California is set to open a large wildlife crossing over a major freeway outside Los Angeles later this year. The structure aims to provide a safe passage for mountain lions and other animals, helping to reduce road accidents and habitat fragmentation. One young mountain lion living near the city faces …
Researchers from the University of Trento have discovered evidence of an empty lava tube beneath the surface of Venus. Lava tubes, which are tunnels formed by flowing lava, have previously been observed on Earth, Mars, and the Moon. This finding adds to the understanding of Venus’s volcanic landscape. The presence …
Earth science information offers insights that extend beyond traditional financial or instrumental valuations of natural resources. Researchers emphasize that this data can also be utilized to assess social benefits, providing a broader understanding of nature’s impact on communities and well-being. By incorporating social metrics, Earth science data helps capture the …
Astronomers from UC San Diego and their collaborators have investigated the formation of extremely large gas giant planets using spectral data from the James Webb Space Telescope. Their study focused on the HR 8799 star system, which hosts several massive gas giants that challenge the distinction between planets and brown …
As global temperatures rise, the Arctic Ocean’s sea ice is melting at an accelerated pace, opening new shipping routes that were once inaccessible due to ice coverage. This increase in maritime traffic contributes to the release of black carbon, a pollutant that accelerates ice melt by darkening the surface and …
Urban centers worldwide face challenges in managing wastewater sustainably, as traditional centralized treatment plants often consume large amounts of energy and contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers are investigating scaled decentralized systems (SDSs), which involve smaller treatment units integrated within existing urban infrastructure. These systems aim to enhance water …
2AM Project, founded by Ken Leong, has established itself as a late-night dining destination in Baltimore, catering to students, medical professionals, and others with unconventional schedules. Inspired by vibrant late-night food scenes in Asia and New York City, the restaurant features neon-lit spaces and a menu that combines global comfort …
Pharmaceutical residues such as ephedrine, commonly found in aquatic environments, have been shown to affect fish brain development and behavior. Recent research demonstrates that chronic exposure to low, environmentally relevant concentrations of ephedrine disrupts synapse formation and alters neurotransmitter balance in adult fish brains. These changes at the molecular and …
China’s water supply infrastructure, essential for urban development, has become a significant source of carbon emissions due to its high electricity consumption. By 2022, carbon emissions from water supply reached 228 million tons of CO2. This increase is largely attributed to the expanding use of energy-intensive water sources such as …
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm designed to assist doctors in selecting the most appropriate antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). The AI system analyzes patient data to enhance the accuracy of prescriptions, aiming to reduce unnecessary or ineffective antibiotic use. The …