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A vast network of 332 submarine canyons has been discovered beneath Antarctica’s icy perimeter, dramatically expanding scientists’ understanding of how the continent interacts with global ocean systems. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Marine Geology, stem from what researchers describe as the most detailed map ever produced of the Antarctic seafloor. The research, led by Dr David Amblàs of …

Georgia Tech delivered one of the biggest moments of the young season Saturday night. The Yellow Jackets upset No. 12 Clemson 24-21 in Atlanta, capped by a 55-yard field goal from Aidan Birr as time expired. Birr’s kick, tied for the longest in program history, cleared the uprights with plenty of distance. The Georgia Tech sideline erupted as fans rushed …

In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches  The New York Times Source link

Today, the near-Earth asteroid known as Ryugu is bone dry. But new research suggests that the half-mile space rock may have once been flowing with liquid water — and crucially, at a period in the solar system’s history far later than when that would have been thought possible.  The findings, published in a new study in the journal Nature, could …

Giant loops of DNA carried by bacteria in our mouth may have a beneficial impact on our oral health and our immune systems, potentially reducing the risk of certain cancers. Named ‘Inocles’, the recently discovered rings of nucleic acid appear to be a large type of plasmid; genetic elements found outside of the main DNA instruction manual in many microbes. …

Today, the near-Earth asteroid known as Ryugu is bone dry. But new research suggests that the half-mile space rock may have once been flowing with liquid water — and crucially, at a period in the solar system’s history far later than when that would have been thought possible.  The findings, published in a new study in the journal Nature, could …

“Over One Million Giant Eggs”: Scientists Discover Massive Skate Ray Nursery on Active Underwater Volcano Off Vancouver Island  Energy Reporters Source link

Providence is considering shutting down the inpatient pediatric wing at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, a move that could force hundreds of local families to seek care for their children in San Francisco or Oakland, according to multiple sources in the unit and others familiar with the provider’s plans. The union representing a dozen nurses who work in the 10-room pediatric …

Giant penguins and the world’s longest snake: Field Museum digs into the era that followed the dinosaurs  Chicago Tribune When the Sky Fell: How a Space Rock Ended the Age of Dinosaurs  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts Source link

A bizarre checkerboard pattern etched into the forests of northern Idaho has captured global attention after an astronaut aboard the International Space Station snapped a striking image of the area from space. The photo reveals an enormous grid of dark and light squares surrounding the Priest River, forming a vast natural “chessboard” that spans several miles. The geometric arrangement isn’t …