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Surprising Discoveries in the Atmosphere of the Exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened a new chapter in exoplanet exploration, focusing on the peculiar features of WASP-107b. This gas giant, positioned
First Polar Vortex Storm on Uranus
The Uranus planet has been found to have strong polar vortex storms, according to a recent study. This discovery confirms that all planets in our
Mysterious Helium-3 Reserves Found
A potential fuel for nuclear fusion, Helium-3, has long been thought to be scarce on Earth. However, recent atmospheric samples have revealed an unexplainably high
Insects Impact Weather Patterns
Insect swarms have been found to have an impact on weather and the transportation of air particles due to their electric charge. Desert locusts, which
New Atmospheric Substance: Hydrotrioxide
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that hydrotrioxides can be formed in the Earth’s atmosphere. These highly reactive compounds have unknown effects on the environment
Predicting Volcanic Eruptions with Satellite Data
The world has around 1,500 active volcanoes, many of which are thoroughly researched and monitored by numerous early warning systems to accurately predict eruptions. However,
Lightning’s role in cleaning atmosphere.
Lightning strikes in the upper layers of the atmosphere cause local outbreaks of hydroxyl radicals, which contribute to the natural cleaning of the air. Scientists
Mercury in Oceans from Gas Exchange
A new study by the University of Basel has revealed that the majority of mercury in the oceans comes from gas exchange, rather than contaminated
Record-breaking lightning detected in India.
In December 2014, detectors for cosmic radiation in Ooty, India, detected a record-breaking lightning bolt with an enormous voltage of around 1.3 billion volts. This
Harvesting Drinking Water from Atmosphere
A new method of extracting drinking water from the atmosphere has been proposed by Israeli scientists. This method not only offers a genuine alternative to
