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Runoff from Greenland’s rapidly melting ice sheet could severely disrupt currents in the Atlantic Ocean that regulate the global climate, researchers say. But the fresh water won’t trigger the complete and irreversible collapse of the circulation that some research predicts, a new study suggests. By 2100, Greenland meltwater could cause a reduction in the strength…

Where does James Cameron’s “Aliens” rank among the other Alien movies? That depends on who you ask. Some might say it’s the best, while others put it just behind the original (spoiler alert: it’s the best). Regardless, there’s no denying that this 1986 film shifted gears, moving the franchise from horror to horror-tinged sci-fi action…

Back to Article List Today in the history of astronomy, America’s first man in space passes away. Alan Shepard’s pressure suit is tested on May 5, 1961, prior to his famous flight as the first American in space. Credit: NASA Born in New Hampshire in 1923, Alan Shepard served in the Navy during World War…

Earth’s climate systems are inexorably and often unexpectedly interconnected. Dust from North Africa’s Sahara Desert drifts thousands of miles to fuel food webs in the Amazon and the ocean’s depths, while pollution-eating microbes hitch a ride through the atmosphere on gusts of wind or wisps of fog. Among the most influential planet-shaping forces is the…

#3 The advent of quantum computing Quantum computing is a radically different approach to computing, using the characteristics of quantum mechanics to tackle problems far beyond the reach of existing machines. After years of nearing practical realisation, quantum computing is now gaining genuine commercial momentum, with substantial investment focused on enhancing computational power, reducing error…

Major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup and global music tours are major events that generate significant cultural and economic value. But these events also come with massive amounts of greenhouse gas emissions caused by international travel, building infrastructure, and mass consumption. Last week, a research team from the University of Cambridge released a…