The Earth, as we perceive it today, owes its astonishing and ever-evolving terrain to the unceasing ballet of tectonic dynamics that sculpt its visage. These colossal mechanisms, orchestrated by the planet’s inner furnace and gravitational orchestration, serve as the bedrock of geological study. From soaring alpine chains to abyssal oceanic chasms, each geological
Mathieu Ardyna, Université Laval and Juliette Provencher, Université Laval Earlier this year our international team of scientists from the Refuge Arctic consortium departed Iqaluit, Nvt. on a 56-day research expedition in the far north. We were sailing aboard the icebreaker CCGS Amundsen and our main objective was to study the high latitudes of
Machines have always fascinated Dr Didem Gürdür Broo, a computer scientist from Cyprus with a PhD in mechatronics. It was a childhood dream of hers to learn to code and build things. So, as soon as she was old enough, she decided to enter the field of computer science. As her studies advanced,
Ph. A tethered Episyrphus balteatus hoverfly. Richard Massy, CC BY-NC-ND Richard J. Massy, University of Exeter Name an animal that migrates. You might think of the long migrations of humpback whales crossing the Pacific Ocean or flocks of geese flying noisily overhead. But, did you know that huge numbers of insects make ultra-long
Asia, the world’s largest and most diverse continent, thrives on its intricate web of waterways, which serve as lifelines for its inhabitants, economies, and ecosystems. These rivers, lakes, and canals are far more than geographic entities—they form the backbone of ancient civilisations, support bustling modern cities, and sustain diverse ecological landscapes. From the
When oceanographer Toste Tanhua and his research team set up a trial system to monitor aquaculture conditions near Barcelona in 2023, they were keenly aware of the havoc a powerful storm had wreaked on the region three years earlier. Storm Gloria ravaged southeast Spain in January 2020, killing 13 people and causing millions
Space exploration, once the preserve of a select few global superpowers, is undergoing a seismic transformation. Asia has risen as a formidable force in this arena, with several nations pushing the boundaries of ambition and innovation. The Asian space race is not just a regional phenomenon—it is a testament to the continent’s growing
The intricate dance between waterways and geological phenomena has profoundly moulded the Earth’s exterior for eons. Rivers, lakes, and oceans, intertwined with the substrata of geology, do not merely etch the terrain; they sustain ecosystems, bolster civilisations, and furnish essential resources. This discourse delves into the dynamic interplay of waterways and geological processes,
Beneath the vast curtain of the cosmos lies an intricate choreography of celestial grandeur—a ballet of galaxies swirling and evolving amidst the boundless expanse of spacetime. Each galaxy, a resplendent tapestry of stars, gas, and enigmatic dark matter, tells a tale forged over billions of years. Guided by the unyielding principles of astrophysics,
Dr Inge Asselberghs has been closely involved in advanced graphene research over the past decade. Today, she’s at the forefront of EU-funded efforts to bring this “miracle material” out of the lab and into society. Asselberghs is part of an international team of researchers that set up a prototype manufacturing facility for graphene