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Dozens of Nuclear Reactors From France Present Issues

Dozens of nuclear reactors in France had been through some troubling outages. The cause is believed to be represented by stress-induced pipe corrosion. The reactors remain offline, as The Wall Street Journal reveals. The authorities are currently working to solve…

October 26, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Aurora Forms Huge Hole in the Ozone Layer of the Earth

The northern lights offer an amazing celestial spectacle. Although the phenomenon is visible only when it’s dark outside, it can occur at any time. During an aurora, the magnetic field of the Earth gets distorted. A certain type of aurora…

October 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Solar System’s Outskirts Features Unusual Ripples

The Sun accounts for over 99% of the Solar System’s total mass. This means that astronomers may uncover a lot of interesting information about our cosmic vicinity if they just focus on studying our star. But even if scientists focus…

October 11, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hurricane Ian Devastates Islands in Florida – Watch Video of the Catastrophic Aftermath

Florida is not only one of the most important states in America. It’s also home to over 4,500 islands that are at least 10 acres. A few days ago, those living in Florida had to face the devastating wrath of…

October 1, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

We May Be on the Brink of a Huge Environmental Disaster Caused by the Leaking Nord Stream Pipeline

Amid the war in Ukraine and the growing tensions between Russia and the West, the leak caused by the Nord Stream pipeline in the Baltic Sea is making a lot of experts concerned. There are even three major pipeline leaks,…

September 29, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Trees Might Actually Grow Faster and Larger Due to Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is well-known as being unhealthy for us humans. Exposure to CO2 can cause tiredness, headaches, difficulty breathing, and more. Experts are concerned that the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere lead to climate change. CO2 is…

September 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Discovers a Newborn Island

Even nowadays, new islands are being born in the vastness of oceans. One good example is the island spotted recently by NASA’s Earth Observatory in the Pacific Ocean. An aquatic volcano from the Home Reef is what led to the…

September 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Reveal the Mind-Boggling Number of Ants That Exist on Earth

If you think the human race is overpopulating the planet while it consists of only about 8 billion individuals, you should know that the number of ants is much higher. More than you probably even dared to think. Ants are…

September 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hurricane Fiona Leads to Most of Puerto Rico Lacking Electrical Power

Residents of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico had to face the wrath of nature because of hurricane Fiona hitting those countries in recent days. Most of the unincorporated US territory was left with no electrical power, according to CNN.…

September 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Atlantic Ocean Harbors the ‘Lost City,’ a Place With Unique Life Forms

If you focus your attention west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and deep underwater (about 700 meters beneath the surface), you can find a hidden ‘Lost City’ across about 500 square meters where a variety of unique life forms dwell. Peculiar…

August 26, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Meteorite Collisions From Earth’s Distant Past Played a Role in Continent Formation

Earth’s distant past was nothing but a peaceful place. Our planet had to go through constant bombardment from asteroids until it became a habitable place. But not many scientists thought that it is possible for continents to emerge as a…

August 11, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

A New Chernobyl Case? UN Aims to Investigate Nuclear Plant in Ukraine After Potentially Catastrophic Damage Done by Rockets

Unfortunately, wars can easily lead to completely irrational and devastating actions. The same seems to be available for the military conflict between Ukraine and Russia that started in February, where a nuclear disaster might be looming. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex…

August 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0