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environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Scientists Alarmed by Unprecedented Global Heat Surge

Scientists are investigating the causes behind the unprecedented record heat of 2023, which has continued into 2024, raising concerns about the accelerating climate crisis. While human-induced global warming and an El Niño event are major factors, other potential contributors include reduced cloud cover, decreased sulfate aerosols from shipping pollution cuts, the Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption, and less Saharan dust. The situation suggests a possible climate feedback mechanism not yet understood, with 2024 likely to be the hottest year on record, surpassing the 1.5C threshold above pre-industrial levels.

via The Guardian|

#climatechange #elnino #environment

science1 year ago•2 min saved

Researchers Achieve Breakthrough by Slowing Light to 37 mph

Scientists have successfully slowed light to just 37 miles per hour using a Bose-Einstein condensate, a unique state of matter where atoms behave as a single wave-like entity. By cooling sodium atoms to near absolute zero and directing laser pulses at them, researchers managed to significantly reduce the speed of light and even stop it momentarily. This breakthrough has potential applications in advanced computing, secure communications, and offers insights into quantum physics, challenging our understanding of time and space.

via Glass Almanac|

#boseeinsteincondensate #lightspeed #quantumphysics

science1 year ago

First Glowing Nudibranch Discovered in Ocean's Midnight Zone

Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea slug that had previously eluded identification due to its deceptive appearance. This discovery highlights the complexity and diversity of marine life, as well as the challenges researchers face in classifying new species in the deep ocean.

via The New York Times|

#biodiversity #deepseaslug #marinebiology

health1 year ago•7 min saved

Experts Weigh In: Health and Science in the Trump Era

As Donald Trump prepares for a potential second term, health and science experts express mixed feelings about his "Make America Healthy Again" plan, which includes controversial figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Experts highlight concerns about potential impacts on public health, chronic disease management, health equity, and scientific research. They emphasize the need for continued investment in health infrastructure, nutrition, and scientific integrity, while expressing apprehension about possible setbacks in health equity and scientific progress due to political influences.

via STAT|

#chronicdisease #health #healthequity

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Debate Heats Up Over Validity of Near-Room-Temperature Superconductor Claims"

A team of Chinese researchers has reported potential signs of room-temperature superconductivity in copper-substituted lead apatite (CSLA), replicating previous experiments with some success. While the study, published on the pre-print server ArXiv, shows behaviors typical of superconductors, such as diamagnetic dc magnetization and hysteresis loops below 250 K, it lacks conclusive evidence of the Meissner effect, a key characteristic of superconductivity. The findings are preliminary and require further investigation and peer review, highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving and confirming room-temperature superconductivity.

via The Quantum Insider|

##materialscience #physics