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Modelling the Ionosphere response to the Tonga Volcanic Eruption
Joseph Huba, Vice President at Syntek Technologies looks at the Tonga Volcanic Eruption and results from a high-resolution simulation of the event to model the Ionosphere response.
Why doesn’t Jupiter have bigger rings?
Due to its size, Jupiter should theoretically have even more specular rings than Saturn however research has shown that its massive moons are preventing this.
Understanding pulsars: exploring the first exoplanet detections
A survey of 800 pulsars by Jodrell Bank over the last 50 years has revealed less than 0.5% of all known pulsars could host Earth-mass planets.
The Tonga volcanic eruption caused electric currents in space
Electric currents in space were seen after the deadly volcanic eruption in Tonga, following the atmospheric shock waves and sonic booms witnessed on Earth.
Methane responsible for 85% of natural gas emissions across London
Researchers analysing London’s atmosphere find that the city is releasing more methane than previously thought, due to natural gas infrastructure leaks.
Damaged seagrasses can emit methane, even after death
Scientists find that seagrasses continue to produce methane even decades after the plants die – highlighting the potential for more methane emissions if seagrasses are threatened.
Radioactive isotopes from stars
Maria Lugaro and Marco Pignatari, Senior Researchers at the Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences examine radioactive isotopes from stars, from the archaeology of solar system material to modern supernovae
In August 2019, a significant amount of the radioactive isotope 60Fe was discovered in Antarctic snow (Koll et al....
Monitoring changes occurring in the atmosphere
In the latest interview with Open Access Government, the National Center of Meteorology tell us more about their priority areas, such as the importance of earthquake monitoring.
Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences in the U.S.
A look at the work of the Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Division of the United States National Science Foundation (NSF).
New black hole observation proves Einstein’s theory of relativity
A Stanford University astrophysicist, Dan Wilkins, observed the first detection of light from behind a black hole - proving that Einstein's general theory of relativity works.
Scientists reveal most-detailed image of Andromeda galaxy
This study, led by University of British Columbia physicist Sofia Fatigoni, is the first to capture such a clear image of the Andromeda galaxy.
NASA telescope finds new evidence of water on Ganymede
Hubble recently found evidence of water vapour on Ganymede, Jupiter's moon - using a mix of new and old observations.
Satellite reveals six gigatons of carbon emitted from land
According to new observations by a Chinese satellite, six gigatons of carbon are emitted over land every year - equivalent to 12 times the mass of all living humans.
Arena for the gap analysis of the existing arctic science co-operations (AASCO)
Here, The Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) discuss the Arena for the gap analysis of the existing arctic science co-operations (AASCO).
ESO telescope captures powerful images of nearby galaxies
The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) has captured new images of nearby galaxies, allowing scientists to locate the exact locations of young stars.
Scientists use satellite imagery to predict underwater volcano eruptions
A new study by Hiroshima university uses satellite imagery to predict underwater volcano eruptions - using sea discolouration as a measurement of looming danger.
High Latitudes and Cold Regions
Here, The Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR), discuss how the Cold regions of the Earth are facing climate change consequences.
The resilience of tropical forests to natural and anthropogenic disturbance
Here, Jess K. Zimmerman at the University of Puerto Rico explains the resilience of tropical forests to natural and anthropogenic disturbance - including the impact of climate change.
Astrophysicists discover something new in star cluster Palomar 5
New data suggests that there is a population of black holes in star cluster Palomar 5, which is "roughly three times larger than expected".
UK creates £10,000 astrophysics award for female scientists
The £10,000 award, named after the noted Caroline Herschel, will be given to a UK or Germany-based female scientist who pushes the boundaries of astrophysics further.