science Jan 29, 2026, 10:15 AM
Turbulence ranking reveals surprising flight routes in North America - Turbli analyzed nearly 10,000 flight routes worldwide based on turbulence measurements.
- The highest turbulence score in North America was recorded between Denver and Jackson Hole at 18.18.
- Turbulence levels are a regular part of air travel, highlighting the need for passenger awareness and safety.
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science Jan 26, 2026, 7:20 AM
Bournemouth University recreates John Logie Baird's revolutionary TV set - A team at Bournemouth University is reconstructing John Logie Baird's pioneering television receiver.
- Baird's first demonstration took place on January 26, 1926, in London, marking a significant development in communications.
- The successful recreation reflects how Baird's initial invention evolved into a multi-billion-pound industry.
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science Jan 21, 2026, 6:40 PM
Supersonic travel revival likely delayed until 2050, says Concorde pilot - The Concorde had its maiden passenger flight on January 21, 1976, marking the start of supersonic air travel.
- Captain Jock Lowe forecasts that supersonic passenger flights will not become common again until around 2050 due to various challenges.
- There is skepticism about the public's willingness to pay a premium for reduced flight times, suggesting subsonic travel will prevail for decades.
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science Jan 20, 2026, 3:59 PM
Royal Mail celebrates Concorde's legacy with new stamps - The Royal Mail produced 12 stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first commercial Concorde flights.
- Three Concorde aircraft in the UK exhibited synchronized nose drops during the celebration.
- Concorde remains a symbol of British innovation and luxury air travel despite its retirement in 2003.
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science Jan 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
Concorde makes its final flight amid fading supersonic travel - The Concorde made its first test flight on March 2, 1969, before entering passenger service in January 1976.
- Significant events like a tragic crash in July 2000 and a fire incident in 1996 affected public confidence in the Concorde.
- The final commercial flights of Concorde took place in 2003, marking the end of supersonic travel.
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science Jan 5, 2026, 9:01 AM
Mathematician proves moving sofa problem after 60 years of research - A Korean mathematician, Baek Jin Eon, solved the long-standing moving sofa problem, proving Gerver's sofa as the largest possible shape.
- Baek's proof, which involved seven years of work, is recognized for not using computer simulations, unlike many past attempts.
- His findings have garnered global attention, being acknowledged as one of the top math discoveries and currently under peer review.
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science Dec 31, 2025, 10:14 AM
Northern lights appear across multiple US states on New Year's Eve - The northern lights may be visible in parts of the United States including states such as Iowa and South Dakota.
- A geomagnetic activity rating of 4 out of 9 is forecasted, indicating good conditions for viewing.
- This natural phenomenon offers a unique opportunity for stargazers to witness the aurora borealis on New Year's Eve.
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science Dec 30, 2025, 12:46 PM
U.S. fusion energy risks falling behind China, warns CEO - Bob Mumgaard, CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, warns that the U.S. fusion program is outdated compared to China's advancements.
- China has invested significantly—between $6 billion and $12 billion—into fusion energy, while the U.S. program remains unchanged since the 1990s.
- Mumgaard stresses the importance of modernizing U.S. fusion efforts to avoid falling behind in the global energy race.
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science Dec 23, 2025, 2:06 PM
Power outage leads to microsecond delay in official US time - A severe windstorm caused a power outage at the NIST located in Denver, affecting atomic clocks critical for accurate timekeeping.
- The official time slowed down by just under five millionths of a second due to this power disruption.
- This incident highlights the importance of precise timing for various applications in navigation, telecommunications, and finance.
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science Dec 23, 2025, 1:38 PM
Understanding the difference between true north and magnetic north impacts Santa's navigation - The geographic North Pole is located at the end of Earth's axis of rotation, while the magnetic North Pole depends on Earth's magnetic field.
- The magnetic North Pole's movement has accelerated dramatically, now traveling up to 34 miles per year since around 1990.
- This difference in positioning impacts navigation for travelers, necessitating adjustments either manually or through modern technology.
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science Dec 22, 2025, 12:19 PM
Child prodigies often fail to become high achievers later in life - Research led by Professor Arne Güllich explored the development of 34,839 world-class performers across various fields.
- The study revealed a pattern where early high achievers often don’t become the best later in life, while successful adults engage in multiple disciplines.
- Experts recommend encouraging diverse interests in children to enhance their chances of future success.
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science Dec 19, 2025, 9:48 AM
Eric Schmidt pledges $1 billion to advance CERN's Future Circular Collider - CERN has received a pledge of around $1 billion from private donors for the Future Circular Collider.
- The FCC is designed to succeed the Large Hadron Collider and is essential for advancing research in fundamental physics.
- This unprecedented partnership showcases the growing importance of private sector involvement in scientific research and exploration.
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science Dec 19, 2025, 9:00 AM
Maggie Aderin-Pocock claims intelligent life exists in the universe - Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock was chosen to deliver the 200th Royal Institution Christmas Lectures aimed at educating children about the universe.
- She believes that the possibility of intelligent life existing elsewhere in the universe is significant due to the vast number of stars and planets.
- Aderin-Pocock encourages children to reach for their dreams, emphasizing their connection to the cosmos as beings made of stardust.
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science Dec 18, 2025, 7:02 PM
Lasers revolutionize restoration of iconic Roman column - Restorers in Rome used advanced laser technology to clean an ancient marble column.
- The project commenced in April and is funded by the European recovery fund.
- This restoration showcases modern methods that prioritize material preservation and authentic representation.
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science Dec 13, 2025, 1:00 AM
Oracle's stock crash reveals AI infrastructure growth challenges - Oracle's stock fell significantly after a disappointing earnings report and a surge in capital spending, raising financial viability concerns.
- Investor worries are intensified due to Oracle’s late entry into the AI infrastructure market and its reliance on OpenAI.
- The stock market is reflecting a rotation towards more stable investments, indicating a shift in sentiment away from heavily indebted tech giants.
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science Dec 9, 2025, 11:07 AM
NOAA warns of strong geomagnetic storm impacting technology today - A powerful solar eruption is forecasted to arrive at Earth today, resulting in elevated geomagnetic activity.
- The incident is classified as a G3 storm, which can cause minor disruptions to technology.
- NOAA emphasizes the importance of monitoring and predicting space weather events due to their potential impact on systems we rely on.
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science Dec 5, 2025, 10:28 PM
Cosmic rays may have caused turbulence on New Jersey-bound flight - On October 30, 2023, a JetBlue Airbus A320 returning from Cancun to Newark encountered a severe drop, injuring numerous passengers.
- Airbus officials linked the incident to solar radiation interference, while Professor Clive Dyer suggested cosmic rays from a supernova could be the real cause.
- Dyer's analysis highlights the importance of developing resilient electronic systems in aircraft to prevent future incidents caused by cosmic phenomena.
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science Dec 4, 2025, 8:07 PM
USGS confirms bogus earthquake alert in Nevada - Millions of residents across Nevada and California received an erroneous earthquake alert.
- The USGS identified the alert as a false report and confirmed no earthquake occurred in the region.
- Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the malfunction in the automatic detection system.
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science Dec 4, 2025, 10:59 AM
Scientists discover missing chunk of Earth's crust after severe glacial erosion - Scientists have identified a missing segment of the Earth's crust linked to severe glacial erosion during the Snowball Earth period.
- The Great Unconformity represents significant gaps in the geological record due to this erosion.
- Estimates suggest that around one billion cubic kilometers of pre-Cambrian material is now considered missing.
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science Dec 3, 2025, 5:57 PM
Study links UFO sightings to nuclear testing evidence - Researchers at California’s Palomar Observatory analyzed photographs from the 1950s revealing transient star-like flashes.
- Their findings showed a correlation between these transients and nuclear testing activity, as well as UAP sightings.
- This study supports the hypothesis that UAPs may be linked to high energy particles associated with nuclear weapons testing.
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science Dec 1, 2025, 4:20 PM
Scientists uncover massive ocean of water 400 miles beneath the Earth's crust - Scientists found a significant reservoir of water stored in ringwoodite, a mineral found 400 miles underground.
- This sponge-like mineral can trap water in a unique fourth state, leading to revelations about the Earth's water cycle.
- The discovery indicates that there could be three times more water below the surface than exists in our oceans, posing profound implications for geological and environmental studies.
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science Nov 28, 2025, 2:00 PM
Photonic researcher develops bias-free health monitoring devices, empowering millions - Dr Sanathana Konugolu Venkata Sekar was elected a fellow member of Optica for his contributions to biophotonics.
- He developed the NOBIAS project aiming to create bias-free optical health monitoring devices.
- His work addresses the critical issue of racial bias in medical sensing devices, impacting billions globally.
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science Nov 28, 2025, 1:00 AM
Airbus warns of critical risks due to solar radiation affecting A320 fleet - Airbus identified that intense solar radiation could corrupt critical flight control data in its A320 aircraft family, affecting around 6,500 planes.
- As a result, urgent software and hardware modifications are required, with operational disruptions expected for numerous airlines.
- Passenger safety is the top priority, though cancellations and delays may occur.
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science Nov 26, 2025, 5:02 PM
Scientists capture mini lightning on Mars through rover recordings - Scientists detected 55 occurrences of mini lightning on Mars using NASA's Perseverance rover over a span of two Martian years.
- These electrical discharges mainly occurred during dust storms and were recorded through the rover's sensitive microphone.
- This discovery introduces new avenues for Mars research, although it raises questions regarding the verification of these findings.
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science Nov 25, 2025, 5:00 AM
AI-powered tools forecast aftershocks in seconds - AI-driven earthquake forecasting tools can predict aftershocks within seconds after the initial tremor.
- The tools were developed using data from earthquake-prone regions, utilizing machine learning models for improved predictions.
- This advancement could significantly enhance public safety through timely and accurate aftershock forecasting.
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science Nov 21, 2025, 10:06 AM
SETU coordinates €4m project training Europe's quantum innovators - SETU leads a €4 million project to train quantum innovators, collaborating with nine universities and 13 industry partners.
- The Questing initiative is aimed at addressing Europe’s urgent need for specialized skills in managing quantum technology systems.
- This project positions Ireland as a vital contributor to the global quantum research sector while creating an interdisciplinary curriculum.
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science Nov 19, 2025, 2:36 PM
Scientists claim time is an illusion created by quantum entanglement - Researchers propose that time may not be fundamental but an illusion arising from quantum entanglement.
- Time perception could emerge from the interaction of particles rather than being a universal constant.
- This theory challenges traditional views shaped by general relativity and requires new insights into reality.
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science Nov 18, 2025, 1:24 PM
Scientists uncover ancient megastructure beneath Easter Island - A team of geologists discovered unusual mantle behavior beneath the Nazca Plate near Easter Island.
- The slow-moving mantle region is believed to originate from an ancient seafloor that sank around 250 million years ago.
- This research helps enhance models of tectonic plate movement and offers new insights into Earth's geological past.
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science Nov 17, 2025, 4:53 PM
Chinese scientists reveal real invisibility cloak made from advanced materials - Chinese scientists have developed an innovative invisibility cloak that manipulates light.
- The unveiling took place at the Super Night of Science event in 2023.
- Public reactions vary from skepticism to admiration for advances in technology.
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science Nov 14, 2025, 5:01 PM
Stephen Hawking warns AI could end humanity - Stephen Hawking expressed concerns about the threat of artificial intelligence to humanity as early as 2014.
- He was a signatory of an open letter in 2015 warning the United Nations about the risks of unmonitored AI development.
- Hawking's warnings highlight the necessity for responsible AI governance to safeguard human existence.
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science Nov 13, 2025, 3:54 PM
How will we communicate if aliens arrive? - Daniel Whiteson discusses the challenges of communicating with extraterrestrial beings.
- There are varying opinions on how humans might react if aliens make contact.
- The conversation prompts deeper reflections on human curiosity and the human experience.
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science Nov 13, 2025, 7:45 AM
Scientists reveal how to predict dangerous rogue waves - Researchers analyzed over 27,000 wave measurements from the North Sea collected over 18 years.
- The study reveals that rogue waves can be predicted by identifying specific wave patterns.
- The findings could enhance safety for vessels at sea and change the understanding of rogue waves.
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