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A rare ongoing geological process discovered in the Sierra Nevada

Scientists have discovered a rare geological process in progress: the Earth's crust beneath the Sierra Nevada is peeling off. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters. The research, led by Deborah Kilb from the Scripps Institution and Vera Schulte-Pelkum...

Is the world running out of helium? Why is it “irreplaceable”?

Is the world running out of helium? A particular phenomenon has begun to generate concern in the scientific community regarding this natural resource. It is "disappearing," as warned. It is considered irreplaceable in many aspects, and so far, it has...

Experts point out that Earth is losing its water reserves due to climate change.

A recent study published in the journal Science has revealed a concerning decrease in terrestrial water reserves (TWS, for its acronym in English), which includes soil moisture, groundwater, and surface water bodies. The findings indicate that this decline, likely irreversible...

Interesting facts about the pill bug, the terrestrial crustacean with a vital role in your garden

It is common to find woodlice in the garden, under stones, and in wooded areas, as they prefer humid and dark environments. However, they can also inhabit more temperate zones. The truth is that woodlice are not a threat to...

An Argentine university satellite is close to going to space

A Argentinian university satellite could make history: it is just a few steps away from being launched into space. It was developed by a team from the Faculty of Engineering of the National University of La Plata (UNLP). Engineers and...

Beautiful Earth view captured by US private spacecraft on lunar mission

A private spacecraft from the United States, heading to the Moon, has captured impressive views of Earth a week after its launch. While still orbiting Earth, the Firefly Aerospace lunar module activated its thrusters on Thursday to head towards the...

The planet, on its way to being emptied of people: how to get ready

The planet is on its way to being emptied of people. A recent study predicts that deaths will surpass births in more and more countries, leading to a gradual decrease in the world population. While the 20th century witnessed the...

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Glacier detachment in Peru turns training into a real rescue

During a training session of the International Mountain Rescue Course, held on Vallunaraju Mountain located in Huascarán National Park,...