NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has given astronomers their best look yet at an interstellar visitor — comet 2I/Borisov — whose speed and trajectory indicate it has come from beyond our solar system.
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Strong Storms Can Generate Earthquake-Like Seismic Activity
Researchers have discovered a new geophysical phenomenon where a hurricane or other strong storm can produce vibrations in the nearby ocean floor as strong as a magnitude 3.5 earthquake.
Potential Answer to Pain Found in the Mud
A sample of estuarine mud taken 16 years ago has yielded a potential new class of painkiller as potent as opioids, but without their disadvantages.
Initiative Aims to Create 3D Map of the World Before Climate Change Alters It
Scientists have launched a new initiative to create a highly detailed, 3D map of the planet.
Tracing the Journey of Microplastics in the Arctic
By now it’s well established that microplastics are a problem in the environment, even in the remotest parts of the planet. But where do different microplastics come from and how they get there, especially in the Arctic?
Major Implications for Global Metal Demand Without Industry Change
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges have the potential to significantly impact the global supply of metals.