Black holes may not be as life-destroying as we thought. A surprising study reveals that the powerful radiation from active ...

Complex Impact of Large Wildfires on Ozone Layer Dynamics July 12 ... Apr. 10, 2024 — A research team has developed a broadband UV dual-comb spectrometer with which air pollutants can be ...

When it comes to safe places for life, supermassive black holes are probably the last place you’d consider safe for nearby ...

Elon Musk's satellite internet company has been a game-changer for rural internet, but there could be dire consequences for ...

In the stratosphere, ozone plays a crucial role in protecting the planet from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation generated by the sun. But near the ground, it poses risks to human health.

Operators follow a 25-year rule: at this point, a satellite’s mission is deemed to have ended and it is lowered into the atmosphere where gravity and friction kicks in. While this helps clear space, ...

The scientific concern here is about what happens when these particles eventually reach the stratosphere, which is home to the ozone layer that protects all life from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Scientists warn that aluminium oxide particles could take 20 to 30 years to descend into the ozone layer, making it difficult to assess their full impact in the short term. Despite growing ...

The ozone layer acts as Earth's protective shield, blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation. While international efforts have helped curb ozone-depleting substances, the future recovery of the ozone ...

Heat dominates conversations among Malayalis these days. And the term ‘heat wave’ has become part of common parlance, as the soaring temperature leaves people weary. This summer, however, fear ...