The Blackest Wind
Magnetic processes drive galactic winds, suggesting galaxies control their growth similarly to star formation, offering new insights into galaxy evolution.
poetry and science
Rats and Restoration
Restoring island habitats by eradicating invasive rats and reintroducing native plants can boost seabird populations, enhancing nutrient cycles and ecosystem health.
A Promise of Lavender
The LaMYC7 gene in lavender has been found to be crucial for producing the calming linalool and anti-inflammatory caryophyllene compounds in the plant.
Wasted Mussels
Radium from oil wastewater contaminates rivers and freshwater mussels, highlighting the need for stricter environmental controls.
Wobbling Stars and Super Earths
The TESS-Keck Survey has identified 15 new exoplanets and measured the masses of 126, providing crucial insights into their compositions and advancing our understanding of planetary systems
Shadows in the Sea
Marine heatwaves impact Arctic phytoplankton, crucial to ecosystems, with stable warming boosting productivity, but varied responses highlight the need to consider both warming and cooling phases for accurate predictions.
The Weakening Pulse of Life
Research reveals Earth’s magnetic field was 30 times weaker 600 million years ago, possibly influencing the rise of complex life by affecting atmospheric oxygen levels.
Women of the Wildfires
Researchers in Italy find that old farming methods, especially women’s work like clearing leaves, help prevent wildfires, underscoring the value of these time-honoured techniques in protecting the land.
Plastic Flesh
Microplastics have been found to carry toxins that can penetrate our skin and enter our bloodstream, a concerning route of exposure impacting health.