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IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 Solar storms are causing SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to reenter Earth’s atmosphere sooner than planned. 🚀 The increased atmospheric drag from geomagnetic storms shortens the satellites’ lifespan by 10 to 12 days. ⚠️ A higher risk of satellite collisions emerges due to unpredictable drifts caused by solar activity. 🛰️ Managing a crowded orbit is crucial as more …

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A team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper, gold, and aluminum—using nothing more than light and a clever technique. Their research, recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications, could pave the way for advances in everything from smartphones to quantum computing. The Longstanding Puzzle: Why Can’t We …

New clues from ancient seas are reshaping what we know about mass extinction and the future of our oceans. In a recent breakthrough, scientists have confirmed for the first time that a sudden, sharp drop in ocean pH—driven by a massive release of carbon dioxide—played a central role in wiping out entire ecosystems over 200 million years ago. A team …

Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could transform your daily breakfast meal. According to Phys.org, for the first time ever, researchers from McGill University have altered oat DNA with great success. By editing oat DNA, scientists have the potential to produce oats that are not only richer in fiber but also more resilient to rising global temperatures.  Published in …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Ancient fossils discovered beneath Indonesian seas reveal insights into early human life in Southeast Asia. 🔍 Over 6,000 fossil specimens, including Komodo dragons and Stegodon, were uncovered during reclamation activities. 🏞️ Geological analysis highlights a submerged river system that supported a diverse ecosystem during the late Middle Pleistocene. 🧠 Findings suggest advanced hunting techniques by early …

A new analysis of decades’ worth of observations has revealed that Uranus does indeed emit more heat than it receives from the rays of the Sun. This conclusion, arrived at by two independent teams of scientists, finally resolves a puzzle that first emerged when Voyager 2 cruised past the stinky planet all the way back in 1986. Those observations suggested …

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have uncovered a sperm whale tooth at the Valencina de la Concepción-Castilleja de Guzmán site, located southwest of Seville, Spain. This find, dating to the 3rd millennium BCE, is the first of its kind on the Iberian Peninsula, offering new insights into prehistoric Iberian cultures. The tooth was uncovered during an excavation project in 2018, …

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration shows a transneptunian object dancing in harmony with Neptune. | Credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva) Astronomers have found that a weird space rock at the edge of the solar system is locked in a rhythmic dance with Neptune. The object, …

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