Animal world
Algae bloom kills 350 elephants in Botswana
Satellite data analysis reveals algal blooms may have been responsible for a mass die-off of elephants in 2020.
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Scientific application
How are drones revolutionizing agriculture?
Drones are revolutionizing the agricultural industry by providing innovative solutions for crop monitoring, irrigation and resource management.
AI - Artificial intelligence
What is 'Deep Learning' that helped scientists win the VinFuture Prize 2024?
Five scientists have received the $3 million VinFuture 2024 award for their research on
Conquer Mars
Found coastline that could be ancient ocean on Mars
Data from China's Zhurong rover has revealed what appears to be an ancient coastline running across Mars' northern hemisphere.
Archeology
China unearths more than 90,000 Stone Age artifacts dating back more than 5,000 years
This archaeological excavation provides a lot of data for the study of stone technology, production and life of ancient people in different periods in the region.
Environment
Russian scientists find method to monitor water pollution in real time
A new method of monitoring water pollution detects harmful substances in water without requiring experts to take additional samples.
Computer science
How long do CDs and DVDs last?
Some of the main factors that affect the lifespan of CDs and DVDs include: the manufacturing quality of the disc, how it is stored and handled, how it is used, and the t…
Space science
From outside the Solar System, Voyager 1 still sends data back to Earth
Forty-seven years after its launch, Voyager 1 continues to bring back important data from outside the Solar System.
Animal world
New discovery about the migration habits of Australian birds
On October 28, Australian researchers announced new findings on the migration habits of birds in the Southern Hemisphere, through data from weather radar technology.
Space science
NASA updates Voyager software from 12 billion miles away
Some 46 years after NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 began their epic journey of space exploration, the probes' aging software continues to be updated remotely.
Health
Loneliness makes us prone to nightmares
New research in the US shows that feeling lonely not only affects mental and physical health, but is also linked to nightmares.
New technology
World's largest digital camera ready for action
The world's largest digital camera, perched atop a mountain in northern Chile, will capture images of the entire night sky in stunning detail and reveal some of the myst…
Space science
NASA spacecraft makes major discovery in 'permanent darkness'
New data collected by NASA spacecraft could help the space agency get closer to establishing the first off-Earth base.
Environment
Satellite data paints a big picture of climate change
In 2024, Earth continues to break records. However, they are all unexpected events.