Scientists often struggle to check if climate models get land and air interactions right, simply because there’s little global data to compare against. This new project changes that by creating worldwide maps that show how soil moisture and heat flow between Earth and the air are linked. Using satel
North Texas kicked off the weekend with intense heat as temperatures hit 95 degrees, making outdoor plans feel like a workout. The air felt even heavier with a heat index pushing 103 degrees, so staying hydrated became a must for anyone spending time outside. Wind gusts up to 20 mph added a slight b
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just zipped past the sun for the 28th time, matching its own speed and distance records set earlier this year. The spacecraft hit 430, 000 miles per hour and came within 3. 8 million miles of the sun’s surface—close enough for its heat shield to reach 1, 700 degrees Fahrenh
A new €700 million research vessel backed by a tech entrepreneur is about to change how we explore the ocean’s darkest corners. Unlike the usual flashy superyachts, this ship—RV11000—is built for serious science, not parties. At 162 meters long, it can carry over 130 researchers, engineers, and crew
When the temperature climbs, the human body has a built-in cooling trick: sweating. But this trick has limits. Extreme heat and thick humidity can overwhelm even the most efficient sweating system, turning a sunny day into a serious health risk. How does the body give out under such pressure? Three
After a movie about secrets finally spilling out into the open, one director picked a different lesson for his next film. Instead of aliens or hidden government files, he chose a fight over something even harder: letting facts challenge beliefs. The first movie follows workers who find evidence of n
About 460 million years ago, when Earth was just starting to look like a rocky world with no trees or animals, tiny creatures called millipedes were already crawling around. These weren’t just any bugs—they were some of the first animals to live on land, doing the messy but important job of breaking
Nancy Mace, a U. S. representative from South Carolina, got only 12% of the vote in the June 9 Republican primary for governor. That wasn’t even enough for second place. The two candidates moving forward are Pamela Evette, who had former President Trump’s support, and Alan Wilson, the state’s top la
Hospitals routinely ask patients a tough question: Would you want doctors to try reviving you if your heart stops? Many people freeze. Some say yes right away. Others panic. The key thing to remember is that this question isn’t about predicting disaster—it’s about making sure your choices guide futu
Washington has tried many new ways to help troubled kids, but too often the results fall short. Back in 2020, lawmakers decided teens caught in sex trafficking shouldn’t be treated like criminals. Instead, they promised safe places to stay and heal. Five years later, those centers still aren’t open.
