A groundbreaking discovery by University of Nebraska scientists could revolutionize energy production. Deep beneath the Earth's surface, within the ancient Midcontinent Rift, lies a potentially massive source of clean hydrogen fuel – a discovery with the potential to power the globe for millennia. This article delves into this exciting development and its implications for the … [Read more...] about US scientists probe potentially massive energy source buried deep underground — and it has potential to power the globe for thousands of years
CLIMATE CHANGE
Human Civilization At Junction Between An Evolutionary Leap Or An Authoritarian Collapse
Arenowned systems theorist has predicted that human civilization is on the brink of a “giant leap”. This leap could see us embracing “networked superabundance”, but it may yet be thwarted by the rise of nationalist populism. In a new study, investigative journalist and academic Nafeez Ahmed has argued that the world is facing unprecedented crises. “Industrial civilization is … [Read more...] about Human Civilization At Junction Between An Evolutionary Leap Or An Authoritarian Collapse
Ancient Tree Reveals Earth’s Magnetic Field Reversal in Unprecedented Detail
An extraordinary scientific breakthrough has emerged from New Zealand, where researchers discovered an ancient tree that has preserved a detailed record of Earth’s magnetic field reversal. Found in Ngāwhā during the excavation of a geothermal power plant, this kauri tree—known by its Māori name, Agathis australis—offers unparalleled insights into a critical geological event … [Read more...] about Ancient Tree Reveals Earth’s Magnetic Field Reversal in Unprecedented Detail
‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
A Pink-Tinted Dystopia: Anastasia Samoylova Captures Florida's Climate Anxiety Russian-born American photographer Anastasia Samoylova is not your typical climate change activist. Her lens, rather than focusing on the stark realities of melting ice caps and raging wildfires, captures a more subtle, yet equally unsettling reality: the slow-motion decay of Florida's idyllic … [Read more...] about ‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
Maps Show Antarctic Is Turning Green With Plant Life – A Troubling Sign For The Planet
A Frozen Continent, A Warming Trend Antarctica, the Earth's southernmost continent, is undergoing a startling transformation. Once a pristine, icy landscape, it's now experiencing a rapid greening trend. This alarming shift is a direct consequence of climate change, as rising temperatures are melting glaciers and creating new opportunities for plant life to … [Read more...] about Maps Show Antarctic Is Turning Green With Plant Life – A Troubling Sign For The Planet