Science & Technology

– Manuscript – An international team of scientists says it has found high levels of phosphorus in ice from Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Phosphorus is a necessary element for many biological processes on Earth. The researchers said the ice crystals shot out from an ocean beneath the moon’s surface. The discovery came from data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. … [Read more...] about All Elements for Life Found on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus

– Manuscript – Some weather experts are predicting hot, dry weather in Asia, while the United States is expected to receive heavier rainfall. The predictions are linked to the effects of a warm Pacific Ocean current known as El Niño that is expected to develop in the coming months. El Niño is a warming of surface water temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific … [Read more...] about Experts: El Niño Event Could Dry Asia, Increase Rain in US

– Manuscript – The United Nations’ weather agency reports that world temperatures are likely to reach dangerous levels within the next five years. The World Meteorological Organization, or WMO, released a report on the subject Wednesday. It said the 1.5 degrees Celsius rise in temperatures might be temporary. But, the agency noted, such a rise would break the limit sought … [Read more...] about UN Agency: Dangerous Temperature Increase ‘More Likely Than Not’

– Manuscript – American electric carmaker Tesla has broken ground on a new lithium processing center it says will support the production of up to 1 million vehicles by 2025. When completed, the factory in the state of Texas will be the largest lithium processor in North America, Reuters news agency reported. The operation will push Tesla outside its main business of … [Read more...] about Tesla Breaks Ground on Lithium Processing Center in Texas

– Manuscript – With so many social media services aimed at children, parents and families need help. Some are seeing their children’s mental health suffer despite connections with friends on Instagram and TikTok. Others are questioning if children should be on social media at all. Lawmakers have taken notice, too. In April, the European Union approved a new law to … [Read more...] about Children and Social Media: Some Advice for Concerned Parents