August Ties for Hottest Month on Record Globally as US Sees Hottest Summer
Scientists confirm August ties for the hottest month ever recorded globally, while NOAA reports the US experienced its hottest summer in 132 years.
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Super El Niño Near Certainty as Satellites Monitor Hurricane Impacts
A supercharged El Niño event becomes near certain, prompting NASA and European partners to deploy Sentinel-6B satellites to monitor hurricane activity and sea level changes.
New Evidence Suggests Ancient Gondwana Was a Supercontinent
Analysis reveals the ancient landmass of Gondwana was large enough to qualify as a supercontinent, reshaping understanding of early Earth history.
Fossils in Southwest China reveal Denisovans were agile hunters
Proteomic analysis of remains from Bianfu Cave indicates these ancient humans used expedient tools and specialized hunting strategies over 130,000 years ago.
BepiColombo Finds Mercury's Radius Shrunk by Over 10km
The joint ESA-JAXA mission detects the planet's contraction as it prepares for orbital insertion in November.
Yeast Could Help 3D Print Houses on Mars
Scientists propose using yeast to help 3D print shelters on Mars, overcoming the planet's harsh environment and the challenges of transporting building materials.
Climate Feedback Loops May Amplify Warming by 20-30% This Century
Research indicates natural feedbacks could add 0.2°C to 0.4°C of warming, a factor largely missing from current projections.