The North Pole could shift 90 feet west by 2100
Melting ice sheets could cause the North Pole to shift 89 feet (27 meters) by 2100
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Pair of 'Glowing' Lava Lakes Discovered at Africa's Most Active Volcanoes Erupting Simultaneously – Earth from Space
The lava lakes of Nyamuragira (top) and Nyiragongo (bottom) glow red in this 2014 infrared satellite image. (Image credit: NASA/Landsat) This stunning false-color satellite image shows intense heat emanating from a pair of lava lakes formed by simultaneously erupting volcanoes…
Stabbed, cut, assaulted, twisted – scientists subject new stretchable battery to extreme torture and it retains 90% of its capacity
Scientists have developed a stretchable, elastic, self-healing hydrogel battery that lacks the toxic components and moisture problems that have previously plagued similar products. The researchers demonstrated its strength by cutting, puncturing, and vigorously twisting it. Conventional soft lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries…
“I'm in the Vatican. The death of Pope Francis has stunned the people here, and their pain is undeniable” – Matthew Young
Concerns about his health have lingered in recent weeks since he was discharged from hospital on March 23 after spending 38 days being treated for double pneumonia. Still, some have been buoyed by hope Loading VideoVideo UnavailableClick to PlayClick to…
What will make the newest generation of fighters different? The answer lies in stealth technology.
Sixth-generation fighters will likely integrate stealth technology and artificial intelligence. (Image credit: Mike Marin via Shutterstock) The most modern fighters in the world are called “fifth generation”. They incorporate technologies developed in the first half of the 21st century. Examples…
HIV funding cuts could lead to nearly 3 million more deaths by 2030, study finds
HIV medications need to be taken regularly to keep the virus under control. Significant cuts to HIV funding have threatened people's access to the medications they need. (Image credit: Marco Di Lauro via Getty Images) Editor's note: This article was…