[ad_1] The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is eroding from the sea, and is threatening to retreat and collapse within decades to centuries, as it flows faster and faster each year. If so, it could attract much of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. There is enough ice in this area to raise sea levels by ...

[ad_1] This article was originally published on September 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET. Tonight, the world had to see if NASA’s attempt to redirect the asteroid Dimorphos would be a huge success. It’s too early to know if the test hit all its targets, but the first leg went according to plan. At approximately ...

[ad_1] Most people can come up with something that is particularly scary to them.maybe they’re scared of spiders — max 15% of Americans have arachnophobia (opens in new tab) —or, as some studies suggest, they are afraid to fly. Affects about 1 in 5 people (opens in new tab). But why do we experience fears ...

[ad_1] Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation (QF) Top 7 Innovators science star This week, Season 14 took the stage to prove the feasibility of inventing projects that address the most pressing challenges of environmental sustainability for communities around the world. Since its inception, the show, held at Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), QF’s technology hub, ...

[ad_1] Melodics, a music learning platform, has reimagined music education as part of the journey from beginner to pro. Subscribers now have access to Songs, a catalog of lessons inspired by the popular music users know and love: Queen, Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Dr. Dre, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore, and Tame. – Impala, Silk Sonic, etc. Aspiring ...

[ad_1] Have you ever wondered why you like certain songs or genres of music? The answer may lie in your personality, but other factors come into play, researchers say. Many people tend to form their musical identities around the same time they explore their social identities during adolescence. Tastes can change over time, but research ...

[ad_1] Conference connects women professionals and potential scientists Jade Nelson photoThe Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects students with professionals such as UCLA PhD Candidate Kelsi Rutledge, Caltech Visiting Scholar, and Defense Science and Engineering Fellow. Designed to connect leading female professionals with the next generation of potential scientists, the Girls in Ocean Science Conference ...

[ad_1] The moon Enceladus shoots a huge plume of its ocean into space. Planetary scientists believe it could be habitable, meaning that this ocean could potentially contain life-sustaining conditions. Now, new research suggests that this Saturn moon’s water contains a bounty of building blocks important to life (as we know it, anyway). Phosphorus is an ...