How Sahara Desert's silent drift is threatening Europe’s clean energy ambition

Dust from Sahara disrupts solar energy generation

Findings from new field data

Forecasting tools falling behind

Infrastructure impact beyond the Sky

A broader climatic concern

Link to global climate systems

Call for dynamic solutions

As Europe leans more heavily on solar power to meet climate and energy security goals, scientists are warning of a growing atmospheric challenge: Saharan dust. 

How Sahara Desert's silent drift is threatening Europe’s clean energy ambition?

'Only 2 nations may survive': US author Annie Jacobsen warns nuclear war could kill 5 billion in 72 minutes

Author of Operation Paperclip

A world erased in just over an hour

No time to think

The six-minute decision

The last safe havens?

Who is Annie Jacobsen?

With global conflicts escalating, the unthinkable is inching closer to reality. According to Pulitzer finalist and war expert Annie Jacobsen, if a nuclear war was to happen , only two countries stand a realistic chance of survival.

'3,500 meters deep': World’s biggest waterfall is hidden underwater between Greenland and Iceland

The World’s Largest Waterfall Is Hidden Underwater

Bigger Than Any Land Waterfall

How Does It Work Underwater?

 It’s 300 Miles Wide!

Born from the Ice Age

A Hidden Engine of Earth’s Climate

You Can’t See It; However, It Shapes Our World

Unlike roaring land waterfalls, this one flows slowly just 1.6 feet per second. However, it’s still incredibly powerful. The waterfall moves cold, dense water from the north down into the deeper Atlantic Ocean.

A whale shark measuring 60 feet in length has been observed in the Pacific Ocean, making it the largest specimen of its kind ever recorded in the region, according to a report from&nbsp;Animals Around the Globe. The sighting has drawn interest from marine scientists, as the species typically grows to between 18 and 33 feet, with rare individuals reaching up to 40 feet.
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world and are known for their slow movements and filter-feeding behaviour. They consume plankton, krill, and small fish by swimming with their mouths open. Despite their size, they pose no threat to humans and are often encountered by divers in tropical and warm-temperate waters.
This particular whale shark was spotted near coastal areas commonly frequented by the species. Researchers consider the sighting an opportunity to further study aspects of whale shark biology, including feeding habits, migratory routes, and general behaviour. Given its exceptional size, the discovery is regarded as an important data point in understanding the species&rsquo; growth potential and habitat range.
Whale sharks contribute to marine ecosystems by helping regulate populations of plankton and small fish, which in turn supports the health of coral reefs and balances food webs. Their long migrations across global waters, including between the Philippines and the Gulf of Mexico, have been partially tracked through satellite tagging.
However, the species faces several conservation challenges. Overfishing, accidental capture, marine pollution, and habitat degradation continue to affect their populations. Their slow reproductive rates make them particularly vulnerable to population decline.
Marine conservationists are pushing for greater protection through marine reserves, regulatory frameworks, and public education. Advances in technology such as satellite tracking and underwater monitoring are enabling more detailed studies of whale sharks, helping inform conservation strategies aimed at preserving their numbers and habitats.

This particular whale shark was spotted near coastal areas commonly frequented by the species.

A whale shark measuring 60 feet in length has been observed in the Pacific Ocean, making it the largest specimen of its kind ever recorded in the region, according to a report from Animals Around the Globe. The sighting has drawn interest from marine scientists, as the species typically grows to between 18 and 33 feet, with rare individuals reaching up to 40 feet. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world and are known for their slow movements and filter-feeding behaviour. They consume plankton, krill, and small fish by swimming with their mouths open. Despite their size, they pose no threat to humans and are often encountered by divers in tropical and warm-temperate waters. This particular whale shark was spotted near coastal areas commonly frequented by the species. Researchers consider the sighting an opportunity to further study aspects of whale shark biology, including feeding habits, migratory routes, and general behaviour. Given its exceptional size, the discovery is regarded as an important data point in understanding the species’ growth potential and habitat range. Whale sharks contribute to marine ecosystems by helping regulate populations of plankton and small fish, which in turn supports the health of coral reefs and balances food webs. Their long migrations across global waters, including between the Philippines and the Gulf of Mexico, have been partially tracked through satellite tagging. However, the species faces several conservation challenges. Overfishing, accidental capture, marine pollution, and habitat degradation continue to affect their populations. Their slow reproductive rates make them particularly vulnerable to population decline. Marine conservationists are pushing for greater protection through marine reserves, regulatory frameworks, and public education. Advances in technology such as satellite tracking and underwater monitoring are enabling more detailed studies of whale sharks, helping inform conservation strategies aimed at preserving their numbers and habitats.

Scientists discover largest fish ever in the depths of Pacific Ocean

'Miracle': Italian scientist freezes light using quantum techniques

Supersolid Properties 

Research 

Supersolidity in Light 

How Light Was ‘Frozen’ 

Polariton Condensates

Quantum Computing

Future Research Directions

Researchers in Italy have demonstrated that light can behave as a supersolid—a state of matter that flows without friction while maintaining a structured form. This discovery, published in Nature, challenges existing theories about energy and matter.
