Final dust settles slowly in the deep sea
‘Dust clouds’ at the bottom of the deep sea, that will be created by deep-sea mining activities, descend at a short distance for the biggest part. That is shown by…
Clues from deep magma reservoirs could improve volcanic eruption forecasts
New research into molten rock 20km below the Earth’s surface could help save lives by improving the prediction of volcanic activity. Volcanic eruptions pose significant hazards, with devastating impacts on…
Human activities have an intense impact on Earth’s deep subsurface fluid flow
The impact of human activities — such as greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation — on Earth’s surface have been well-studied. Now, hydrology researchers from the University of Arizona have investigated…
Oregon State researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow
A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air storage tank that melts away to provide water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes…
How Jasprit Bumrah’s advice helped Akash Deep on debut
India’s debutant fast bowler Akash Deep had his hand on his head when the no-ball siren went off during the fourth over of the day in Ranchi. He had just…
Deep dive: Bugatti Mistral roadster’s aero
The Bugatti Mistral is the Chiron roadster the automaker didn’t plan to make. As explained by Bugatti, removing the roof required a rethink of the standard Chiron’s aerodynamic features. The…
An ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of deep internal organs
MIT engineers have developed a small ultrasound sticker that can monitor the stiffness of organs deep inside the body. The sticker, about the size of a postage stamp, can be…
Enjoy a deep dive on the Koenigsegg Jesko’s 1,600-hp V-8
The Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar is full of ingenuity, including a high-revving twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter and ultra-fast Light Speed Transmission. In a recently released video, company founder Christian von Koenigsegg walks us…
Deep decarbonization scenarios reveal importance of accelerating zero-emission vehicle adoption
The rapid adoption of zero-emission electric vehicles will move the nation close to an 80% or more drop in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from the 2019 level according…
Jay Leno provides deep dive on the rotary engine
Rotary engines made their biggest impact in Mazda sports cars, but a recent episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage” delves into the rotary’s earlier history. Before it was popularized by Mazda,…