Polluted air can generate power
Researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven have succeeded in developing a process that purifies air and, at the same time, generates power.
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Leaf litter has slower decomposition rate in warm temperatures than previously thought
The time it takes for a leaf to decompose might be the key to understanding how temperature affects ecosystems, according to Kansas State University ecologists.
‘They are leaking radio waves, just like we are’: Radio astronomer explains how intelligent aliens could contact Earth without even trying
Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Diagnostic dilemma: Whiplike rashes appeared on a woman’s back after she ate shiitake mushrooms
A woman developed bright-red rashes on her back that looked like marks from a whip, and at first, it wasn’t clear what caused them.
Even careful scuba divers can damage coral reefs
Hours of diving videos and hundreds of survey responses reveal the common diver mistakes that can cause irreversible reef damage.
Science news this week: Laotian ‘death jar,’ climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer
May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
Chennai City Lights
Chennai, on India’s southern coast along the Bay of Bengal and with a metropolitan population of about 8.7 million, shines with white LED streetlights in
When Quiet Undersea Volcanoes Turn Disruptive
Jonas Preine, a recently minted Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg, squinted at a computer screen in the lab of a ship as it bobbed
Handwashing: Cool Water as Effective as Hot for Removing Germs
We all know that washing our hands can keep us from spreading germs and getting sick. But a new Rutgers-New Brunswick study found that cool
A Recipe For Concrete That Can Withstand Road Salt Deterioration
Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made
Solar flares may show predictable warning signs hours before erupting
Scientists spotted patterns hours before a major solar flare, a discovery that could help forecast dangerous eruptions.
Why is hantavirus so deadly? It’s not what you may think
Andes hantavirus causes deadly lung failure, but its method of attack differs from other respiratory illnesses. The details might inform future treatments.
Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines
Multiple videos show a rare “fireball” meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the
Gold glitters around Ghana’s ‘lake of souls’ thanks to catastrophic meteor strike — Earth from space
A 2015 satellite photo shows a series of golden tendrils surrounding Ghana’s Lake Bosumtwi, which is considered sacred to the local Asante people. The lake