on wildfires to pound GOP's climate opposition

The haze descended on the East Coast from the Canadian wildfires as Republicans were targeting some of the measures Democrats and scientists say would help slow the planet's warming.

‘How Could This Happen?’: Canadian Fires Burning Where They Rarely Have Before

Of the more than 400 fires burning in Canada, more than one-third are in Quebec, which has little experience with so many and such large wildfires.

Sen. Gillibrand calling for federal aid to Canada amid wildfires

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the federal government is stepping in to help Canadians fight the wildfires surging in Quebec. She said the federal government has alre…

See before-and-after images of US landmarks as they get inundated with wildfire smoke | CNN

The wildfire smoke that originated from Canada shrouded some major US cities on the Eastern Seaboard, leaving millions at risk of breathing unhealthy air and prompting the cancellation of outdoor activities ranging from school recess to Major League Baseball games.

AOC and Bernie Sanders issue stark warning on Canada wildfires

115 million Americans under air quality alerts

When Will the Wildfire Smoke Go Away?

The smoke hitting the eastern U.S. is supposed to subside soon--in theory.

How long will the smoke last?

The Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren takes a look at where the smoke from Canada's wildfires is headed and how long it will last.

Is climate change fuelling Canada's wildfires?

Smoke from wildfires has enveloped Toronto and New York. We look at the role of a changing climate.

David Wallace-Wells on Red Skies, Raging Wildfires & Pollution Link to Climate Crisis

Record-breaking Canadian wildfires continue to fill skies across much of North America with smoke, putting about 100 million people under air quality alerts. New York City recorded the worst air quality of any major city in the world as a…

El Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.

The natural climate pattern known as El Niño has officially begun. It exacerbates human-caused climate change, driving even hotter temperatures and other dangerous weather.

Smoke Is Fine, Longtime Tobacco and Coal Shill Assures Fox News Viewers

For reasons passing understanding, Steve Milloy has been invited to share his opinion on the East Coast's air quality crisis.

How did the ocean form? 4 things to know about its past and present

The ocean has undergone a lot of change, just as it continues to evolve today. Here are some facts you may not have known about this vast, shimmering source of life.

How many oceans are there?

One, four or five? Not all experts agree on the number of oceans on our planet.

LOOK: Hazy images of smoky skies over Philadelphia region

You couldn't walk outside in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday without smelling smoke in the air and seeing haze in the air. This is what it looked like.

Biden joins AOC in linking Canadian wildfires to 'climate crisis'

President Biden joined Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in linking the ongoing Canadian wildfires to the "climate crisis."

Smoke from the wildfires stretches across the Atlantic to Norway.

Scientists in Norway have observed the effects of the fires, some of which have been burning for weeks.

RAW: FILE: NOAA: EL NIÑO IS HERE, COULD BE MODERATE-TO-STRONG

NOAA: El Niño has arrived, expected to be moderate-to-strong by late fall

NYC high school students will shift to remote learning Friday due to hazardous air

New York City high schools will pivot to remote learning on Friday as local air quality remains at hazardous levels, the Department of Education announced.

Human activity caused the majority of Canadian wildfires sending smoke down the east coast

Canada's wildfires could impact air quality in the U.S. for days, Experts say human activity, not lightning, likely started most of the fires.

El Nino has officially formed. What does it mean for our weather?

You will hear a lot about El Nino in the weeks and months to come, locally and globally. It's this summer's weather "buzz" word.

PHOTOS: Air pollution cloaks the eastern US

Cities across the East Coast were blanketed with hazy and smoky conditions this week from fires burning across Canadian territory. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New York City, Philadelphia and Was…

Here are the key theories on what caused Ukraine's catastrophic dam collapse | CNN

The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine is one of the biggest industrial disasters in Europe for decades. The catastrophe has destroyed entire villages, flooded farmland, deprived tens of thousands of people of power and clean water…

A third day of smoky air gives millions in US East Coast, Canada a new view of wildfire threat

With weather systems expected to hardly budge, the smoky blanket billowing across the U.S. and Canada from wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia will possibly persist into the weekend.

Why the wildfire smoke affects the health of poor people and communities of color the most

Poorer people and many communities of color already at higher risk of particle pollution in their everyday lives, experts say, are disproportionately being impacted by this latest wave of smoke infiltrating the region from hundreds of Canadian wildfires.

Canada Wildfires Renew Calls for a National Fire Service

Prime Minister Trudeau said he spoke to President Biden by phone to offer thanks for the American firefighters on the scene.

UFOs, Lasers, and Antifa Arsonists: Wildfires Spark New Conspiracy Theories

Canada wildfires prompt conspiracy theories of man-made disaster, directed energy weapons, antifa arson and climate lockdowns.

Fox News hosts mock people for wearing masks to block dangerous wildfire smoke

‘Are they all snowflakes?’ Fox hosts Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham and Jeanine Pirro mock dire health warnings as NYC records worst air pollution readings in the world

‘Uncharted territory’: Warming oceans and disappearing sea ice alarm scientists

Since 1971, the Earth has absorbed the heat equivalent of over 6 billion atomic explosions of the size that decimated Hiroshima in 1945.

Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.

'My eyes burned': Essential workers toil in smoke-filled air across tristate area despite warnings

Unhealthy levels of air quality continued in New York and New Jersey as particulate matter from Canadian wildfires was carried into the region.

Feds Hunt for Highly Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal’s Murderer

Federal wildlife officials are seeking answers after what they suspect to be the intentional killing of a beloved seal in Hawaii.

‘History is going to be kind’: Adams defends NYC’s response to air quality emergency

The mayor took issue with criticism that he acted too slowly and failed to communicate effectively.

Fox Hosts Slam Advice Over Dangerous Wildfire Smoke

Fox NewsDespite New York City having the worst air quality on Earth on Tuesday night and with conditions expected to worsen into Thursday due to smoke from the Quebec wildfires, Fox News hosts on Wednesday criticized those who have suggested…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Tweet About NYC Smoke Is A Real Doozy

The far-right lawmaker tried to make a point about ... something.

Smoke pall spreads from Canadian wildfires

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Air quality alerts continue in U.S. as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads: Full coverage

A thick haze of smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to trigger air quality alerts in U.S. states, with health officials warning people in sensitive groups to limit their time outdoors or stay inside.

Map: How bad is the wildfire smoke in Massachusetts right now

The state Department of Environmental Protection has been issuing air quality alerts this week, as smoke from wildfires in Canada has descended on the region. What are the current conditions in Massachusetts and throughout the U.S.? Check out the air…

El Nino arrives, raising extreme weather fears

An expected El Nino climate phenomenon has arrived, raising fears of extreme weather and temperature records, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.Most of the warmest years on record have occurred during El Ninos, and scientists…

Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then

Looks like the East Coast has a smoky few days in store. But fear not, relief is allegedly on the way.As of Thursday, June 8, levels in North Jersey were considered very unhealthy and in greater Philadelphia/the Lehigh Valley were…

China’s fastest yet quantum computer still way behind US

China’s fastest quantum computer is set for launch but the machine won’t be anywhere near the world’s fastest, underscoring China’s quantum laggardness vis-a-vis the US. Known as …

Research reveals elongated structures in heart of our Milky Way

Astronomers made a strange discovery of elongated structures that look like strands flailing towards a super colossal black hole present at the centre of the galaxy.According to the researchers,...

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Plunges Into Fast Solar Wind and Discovers Its Mysterious Source

NASA's Parker Solar Probe probe got close enough to sun's surface to see hidden granular features. NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) has flown close enough to the sun to detect the fine structure of the solar wind close to where…

Another Way for Black Holes to Evaporate

The gravitational fields of black holes and other compact objects are strong enough that they might wrest massless particles out of the vacuum and into existence, causing the objects to decay.

Life in a hologram

Boston MA (SPX) Jun 07, 2023 - The MIT physicist is searching for answers to one of the biggest questions in modern physics: How can our universe abide by two incompatible rulebooks? The first - the Standard Model of Physics…

Quantum Speedup – Quantum Computers Are Better at Guessing

Researchers at USC apply strategies to control the buildup of errors, showcasing the promise of quantum computing in the error-prone NISQ era. Daniel Lidar, the Viterbi Professor of Engineering at USC and Director of the USC Center for Quantum Information…

Quantum Computers Are Better at Guessing, New Study Demonstrates - USC Viterbi | School of Engineering

USC researchers leverage techniques to manage error accumulation, demonstrating the potential of quantum computing in the error-prone NISQ era

Scientists develop artificial molecules that behave like real ones

Scientists from the Radboud University have developed synthetic molecules that resemble real organic molecules. A collaboration of researchers, led by Alex Khajetoorians and Daniel Wegner, can now simulate ...

Next-Gen Superconducting Diode: Enhancing AI Performance and Quantum Computing Scalability

A team of researchers has developed a high-efficiency superconducting diode with potential applications in scaling up quantum computing and enhancing AI systems. This device can process multiple signals simultaneously, a feature beneficial for neuromorphic computing, and is designed with more…

Tired of tipping? 66% say they are fed up with it - WTOP News

Digital payment platforms that invite consumers to tip appear to be making people upset, as 32% of those surveyed said they were annoyed with pre-entered tip screens.

Survey: Americans are growing tired of tipping

Americans are getting tired of tipping. A new survey from Bankrate.com finds two-thirds of adult respondents have a negative view about tipping and are forking over those extra dollars less often and in smaller amounts.

Global symmetry found to be not completely necessary for the protection of topological boundary states

An international team led by researchers at Nankai University in China and at University of Zagreb in Croatia, along with team at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Canada, led ...

In a first, spacecraft 'touches' the sun to discover source of solar wind

A solar mission, which has been flying closer to the sun to uncover its secrets, went extremely near to the star's surface to make an important discovery. The data collected by Parker Solar Probe has discovered the source of the…

Researchers 'split' phonons in step toward new type of quantum computer

When we listen to our favorite song, what sounds like a continuous wave of music is actually transmitted as tiny packets of quantum particles called phonons.

New study further narrows the search for elusive pairs of monster black holes

Although astrophysicists have never sensed supermassive black hole binary systems, a galaxy-sized detector composed of dead stars is hot on their trail.

How Schrödinger's cat makes better qubits

Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to encode and elaborate data, meaning that it could one day solve computational problems that are intractable with current computers. While the ...

Physicists create new state of matter made of crystalized bosons

Using a material effect called moiré, physicists tricked fermions into becoming bosons and force them into solid crystals.

NASA mission to sun answers questions on solar wind

The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."

NASA mission to the sun answers questions about solar wind that causes aurora borealis

The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."

Hundreds of Strange Filaments Surround the Galactic Center

Groundbreaking findings unravel mysteries of hundreds of galactic filaments. Find out the origins of these enigmatic structures.

Fewer Americans are tipping, Bankrate survey finds

Just 65% of American adults always tip their servers at sit-down restaurants, down from 73% a year ago and 77% in 2019.

WATCH: When and how are you supposed to tip?

The pandemic made consumers more generous. But they’re also tipping more because there are more requests for tips. Here’s what you should know.

Sparse Neural Networks Point Physicists to Useful Data | Quanta Magazine

A novel type of neural network is helping physicists with the daunting challenge of data analysis.

Aromatic molecules in a galaxy far, far away

JWST IR observations suggest star formation was rapid and uneven in early galaxy

Research sheds light on new model of cosmological dark matter

Newcastle University researchers used insights gained from the study of ultracold atomic Bose Einstein condensates to analyze the behavior of fuzzy dark matter, a new model for cosmological dark matter ...

Hunting the Ghosts of the Universe: Unraveling the Neutrino Enigma

A team of researchers from Indiana University, along with international collaborators, is actively engaged in unraveling fundamental mysteries surrounding the fundamental laws of physics that govern our universe. Over the past six years, a team of researchers from Indiana University,…

Fed-up Americans are tipping LESS than they used to

A survey found that people were growing 'stingier' with their tipping habits - with a steady decline in the amount they were willing to tip for eating out, taxis, food delivery and their daily coffee.

Researchers tune thermal conductivity of materials 'on the fly' for more energy-efficient devices

A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities scientists and engineers discovered a new method for tuning the thermal conductivity of materials to control heat flow "on the fly." Their tuning range ...

Creating Electricity From the Air

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have invented a new way to make electricity. Their method uses super-tiny holes to make electricity from moisture in the air. The scientists hope the method will one day lead to cheap, clean…

Microscopic Pillars Can Recycle Waste Heat as Energy

The design could lead to a generation of more efficient thermoelectric materials

Survey: 66% Of Americans Have A Negative View Of Tipping | Bankrate

As tipping in the U.S. gets more confusing, 2 in 3 people tell Bankrate they dislike something about tipping culture.

Americans push back against 'tip creep' — 'It's time to take a stand,' expert says

With living costs surging, consumers are starting to pull back on gratuities, just as tipping prompts become more pervasive than ever.

Tipping backlash: These Americans are giving the least in 2023, study finds

From tip screens at self-serve airport kiosks to 30% suggested amounts at coffee shops, tipping in 2023 has a majority of Americans fed up, a new survey found.

LETTER: Tipping point | SaltWire

Jocelyne Lloyd's opinion piece

Live: Particle pursuit, a journey of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

On 15 June, join CERN, Fermilab and Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) for an interactive livestream that will take you on a journey of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). The CERN Neutrino Platform has provided a large-scale demonstration of the…

Our Local Black Hole Serves Up an ‘Awe Moment’

Filaments of radio energy from Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, are turning astronomers’ heads.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Flies Into 'Fast' Solar Wind, Tracks Down Its Source | Weather.com

Understanding how and where the solar wind originates will help predict solar storms. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

CERN physicists meet in London to plot future collider plans – Physics World

Leading experts from academia and industry came together to review recent progress on the Future Circular Collider

How heavy hydrogen reveals the dark Universe

Just by observing the tiny amount of deuterium left over from the Big Bang, we can determine that dark matter and dark energy must exist.

Astrophysicists Spot a Cosmic Whisper: The Faintest Galaxy in the Early Universe

An international research team has confirmed the existence of the faintest galaxy ever observed in the early universe, JD1. This discovery was made using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and contributes to the understanding of the universe's evolution. JD1, typical…

James Webb Space Telescope spots faintest galaxy yet in the infant universe (photo)

'We are rewriting the book on how galaxies formed and evolved in the immediate aftermath of the Big Bang.'

James Webb Space Telescope discovers oldest organic molecules in the known universe, 12 billion light-years from Earth

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered evidence of complex organic molecules in a galaxy 12.3 billion light-years away — the furthest and oldest ever detected.

Strange Phenomenon Predicted by Einstein Reveals Oldest Evidence of Mysterious Space Dust

Ancient soot appears in a donut-lensed galaxy. What it means is a mystery, even after astronomers looked at it with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Plunges Into Fast Solar Wind and Discovers Its Mysterious Source

NASA's Parker Solar Probe probe got close enough to sun's surface to see hidden granular features. NASA's Parker Solar Probe (PSP) has flown close enough to the sun to detect the fine structure of the solar wind close to where…

Shrinking endoscopes with meta-optical fibers

Ultra-compact, agile endoscopes with a large field of view (FoV), long depth of field (DoF), and short rigid tip length are essential for developing minimally invasive operations and new experimental ...

NASA's Parker Solar Probe flies close to the sun, spots origin of 'fast' solar winds

Understanding how and where solar winds originate is critical for forecasting solar storms and space weather.

Pinpointing Problems in Transmission Power Grids

Researchers have developed an optimization algorithm to help identify the location of an electric current surge in a power grid, without knowledge of the grid’s broad structure.