Mineralogists from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are reporting the surprising discovery of a new mineral. Called calcium silicate perovskite, traces of the mineral were discovered in a diamond formed deep in the earth’s mantle. The mineral sample likely formed between … [Read more...] about Researchers discover new deep-earth mineral with the help of a rare diamond
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This site lets you take control of Canon’s satellite and ‘take photos’
If you have ever wanted to take a photo from space, we have just the thing for you. Recently, Canon unveiled a new interactive site that lets you utilize its CE-SAT-1 satellite, which is equipped with a lightly modified 5D Mark III DSLR. Orbiting at 375 miles above the Earth, … [Read more...] about This site lets you take control of Canon’s satellite and ‘take photos’
New research shows areas of Earth undisturbed by human influence
It seems like there are few places on Earth not manipulated by human activity, but new research shows that roughly half of the world's land shows 'low' influence of humans. In the study, researchers compared figures from four different sets of spatial data to determine that 48 … [Read more...] about New research shows areas of Earth undisturbed by human influence
Study suggests quick action could successfully restore oceans by 2050
A global team of researchers recently published an article in the scientific journal Nature detailing the state of our ocean's health, and unlike most projections of the ocean’s future health, this paper cautiously explains that we can successfully restore the ocean by 2050—if we … [Read more...] about Study suggests quick action could successfully restore oceans by 2050
The southern jet stream is moving back to normal thanks to global efforts
Have you ever heard of the southern jet stream? It’s a powerful wind that shapes weather patterns and ocean currents in the southern hemisphere, particularly in the summer. Up until about 2000, it had been shifting from its usual course and moving southwards towards the Antarctic … [Read more...] about The southern jet stream is moving back to normal thanks to global efforts