Saturday, July 12, 2025

Study investigated tree movements under different forest configurations

How do trees behave across various forest settings and weather events?

A research team led by Associate Professor Kana Kamimura from Shinshu University, Japan, studied tree movements under various forest configurations and weather conditions to understand how trees resist wind. Their research focused on how these responses differ depending on forest structure. In November 2017, they established two experimental plots of Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese cedar) at the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute in Kasumigaura City.

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A breakthrough in ancient manuscript restoration

Scientists unveil an innovative technique to restore fragile texts, unlocking lost knowledge from the past.

Ancient manuscripts hold valuable historical insights, but over time, age and poor storage conditions can damage their readability and erase important details. A new study in PLoS ONE introduces a restoration method that removes degradation patterns from aged color manuscripts. This approach uses single-sided RGB images, eliminating the need for recto-verso alignment. By individually analyzing and detecting patterns, the technique enhances clarity and preserves historical information more effectively.

Emperor Penguin with chicks at Snow Hill

Penguin poop’s significantly impacts climate change

The findings establish a direct link between ecosystem activity and atmospheric processes.

Penguins play a surprising role in shaping Antarctica's atmosphere! A new study found that ammonia from penguin colonies, rather than the ocean, helps form new particles in the air when mixed with sulfuric acid from marine phytoplankton. Scientists used sensitive instruments to measure gases and particles on the Antarctic Peninsula, revealing how these processes contribute to cloud formation.

Full moon seen with an astronomical telescope

An ancient alien city lies on the dark side of the...

NASA’s LRO has made its most important discovery.

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been mapping the Moon since 2009, helping identify important scientific sites and potential landing areas for future missions. Recently, Scott Waring, a self-proclaimed UFO expert, claimed to have spotted a giant alien city on the Moon using Google’s Moon map. He shared his findings on his blog, saying he discovered a 9-mile-long (15 km) structure in the De Moraes Crater.

With NASA’s Eyes on Asteroids, you can watch all the known near-Earth asteroids and comets as they orbit the Sun. Updated twice daily with the latest tracking data, the web-based application will automatically add new near-Earth object discoveries for you to explore

Mapping Our Cosmic Neighborhood: A 3D View of Near-Earth Objects

Watch all the known near-Earth asteroids and comets in real-time.

Astronomers discover many asteroids and comets each year, some of which are near-Earth objects (NEOs) that move through the inner solar system. NASA-funded researchers track these objects to identify potential threats to Earth. To help visualize them, NASA launched Eyes on Asteroids, a 3D real-time tool that shows NEOs moving through Earth’s orbital neighborhood.

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