Category: Science

Drones are vital in Iceland’s civil protection during volcanic eruptions. The Icelandic Civil Protection Drone Unit uses DJI Dock drones to provide live updates on eruption locations, lava direction, and flow rate, aid in decision-making, evacuation, and capturing footage of lava destruction, ensuring community safety.

Scientists have found phosphine and ammonia gases in Venus’s atmosphere, which could be signs of life. These gases are difficult to explain through known chemical processes, making them possible biosignatures. Venus is a hostile environment with extreme temperatures and pressure, but some believe life could exist in its clouds. Further analysis is needed to understand…

Chalmers University has developed a cold-storage hydrogen mechanism, potentially revolutionizing short-haul air travel. The technology could enable planes to fly up to 750 miles without refueling, meeting 97% of intra-Nordic flight routes by 2045. Commercial hydrogen flights in Sweden could begin in 2028, reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. Despite challenges, the team is operating…

A new species of ancient snake, Hibernophis breithaupti, has been found in Wyoming. The snake lived around 38 million years ago and was discovered in a hibernaculum. This species is rare among reptiles as it hibernated during winter and clustered in groups. The fossilized snakes provide insights into their evolution and social behavior.