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A Quebec man was planning a trip when he noticed a strange circular crater on Google Maps; scientists have now confirmed it was a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater

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A Quebec man was planning a trip when he noticed a strange circular crater on Google Maps; scientists have now confirmed it was a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater

Image Caption: Cross section of the jaw of a Bristlezoa showing marked indentation test site Photo credit: Zelaya-Lainez et al. In late 2023, amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe was doing something very ordinary: mapping forest roads for a summer road trip in Quebec. When he zoomed in on the northern region on Google Maps, he spotted … Read more

‘It’s frustrating’: Antarctica’s winter sea ice disappears as temperatures reach 20°C above average

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'It's frustrating': Antarctica's winter sea ice disappears as temperatures reach 20°C above average

Vast swaths of Antarctica that should be covered by winter sea ice are largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising new concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that about 650,000 square kilometers of sea ice have not yet formed in the Bellingshausen Sea near West Antarctica, an area … Read more

Four Indian-American scientists win $75,000 each in one of America’s most elite research honors and named 2026 Sloan Fellows

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Four Indian-American scientists win $75,000 each in one of America's most elite research honors and named 2026 Sloan Fellows

Meet 4 Indian-American $75,000 winners crowned 2026 Sloan Fellows In a celebration of scientific excellence and innovation, four Indian-American researchers have been named 2026 Sloan Fellows, one of the most coveted early career recognitions in science, mathematics and engineering. The annual Sloan Research Fellowship program, operated by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, honors outstanding early … Read more