A new study reveals that South and Southeast Asia's native tree diversity is at risk of extinction, with only 10% of ranges suitable for conservation. Coordinated conservation and restoration efforts are critical to prevent further destruction and biodiversity loss.
SourceThe Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture·JournalConservation Biology·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 2, 2022
For the first time, astronauts in orbit successfully controlled a robot on the ground using haptic feedback, simulating geological exploration missions. This breakthrough enables more complex investigations of planetary surfaces without human exposure to danger.
SourceDe Gruyter·JournalOpen Astronomy·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 1, 2022
Dr. Kathryn Hadler will lead Luxembourg-based ESRIC in space resources research and development, focusing on sustainable utilization. The centre aims to develop technologies for the circular economy in space and terrestrial industries.
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Astronomers have discovered that a black hole at the center of the Henize 2-10 galaxy is actively promoting new star formation, with newborn clusters spotted along an outflow of gas stretching 230 light-years from the black hole. This finding sheds light on the origins of supermassive black holes in the early universe.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalNature·DateJan 19, 2022
The CHEOPS space telescope has detected the deformation of exoplanet WASP-103b, a rugby ball-shaped world with extreme tides. The planet's Love number indicates similarities with Jupiter's internal structure, suggesting it may be highly inflated due to heating from its star.
SourceUniversity of Bern·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·TypeObservational study·DateJan 11, 2022
A unique stellar structure in the Milky Way, C-19, has been found to consist of stars with extremely low metallicity, challenging current understanding of star formation models. This discovery provides a direct window into the earliest ages of star formation and the development of stellar structures in the distant past.
Researchers at TalTech in Estonia have developed monograin layer solar cell technology that can be used to generate electricity on the Moon. The technology uses pyrite, a mineral found in lunar regolith, and has the potential to provide sustainable power for future lunar outposts.
SourceEstonian Research Council·TypeNews article·DateDec 17, 2021
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A new study has found that Greenland's ice sheet is experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme ice melting events, leading to a 21% rise in meltwater runoff over the past four decades. This raises global flood risk and disrupts marine ecosystems.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 1, 2021
A special collection of articles investigates the potential habitability of Venus' cloud layer, exploring its possibility as an astrobiology target and the detection of phosphine in its atmosphere. The research proposes investigations into habitable zones within clouds and Venus-like exo-atmospheres.
SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalAstrobiology·TypeObservational study·DateOct 14, 2021
A team of astrophysicists led by Martin Turbet from UNIGE and NCCR PlanetS found that Venus's climate conditions prevented the formation of oceans. The study suggests that the Earth could have suffered a similar fate if it had been closer to the Sun or had weaker radiation in its youth.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature·TypeNews article·DateOct 13, 2021
Clouds have been detected on the distant exoplanet WASP-127b, and their altitude has been measured for the first time. The observations reveal that water vapor is present at lower levels but screened by clouds opaque to visible light, while sodium is found in an unexpected place.
The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered white dwarfs that burn hydrogen on their surface, slowing down their cooling rate. This finding challenges the conventional view of white dwarfs as inert, slowly cooling stars.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalNature Astronomy·DateSep 6, 2021
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The Hubble Space Telescope has detected sublimated water vapor in Ganymede's atmosphere, suggesting the presence of liquid water beneath its icy surface. This finding is significant in the search for habitable planets beyond Earth and provides valuable insights into the composition and potential habitability of icy worlds.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJul 26, 2021
Researchers reconstructed the encounter with ATLAS's tail using combined measurements from Solar Orbiter's instruments. The model indicates that the ambient interplanetary magnetic field 'drapes' around the comet, forming a central tail region with a weaker magnetic field.
A research team has explained the cause of Jupiter's X-ray aurorae, a phenomenon puzzling scientists for decades. The study found that heavy ions with mega-electron volt energies produce the auroral flares, triggered by magnetic compression and electromagnetic waves in Jupiter's magnetosphere.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 16, 2021
A study evaluated Sentinel-2's potential to predict forage quality in Mediterranean permanent grasslands. The research group analyzed data from eight ranches in Andalusia, Spain, using the satellite's 13 spectral bands to detect changes in nitrogen, chlorophyll, and fibre content.
SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalThe Science of The Total Environment·DateJul 6, 2021
A large measurement campaign has started in the Atlantic, using a TROPOS lidar on Cabo Verde to study atmospheric conditions and support the ESA wind satellite Aeolus. The campaign aims to improve weather forecasts and understand cloud and aerosol behavior in the tropics.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS)·DateJun 30, 2021
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The CHEOPS satellite unexpectedly detected a third planet passing in front of its star, revealing details about a strange planet without a known equivalent. The exoplanet, Nu2 Lupi d, has a radius 2.5 times that of Earth and orbits its star with an orbital period of over 107 days.
SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJun 28, 2021
The discovery of exoplanet Nu2 Lupi d reveals a rare planet with no known equivalent, with a mass 8.8 times that of Earth and a radius 2.5 times larger than our own. The planet's mild stellar radiation and long orbital period make it an attractive target for future study.
SourceUniversity of Liège·JournalNature Astronomy·DateJun 28, 2021
A recent study found that urban green spaces, including parks and gardens, have a positive correlation with citizen happiness. The study analyzed data from satellite images of 60 countries and found that the area of green space acted as a more important factor affecting happiness in countries with higher GDP per capita.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalEPJ Data Science·DateJun 21, 2021
Astronomers have discovered a massive open cluster of intermediate age in the Scutum constellation, containing at least 15,000 stars. The Valparaíso 1 cluster was detected using Gaia satellite data and is notable for its unexpected discovery in a well-explored part of the sky.
SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateJun 2, 2021
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The study used ground and satellite measurements to show that the forest fire aerosol disturbed the free troposphere over Leipzig, Germany, and attenuated sunlight by a third. The Aeolus satellite provided valuable data on aerosols in the atmosphere.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS)·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateMay 31, 2021
The LISA-Taiji network can constrain the Hubble parameter within 1% accuracy in just 5 years, potentially beating existing errors. Gravitational wave signals from compact binary coalescence offer a novel window for Hubble parameter determination.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateMay 26, 2021
Researchers developed a method called RESONANCE to predict solar radio flux activity for 1-24 months, improving satellite orbit specification and re-entry predictions. The technique uses state-of-the-art physics-based models and advanced data assimilation methods.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series·DateMay 13, 2021
Astronomers have released a new all-sky map of the Milky Way's outer halo, revealing a massive reservoir of dark matter. The map also shows a wake of stars stirred up by the Large Magellanic Cloud, set to collide with the Milky Way in about 2 billion years.
SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·JournalNature·DateApr 21, 2021
A research consortium led by City's Professor Nabil Aouf will develop next-generation AI-based GNC systems for space exploration. The study aims to make a formal link between AI-based machine learning and control theory-based reasoning.
SourceCity St George’s, University of London·DateApr 12, 2021
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The Ecological Society of America's virtual annual meeting will explore the theme 'Vital Connections in Ecology' from August 2-6, 2021. The event will feature live plenaries, panels, and pre-recorded presentations with accompanying discussion sessions.
The Cultural Landscapes Scanner pilot project uses AI to analyze satellite images and detect hidden archaeological sites. Researchers aim to improve detection of cultural heritage sites at risk of looting.
SourceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT·DateMar 26, 2021
Astronomers have discovered a secondary atmosphere on GJ 1132 b, rich in hydrogen and hydrocarbons, which is believed to be replenished by volcanism and tidal heating. The new findings provide insights into the exoplanet's geology and offer a window into its interior.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalThe Astronomical Journal·DateMar 11, 2021
A growing body of research helps understand spotted lanternfly biology and management, featuring 25 articles on its impact on native plants and crops. The collection showcases progress made so far in containing the spread of this invasive pest.
SourceEntomological Society of America·JournalEnvironmental Entomology·DateFeb 18, 2021
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Astronomers used Hubble and Gaia data to analyze the positions and velocities of stars in NGC 6397, finding strong evidence for invisible mass in the dense central regions. The bulk of this unseen mass is likely made up of stellar-mass black holes, rather than white dwarfs or neutron stars.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateFeb 11, 2021
Researchers have developed a three-step method to reverse significant reforestation side effects, including rapid soil water loss due to fast-growing species. The approach involves reconstructing slopes and planting slow-growing tree species alongside fast-growing species to increase soil water content.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution·DateFeb 10, 2021
Researchers used Hubble's imagery to wind back the clock on a supernova remnant, pinpointing its age and centre. The study found that light from the blast arrived at Earth 1700 years ago, during the decline of the Roman Empire.
The Hubble imaging Probe of Extreme Environments and Clusters (HiPEEC) survey investigates how star clusters form and evolve during galaxy mergers. The study reveals large and rapid variations in star cluster properties, with the most massive clusters formed towards the end of the merger phase.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateJan 7, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant environmental changes globally, with reduced deforestation rates in some areas and improved air and water quality. Researchers found that the timing of these changes suggests a possible link between the pandemic and environmental impacts.
A study using NASA satellite imagery reveals a landslide-generated tsunami threat in Barry Arm, Alaska, which could affect the surrounding area within the next 20 years. The glacier's rapid retreat has caused the terrain to become unstable, leading to a potential 3,000-foot landslide into the fjord below.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 13, 2020
A team of conservation scientists and ESA policy experts recommend deeper improvements to the rules governing the US Fish & Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service. The goal is to make the Act more effective in protecting species, particularly in a warmer future.
SourceUniversity of Vermont·JournalScience·DateNov 5, 2020
The Trump administration's recent ESA changes have sparked controversy due to their potential impact on economic activity. To address the issue, researchers propose improving consensus and transparency in the ESA language to reduce inconsistencies and promote conservation legitimacy.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateNov 5, 2020
Researchers have discovered how sea slugs protect chloroplasts from damage caused by light, allowing them to continue photosynthesis. The findings provide insight into this unique animal-chloroplast relationship and its potential implications for longevity.
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Astronomers at the University of Vienna used machine learning to trace groups of stars born together and found thousands of sibling stars surrounding well-known cores of star clusters. The discovery reveals that star clusters are enclosed in rich halos, or coronae, more than 10 times larger than previously thought.
SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateOct 15, 2020
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Great Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1365, showcasing hundreds of baby stars and dusty sites of future stellar nurseries. The PHANGS survey, conducted jointly with ALMA in Chile, aims to understand how galaxy environments influence star formation.
Researchers using SwRI instruments aboard the ESA's Rosetta spacecraft discovered a unique aurora at Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, revealing the comet's interaction with solar particles. The detection was made possible by integrating multi-instrument data, providing new insights into cometary auroras.
SourceSouthwest Research Institute·JournalNature Astronomy·DateSep 21, 2020
Researchers discovered ultraviolet emissions on Comet Chury due to solar wind electrons striking its coma. The phenomenon, similar to Earth's aurora borealis, provides new insights into comet environments.
SourceUniversity of Bern·JournalNature Astronomy·DateSep 21, 2020
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
A new forecasting method, developed with public input, shows increased accuracy in predicting coronal mass ejections and their impact on Earth. The Solar Stormwatch project demonstrated the value of wide-field CME imaging cameras on future space weather monitoring missions.
SourceUniversity of Reading·JournalAGU Advances·DateSep 18, 2020
Astronomers used NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and VLT to map dark matter distribution in galaxy clusters. The data showed unexpected lensing effects 10 times stronger than expected, hinting at a missing ingredient in current theories.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalScience·DateSep 10, 2020
New observations by Hubble reveal a massive dust cloud formed when superhot plasma was unleashed from an upwelling of a large convection cell on the star's surface, blocking light from about a quarter of Betelgeuse's surface.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateAug 13, 2020
Scientists have discovered helium structures in the Sun's atmosphere using a NASA sounding rocket, revealing new insights into the origin and acceleration of the solar wind. The findings suggest that the abundance of helium is strongly connected to the magnetic field and speed of the solar wind in the corona.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalNature Astronomy·DateAug 7, 2020
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Researchers discovered Martian and lunar lava tubes are up to 1,000 times wider than those on Earth, with volumes exceeding 1 billion cubic meters. The study highlights the potential of these underground cavities for future space exploration and settlement.
SourceUniversità di Bologna·JournalEarth-Science Reviews·DateAug 5, 2020
Citizen scientist Trygve Prestgard discovers 4,000th comet in SOHO data, part of the Kreutz family of sungrazers. The comet is extremely faint and close to the Sun when discovered, making it impossible to see without a telescope.
A team of European researchers used Hubble Space Telescope to study the early Universe, finding no evidence of Population III stars. The discovery suggests that galaxies must have formed much earlier than previously thought, supporting the idea that low-mass galaxies are responsible for reionisation.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateJun 3, 2020
A three-year study of Westerlund 2, a massive young star cluster, reveals that the material surrounding stars near the centre is mysteriously devoid of dense clouds of dust. This is caused by the brightest stars eroding and dispersing the discs of gas and dust of neighbouring stars.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateMay 28, 2020
Astronomers have created the most detailed evolutionary history of the Milky Way up to now, combining apparent luminosity with measured distance and accurate star models. The study reveals well-defined periods of great activity in star formation, including dramatic episodes that stimulated new star creation.
SourceInstituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC)·JournalNature Astronomy·DateMay 25, 2020
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Comet SWAN was first spotted in April 2020 using data from SOHO's Solar Wind Anisotropies instrument, releasing huge amounts of water into space. It is the 3,932nd comet discovered using SOHO data and will make its closest approach to Earth on May 13 at a distance of about 53 million miles
Anesthesiologists in Israel used 3D printing and virtual reality to create a personalized airway plan for a 7-year-old girl undergoing lung surgery. The plan reduced trial and error during the operation, allowing for a successful outcome.
SourceThe European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)·JournalEuropean Journal of Anaesthesiology·DateMay 6, 2020
Researchers demonstrate laser-propulsion of graphene sails in microgravity, accelerating prototypes up to 1 m/s². The scalable design minimizes sail mass, paving the way for human lifespans to reach other star systems.
SourceSCALE Nanotech·JournalActa Astronautica·DateMay 6, 2020
Astronomers previously believed Fomalhaut b to be a planet, but Hubble observations reveal it may have been a cloud of dust particles from a titanic collision. The object's unusual brightness and trajectory are explained by a massive dust cloud experiencing radiative forces from the central star.
SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 20, 2020
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A machine learning algorithm developed by Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ can identify 19 different crop types with an accuracy of 88%. The algorithm takes into account the temporal sequence of cloud-free observations at pixel level and is not dependent on large-scale cloud-free scenes.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ·JournalRemote Sensing of Environment·DateApr 20, 2020
A new study found that regions with permanently high levels of nitrogen dioxide have significantly more deaths from Covid-19. This correlation suggests that persistent air pollution may have contributed to poorer health in affected populations, making them more susceptible to the virus.
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalThe Science of The Total Environment·DateApr 20, 2020
Researchers from Politecnico di Milano have successfully used laser 3D printing to create components from lunar regolith, a potential game-changer for future space missions. The study demonstrates the feasibility of using local resources in space, enabling In-Situ-Resource-Utilisation (ISRU) and reducing reliance on Earth-based supplies.
SourcePolitecnico di Milano·JournalAdditive Manufacturing·DateApr 16, 2020
Astronomers have discovered a black hole weighing 50,000 times the mass of our Sun, offering the strongest evidence yet for intermediate-mass black holes in the universe. Hubble's observations confirmed that the object was tearing apart a star that passed too close, providing key evidence for its existence.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMar 31, 2020