Space X Newsletter

Astronomers discover ultra-luminous infrared galaxy lurking behind quasar

Rare disease possibly identified in 12th century child’s skeletal remains

Strain engineering enhances spin readout in quantum technologies, study shows

Event Horizon Telescope images reveal new dark matter detection method

Size doesn’t matter: Just a small number of malicious files can corrupt LLMs of any size

By removing common biases, study debunks U-shaped happiness curve with age

Unified model explains extreme jet streams on all giant planets

‘Chinese lantern’ structure shifts into more than a dozen shapes for various applications

Freely levitating rotor spins out ultraprecise sensors for classical and quantum physics

A new method to build more energy-efficient memory devices could lead to a sustainable data future

Biohybrid leaf mimics photosynthesis to turn CO₂ and sunlight into useful chemicals

‘Disease in a dish’ study of progressive MS finds critical role for unusual type of brain cell

The playbook for perfect polaritons: Rules for creating quasiparticles that can power optical computers, quantum devices

Fire provides long-lasting benefits to bird populations in Sierra Nevada National Parks

Enhanced multi-omics tool illuminates cancer progression

Pacific circulation key to lower CO₂ during ice ages, simulations show

New research from the University of St Andrews has shed light on a crucial mechanism of lowering atmospheric CO2 during Earth’s past ice ages.

Autonomous robot glider to circle the globe in historic ocean mission

Guided by the rhythms of the sea and the promise of discovery, Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University will set Redwing, an autonomous underwater vehicle, on its journey on Friday, Oct. 10, leading to its launch into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Diterpenes from trees shown to form aerosols, prompting updates to atmospheric models

Compounds emitted by trees, diterpenes, could have a previously unconsidered impact on the formation of particles in the atmosphere.

Destined to melt: Study warns glaciers’ ability to cool surrounding air faces imminent decline

Glaciers are fighting back against climate change by cooling the air that touches their surfaces. But for how long? The Pellicciotti group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has compiled and re-analyzed an unprecedented dataset of on-glacier observations worldwide. Their findings, published today in Nature Climate Change, demonstrate that glaciers will likely reach the peak of their self-cooling power by the next decade before their near-surface temperatures spike up and melting accelerates.

To prevent rapid sea-level rise, study urges reducing emissions now

The timing of emissions reductions, even more so than the rate of reduction, will be key to avoiding catastrophic thresholds for ice-melt and sea-level rise, according to a new Cornell University study.

Analysis suggests attitudes, not income, drive energy savings at home

Some people flip off the lights the moment they leave a room, while others rarely think twice about saving energy. According to the most comprehensive analysis of people’s sentiments toward household energy savings to date, published in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability, people’s attitudes and moral sentiments about their energy usage—rather than income or knowledge of how to conserve power—determine whether they take action at home.

Chemical pollutants affect wildlife and human behavior—but toxicologists are reluctant to carry out tests

Most environmental scientists believe that chemical pollution can and is negatively affecting people and wildlife, according to my team’s recent survey.

Properly managed urban rainwater could also be used for cleaning or irrigation purposes

EHU researchers have explored how a sustainable urban drainage system built in Legazpi has affected various rainwater parameters, and have concluded that a permeable pavement has improved the quality of runoff water and has reduced turbidity, suspended solids and the amount of certain metals.

Powerful earthquake off southern Philippines kills 2 people, causes damages and tsunami evacuations

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a tsunami warning, which was later lifted.

Plastic pollution treaty not dead in the water: UN environment chief

The UN’s environment chief insists that a landmark global treaty tackling plastic pollution remains achievable, despite talks twice imploding without agreement, and the chair suddenly resigning this week.