Charged Rain Droplets May Explain Metal Corrosion, Study Finds
Water droplets were shown to become electrically charged as they move across smooth surfaces, according to research published in Nature.
» read5 graphs that show how the record-breaking El Niño will affect the world
The super El Niño climate phase that has begun in the Pacific Ocean is already thestrongest on recordon some measures. When it peaks at the end of this year, sea surface temperatures in the
» readNASA Astronauts to Conduct Spacewalk Tuesday for Equipment Replacements and Repairs
NASA has announced that two astronauts will step outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to replace a spacecraft navigational aid and perform various maintenance tasks.
» readNASA’s Roman Space Telescope could reveal dark energy’s deepest secrets
This is the stubbornly mysterioussomethingthat’s causing the universe’s expansion to accelerate over time. Now, nearly three decades after dark energy’s discovery, astronomers are letting themselves
» readHot weather in the UK is now almost as deadly as a cold snap
Winter has traditionally been the most deadly season in the UK. But that is changing, thanks to searing summer heatwaves, with the number of heat-related deaths in England and Wales each year now
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