Study Reveals Non-Isotropic Behavior of Tropospheric Delays in Global Navigation Satellite Systems
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs) provide invaluable positioning data for countless applications, from everyday navigation to scientific research. Tropospheric delays, caused by the refractive properties of the atmosphere, significantly impact the accuracy of GNSS positioning. In a recent study published…
Video Depicts Terrifying Consequences of Earth Losing Oxygen for Five Seconds
A new video has been causing a stir on social media, shedding light on the terrifying consequences Earth would face if it were to lose all its oxygen for just five seconds. The hypothetical scenario depicted in the video has…
Groundbreaking Discovery: Bottom Trawling Releases 370 Million Tonnes of CO2 Annually
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the impact of bottom trawling on the environment. The practice of dragging massive nets along the seabed to catch fish has been found to release a staggering 370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide…
ETH Zurich Researchers Unveil Groundbreaking Light-Based Method for Capturing Greenhouse Gases
This week, researchers at ETH Zurich have unveiled a groundbreaking method for capturing greenhouse gases using light. The new process, developed by a team led by Maria Lukatskaya, professor of electrochemical energy systems, utilizes the differences between dark and light…
Seeking Another Earth: Look for Low Carbon Dioxide
Seeking another Earth? Look for low carbon dioxide What do we need to find if we want to discover another Earth? If an exoplanet is too far away for even the most powerful telescopes to search directly for water or…
The Impact of Solid Material Injection into the Stratosphere on Climate Change
As the levels of greenhouse gases continue to rise in Earth’s atmosphere, scientists are exploring various methods to temporarily mitigate the impact of climate change. One such method involves the injection of aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect incoming sunlight,…
Study Reveals Microplastic Travel Distance in Atmosphere Influenced by Shape
A recent study by scientists at the University of Vienna and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organisation in Göttingen has revealed that the travel distance of microplastics in the atmosphere is significantly influenced by their shape. The study…
Breakthrough in Understanding Venusian Cloud Composition
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the mysterious composition of Venusian clouds. In a recent study published in Science Advances, scientists have identified a missing component that contributes to the unique color and…
Atmospheric CO2 at Record High of 419 ppm Due to Human Activities, Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that the concentration of atmospheric CO2 is currently at a record high of 419 ppm due to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels. This has led to the highest levels of carbon dioxide in the…
New Research Suggests CO2 Levels in Planet Atmospheres Could Indicate Habitability
New research has suggested that the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a planet’s atmosphere relative to its neighboring planets could indicate the presence of liquid water, potentially signifying habitability. The findings, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, offer a…