Technology

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have explored a method to produce power on Mars using thermoelectric generators. Their study reveals that these generators, which work on modest temperature differences, could support CO2 conversion into useful fuels and chemicals. The study’s findings suggest that harnessing temperature differences in various environments might enable CO2 to be converted into valuable …

People across the Midwest, including in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, were left stunned by the sight of mysterious glowing objects falling from the sky and breaking apart as they moved over multiple states. The streaks of bright lights, seen around 9 pm ET, lasted for about a minute and sparked speculation among witnesses. Many wondered if they were seeing …

Millions of years ago, a series of supernova explosions is thought to have created a distinctive low-density region called the Local Hot Bubble (LHB). This massive cavity, spanning at least 1,000 light-years, contains our solar system and is heated to around a million degrees. However, due to the sparse atoms within it, the high temperature has minimal impact on objects …

A volcanic comet orbiting within the inner solar system, known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann (or 29P), has recently become exceptionally active, erupting four times over a 48-hour span. This burst of energy has made it almost 300 times brighter than usual, puzzling scientists who are unsure what triggered this sudden surge. Measuring about 60 kilometers across, 29P belongs to a rare group …

Australia experienced an unprecedented surge of over 1.1 million lightning strikes on Sunday, largely impacting central Australia, Queensland, and South Australia, according to Weatherzone’s lightning tracker. A vast band of storms swept across the region, filling the sky with lightning that surprised experts due to the unusual intensity. In Uluru, an astonishing 719,068 lightning strikes were recorded across an 800-kilometer …

Scientists have devised an ambitious strategy to prevent the melting of major Antarctic glaciers, aiming to avert potential catastrophic flooding along the US East Coast. Their proposal suggests installing a vast underwater barrier to thicken artificial glaciers with seawater or cool the bedrock beneath them, blocking warm waters from reaching the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the “Doomsday Glacier.” The …

A vast Maya city has been discovered hidden beneath a dense forest in southern Mexico. Named Valeriana, this ancient urban center spans an area comparable to Beijing and exhibits classic features of a Maya political capital, according to an October report in *Antiquity*. Key structures within the site, including interconnected plazas, temple pyramids, and a water reservoir, suggest it would …

Scientists have been on the hunt for a possible ninth planet in our solar system for some time. The existence of this elusive “Planet Nine” has sparked considerable debate, with arguments both for and against it. Recent data suggests a strong likelihood that an undiscovered ninth planet may indeed be present. Unusual gravitational effects and strange orbital patterns observed in …