World’s fastest supercomputer derives recipe for otherworldly diamond

BC8 superdiamonds are harder than any known material, but they likely only exist in the cores of giant exoplanets. Now, the Frontier supercomputer has unraveled the secret of their formation, a finding that could lead to their production on Earth.Conti… Continue reading World’s fastest supercomputer derives recipe for otherworldly diamond

Soggy professor breaks underwater-living record in sea habitat

A professor from the University of South Florida has broken the world record for living in an underwater habitat. Associate Professor Joseph Dituri resided inside Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo for more than 75 days since March 1, 2023 and intends … Continue reading Soggy professor breaks underwater-living record in sea habitat

Strange new material discovered in “fossilized lightning”

In what sounds like a superhero’s origin story, scientists have discovered a new type of material created after lightning struck a tree. This particular form of crystalline phosphorus has never been seen on Earth, and could belong to a new mineral grou… Continue reading Strange new material discovered in “fossilized lightning”

Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier “hanging on by its fingernails”

Scientists have deployed an advanced robotic submarine to gain a new perspective on the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, with the groundbreaking seafloor imagery highlighting its precarious state in concerning new detail. The research reveals the g… Continue reading Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier “hanging on by its fingernails”

Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier “hanging on by its fingernails”

Scientists have deployed an advanced robotic submarine to gain a new perspective on the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, with the groundbreaking seafloor imagery highlighting its precarious state in concerning new detail. The research reveals the g… Continue reading Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier “hanging on by its fingernails”