Australian Researchers Discover Stonehenge Altar Stone May Have Come From...
Researchers from Western Australia’s Curtin University has suggested that the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge—the massive six-tonne altar stone—thought to have originated in Wales, actually came...
View ArticleCranberry Extract Quickly Improves Microbiota and Reduces Cardiometabolic...
There are occasions when a lengthy time is necessary before a nutritional supplement can produce noticeable health benefits. However, a study published in Nature Partner Journals (NPJ) indicates that...
View ArticleArchaeologists Unearth Bodies in Peruvian Temple Up to 3,800 Years Old
LIMA, Peru—Archaeologists in northern Peru have unearthed four human remains believed to be more than 3,000 years old in a stretch of barren land that appears to have housed a ceremonial temple...
View ArticleErnesto Approaches Bermuda, Strengthens to Category 2 Hurricane
Bermuda is expected to begin facing tropical storm conditions on Aug. 16 as Hurricane Ernesto nears the island, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is expected to bring a...
View ArticleNOAA: July Sees Record Global Heat; Increased Drought Expected for Western US
Nearly 20 percent of the globe’s land surface recorded record-high temperatures in July, and more than 20 percent of the contiguous United States remains in drought condition, according to the National...
View ArticleAugust’s Supermoon Kicks Off 4 Months of Lunar Spectacles—Here’s How to Watch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches...
View ArticlePollutants Can Harm Gut Health, Lead to Metabolic Disorders
Exposure to a persistent organic pollutant (POP), or “forever chemical,” early in life may damage the human gut microbiome and lead to metabolic disorders later in life, according to a new study....
View ArticleInternational Astronomy Group Joins Calls for Lunar Clock to Keep Time on Moon
WASHINGTON—Time moves a tad faster on the moon. Now an international group of astronomers has joined calls to give the moon its own clock so that future space missions can keep track of minutes on the...
View ArticleBermuda Prepares for 36 Hours of Life-Threatening Winds as Ernesto Closes In
Bermuda began locking down on Aug. 16 in the final hours before Hurricane Ernesto’s arrival. “This is not a storm to be taken lightly,” Bermuda’s Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in an...
View ArticleDormant for Decades, US Uranium Producers Are Regaining Traction
Since the Senate unanimously passed the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act and President Joe Biden signed it into law in May, at least five shuttered uranium mines across four U.S. states have...
View ArticleUS Plans to Start Recycling Nuclear Waste
Despite growing recognition that nuclear energy may be the most viable solution in America’s quest for reliable low-carbon electricity, the nuclear power industry is struggling to overcome major...
View ArticleStable Blood Sugar Levels Could Reduce Dementia Risk in Older Adults With...
Maintaining optimal blood sugar levels could hold the key to reducing the risk of developing dementia later in life, according to recent research. A study published in JAMA Network Open in August found...
View Article3 New Australian Satellites Launched Into Orbit
Three Australian-made CubeSat satellites were launched into orbit in what is considered a major step for the nation’s involvement in the space industry. Kanyini, Waratah Seed, and GUAVA-2 launched into...
View ArticleBoeing Invests in Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project Amid Push to...
Global aerospace company Boeing is developing sustainable aviation fuels in Australia amid the push toward net zero emissions. The Chicago-based company is assisting Wagner Sustainable Fuels to develop...
View ArticleSee Photos of August’s Supermoon, the First of 4 Lunar Spectacles
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Monday’s supermoon was the first of four this year. During a supermoon, the full moon inches a little closer than usual to Earth. A supermoon isn’t bigger, but it can appear that...
View ArticleContinued Innovation Needed to Fortify High-Risk Dams Across US: Civil Engineer
Dams have represented feats of ingenuity symbolizing the human endeavor to harness the energy of the natural environment throughout history. But aging infrastructure and unpredictable weather patterns...
View ArticleHow Building Strength Boosts Mental Health
What if the secret to a sharper mind and a happier life lies in the weight room? Research reveals a strong link between physical strength and mental well-being. Building muscle not only tones the body...
View ArticleNew Climate Reporting Laws Passed: Businesses Face New Disclosure Requirements
Mandatory climate reporting laws sailed through the Australian Senate on Aug. 22 with the Labor government obtaining support from the Greens and independents. The law will enforce climate reporting for...
View ArticleNet Zero Authority Passes Senate, Labelled a ‘Union Wish List Item’
A new law to establish a net zero authority in Australia has passed the Senate with the support of Labor and the Greens. The Coalition, however, opposed the bill. The Net Zero Economy Authority Bill...
View ArticlePower Outages, Water Supplies Cut as 4.7 Earthquake Rocks NSW
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Muswellbrook region of New South Wales (NSW), in the Upper Hunter Valley region about 250 kilometres north of Sydney. Power outages have struck parts of the...
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