IBM and NASA have collaborated to develop a new open-source AI foundation model for weather and climate applications. This model, dubbed ‘Prithvi WxC’, can be used for various purposes, including targeted forecasting, severe weather prediction, and improving climate model resolution. The model is flexible and can be fine-tuned for specific applications, making it a valuable tool for scientists, developers, and businesses.
Vortex Energy Corp. has announced the discovery of visible salt rock at a depth of 327 meters in their third core well at the Robinsons River Salt Project. This discovery further validates the presence of salt formations at the site and strengthens the potential for hydrogen storage in salt caverns.
A renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Eben Alexander, shares his profound experience of journeying to the afterlife after falling into a coma. His story challenges conventional scientific understanding and offers a compelling perspective on consciousness and the nature of reality.
Labcon North America, a leading manufacturer of sustainable lab disposables, has partnered with Polycarbin, a pioneer in circular economy solutions, to drive sustainability in the life science and pharma industries. This collaboration aims to expand closed-loop recycling solutions for lab plastics and develop low-carbon lab consumables, ultimately reducing the environmental footprint of scientific research.
Archaeologists excavating an ancient castle in Turkey have unearthed a collection of bronze armor dating back 2,700 years to the powerful Kingdom of Urartu. The discovery, including three shields and a helmet, sheds light on the kingdom’s military prowess and its dedication to its chief god, Haldi.
The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its powerful gaze toward the Milky Way’s extreme outer edge, revealing stunning details of star-forming regions and the chaotic behavior of nascent stars. The observations highlight the unique characteristics of these distant regions, offering new insights into the galaxy’s early history and the diverse processes of star formation.
India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission continues to make exciting discoveries on the Moon. The Pragyan rover has uncovered a 160-km-wide, ancient impact crater near the landing site, providing valuable insights into the early geological evolution of the lunar surface.
Discover the fascinating mechanisms that prevent you from suffocating when holding your breath, including the role of brain regions, chemoreceptors, and lung stretch receptors. Explore how these systems work together to ensure you keep breathing, even when you try to stop. Learn why elite divers can hold their breath for much longer than average individuals and how training can influence breath-holding capacity.
NASA has released stunning images of Arp 107, a pair of interacting galaxies that resemble a pair of “galactic eyes.” The images, captured by the Webb and Spitzer telescopes, reveal the intricate details of this celestial collision, including the formation of new stars and the presence of a supermassive black hole.
Rishabh Pant, back in action after a long injury layoff, provided a light-hearted moment in the India-Bangladesh Test by offering field placement advice to the opposition. Pant’s cheeky suggestion, caught on stump mic, earned praise for his sportsmanship and entertained fans. He also shone with the bat, scoring a century in the second innings and reflecting on his comeback and the importance of off-field camaraderie.
