Giant river system that existed 40 million years ago, discovered deep beneath the Antarctic ice

A research vessel in front of a massive iceberg

Geologists digging into West Antarctica’s vast ice sheet have discovered the remains of an ancient river system that once flowed nearly a thousand miles. The discovery offers a glimpse into Earth’s history and indicates how extreme climate change could change the planet, according to their findings, published June 5 in the journal Science Advances. “When … Read more

First ride: RockShox Flight Attendant Trail Suspension System – Pinkbike

RockShox unveiled the latest generation of Flight Attendant last March, with the initial offering focusing solely on efficiency-oriented cross-country platforms. They are now expanding that range to include all of their fork and shock platforms, covering everything from do-it-all trail bikes to descent-oriented enduro rigs. This is all based on the latest Charger 3.1 damper … Read more

Scientists are developing a 3D-printed vacuum system that aims to capture dark matter

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Credit: University of Nottingham × close to Credit: University of Nottingham Using a specially designed 3D-printed vacuum system, scientists have developed a way to ‘capture’ dark matter with the aim of detecting domain walls. This will be an important step … Read more

Scientists are developing a 3D-printed vacuum system that aims to capture dark matter

Credit: University of Nottingham Using a specially designed 3D-printed vacuum system, scientists have developed a way to ‘capture’ dark matter with the aim of detecting domain walls. This will be an important step forward in unraveling some of the mysteries of the universe. Scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics have created a … Read more

Study of meteorite ‘Northwest Africa 14250’ reveals the composition of the early solar system

This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Petrology and composition of dark clasts from CR NWA 14250. Backscattered electron (BSE) images of (A) a large chondrule-containing clast and (B) a smaller clast without chondrules. (C) Average laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer analyzes of the dark clast … Read more

Webb observations indicate a collision of giant asteroids in a nearby planetary system

“The James Webb Telescope: Are We Alone?” about the whole story with Anderson Cooper offers a glimpse into the most powerful telescope ever built. The show premieres Sunday, June 16 at 8 PM ET/PT on CNN. A collision between giant asteroids has likely occurred in recent years in a neighboring galaxy called Beta Pictoris, and … Read more

Webb telescope locates asteroid collision in nearby planetary system | CNN

NASA/FUSE/Lynette Cook An illustration shows colliding asteroids around the central star in the Beta Pictoris system and the formation of terrestrial planets. The insets show what two of the system’s planets might look like. “The James Webb Telescope: Are We Alone?” about the whole story with Anderson Cooper offers a glimpse into the most powerful … Read more

China advances moon ambitions with successful test of new rocket motor system

China Advances Lunar Ambitions With Successful Test Of New Rocket Engine System

China has successfully tested a new engine system designed for its future moon missions, marking a major milestone in its ambitious space program. This ground test, conducted on June 14, 2024, is a crucial step toward the country’s goal of establishing a research base on the moon by 2030. The new engine system, consisting of … Read more

Space rock that fell to Earth reveals ancient traces of the early solar system

Much has changed in the approximately 4.5 billion years since the solar system first emerged from a disk-shaped cloud of swirling dust and gas. The stuff from which everything is formed has undergone some serious changes: packed into planets, blown up by solar radiation and plasma, changed by interactions with other atoms. The basic components … Read more

‘Shame’, ‘mess’: Readers slam new Denbighshire waste collection system

The council’s new Trolibocs system, which collects paper, plastic, metal, food cartons and glass, was introduced nationwide on June 3. Residents are now required to separate their ‘dry’ recycling using a three-tier ‘Trolibocs’ service, which has been delivered to households since February. The council expects residents to separate items themselves to help reduce costs, with … Read more