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NASA and India Collaborate on Launch of Advanced Earth-Observing Satellite

A joint NASA-ISRO radar satellite is set to launch from India, promising high-resolution Earth mapping to aid disaster response and environmental monitoring.

Par Isabelle Moreau • 29 Jul 2025 • 3 MIN

The NISAR satellite is being encapsulated in its payload fairing at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in India on July 18.

The Earth and Moon captured together by the Galileo spacecraft in 1996. The Moon's gravitational pull influences Earth's tides, which in turn affect the planet's rotation speed and the length of its days.

Earth's Rotation Accelerates, Leading to Shorter Days This Summer

Recent measurements reveal that Earth's rotation speed has increased this summer, causing some of the shortest days recorded in recent years. While long-term trends show days lengthening over millennia, short-term fluctuations continue to affect the planet's spin.

Par Isabelle Moreau • 5 MIN

A multi-chambered ant dwelling formed within a Squamellaria plant on Viti Levu island, Fiji.

Fiji’s Squamellaria Plant Cultivates Unique Multi-Species Ant Habitats

A rare tuberous plant in Fiji creates separate chambers to host multiple ant species, fostering a complex and peaceful coexistence that benefits both plants and insects.

Par Isabelle Moreau • 3 MIN

Flood damage seen in Ingram, Texas following severe storms

Devastating Floods Ravage Central Texas, Leaving Scores Dead and Many Missing

Severe flooding in central Texas has claimed at least 52 lives, including children, while dozens remain unaccounted for amid ongoing rescue efforts.

Par Isabelle Moreau • 3 MIN

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Firefighters combat flames on Thursday in Ierapetra, a key tourist area on Crete, Greece.

Wildfires on Crete Raise Concerns for Greece's Tourism-Dependent Communities

Over 1,500 tourists were evacuated as wildfires swept across southeastern Crete, fueling fears about the impact of climate-driven fires on Greece’s vital tourism sector.

A misting station set up to provide relief from the heat in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday.

Soaring Temperatures Ignite Protests, Environmental Damage, and Energy Strains Across Eastern Europe

An intense heat wave sweeping through Eastern Europe has triggered environmental crises, public unrest, and energy challenges, with communities struggling to cope amid rising temperatures.

A curated list of words identified as excessively used in research paper abstracts, highlighting AI-associated language patterns.

Study Reveals AI Chatbots Likely Contribute to Biomedical Research Abstracts

Researchers identify a distinctive pattern of word usage in biomedical abstracts suggesting increased involvement of AI chatbots like ChatGPT in scientific writing.

New Research Identifies Six Key Traits Behind the Perception of Coolness

New Research Identifies Six Key Traits Behind the Perception of Coolness

A global study reveals six universal characteristics that define what people consider 'cool', transcending cultural and demographic boundaries.

Baltimore oriole nest incorporating plastic materials

The Troubling Reality of Plastic in Bird Nests

Birds craft intricate nests traditionally from natural materials, yet an increasing presence of plastic and human waste reveals unsettling changes in their environment and adaptation strategies.

Workers take a break from the intense heat in Durham, N.C., amid excessive heat warnings affecting multiple East Coast cities on Tuesday.

East Coast Faces Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Across Cities

A relentless heatwave swept through the Eastern U.S., pushing temperatures to decade highs and prompting widespread efforts to beat the scorching conditions.

Edwin Membreno, who handles fruit and vegetable deliveries at La La Produce in Queens, copes with 102-degree temperatures and impatient customers seeking their mangoes.

Inside New York City's Sweltering Industrial Heat Zones

Temperatures soar beyond Central Park levels along Newtown Creek, where industrial heat and relentless sun create some of the city's hottest and most challenging working conditions.

Edward Anders in 1985, whose fascination with meteorite rocks during his Columbia University studies launched a distinguished career in early solar system research.

Edward Anders, Pioneering Cosmochemist and Holocaust Researcher, Passes Away at 98

Edward Anders made significant contributions to our understanding of the solar system’s origins and the extinction of the dinosaurs, later dedicating his retirement to identifying Holocaust victims from his hometown.

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