We know the names of many of the world’s largest or most famous rainforests. And many of us know about the world’s largest span of forests, the boreal forests stretching from Russia to Canada. But how many of us could name an underwater forest? Hidden underwater are huge kelp and seaweed forests, stretching much further…
The Golden State spent $24 billion dollars over the course of five years to address their homeless problem. However, a recent audit revealed that the state did not effectively track the success of the programs, making it unclear if they were effective in reducing the homeless population at all. Homelessness has become an increasingly worrisome…
In the latest attack, Apple sent threat notifications to users on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. Mercenary hackers frequently deploy malware to compromise target systems. This can include spyware, ransomware, and key loggers, among other malicious software, aimed at exfiltration of data, encrypting files for ransom, or monitoring user…
In a significant step forward for environmental protection, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the first-ever national drinking water standard for “forever chemicals,” setting strict limits on the amount of these toxic substances that can be present in public water systems. The new rules aim to protect against health risks associated with exposure to…
Mount Erebus is the highest active volcano in Antarctica, and the southernmost active volcano on Earth. It has a constant lava lake in its main caldera. Mount Erebus is a stratovolcano, the same type of volcano as Mount St. Helens. The lava lake in the summit crater counts as an ongoing eruption but it is not a…
Researchers have found new clues that link a mysterious group of ancient humans, called Denisovans, to another early human species called Homo longi, also known as “Dragon man” from Harbin in northeast China. Carbon dating places the jawbone at and age older than 120,000 years. Denisovans are hard to understand because we only have a…
Google might start charging for special AI-powered search features, which would be a big change for the company’s money-making methods. This shift is happening because providing this advanced search service costs a lot of money, experts say. Data Centers are expensive to operate. It means that many big players in the tech industry may start…
Recent studies suggest that some areas of heavily populated cities along California’s coastline could face flooding or even complete submersion due to the effects of climate change, particularly if sea levels rise as projected. By the year 2100, experts estimate that sea levels could increase by anywhere from 1.4 to 2.8 feet, with the possibility…
Recent scientific research reveals concerning news about Antarctica’s future. A massive swirling vortex of ocean water surrounding the continent is becoming faster and more dangerous. This vortex, known as the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), surpasses the combined volume of all the world’s rivers. But why is this happening? The culprit behind this troubling development is…
