Saturn’s chaotic atmosphere revealed in most comprehensive view yet by James Webb and Hubble telescopes

Saturn may be famous for its rings, but it has long fascinated scientists for another reason: its restless atmosphere, which is shaped by fierce winds, stubborn megastorms and strange weather patterns that can linger for years. Now, two new views from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes are cutting through the ringed planet’s clouds,…

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Early Miocene Fossil Fills Gap in Ape Family Tree

Paleontologists have identified a new genus and species of fossil ape that lived about 17-18 million years ago in northern Egypt. The discovery suggests that the ancestors of modern apes — and humans — may have emerged not in East Africa, but at a crossroads between Africa and Eurasia. Life reconstruction of Masripithecus moghraensis. Image…

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Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds | Pfas

Toxic Pfas residue identified on 37% of California produce, new analysis finds | Pfas

A first-of-its-kind analysis has identified Pfas pesticide residues on 37% of conventional California produce, with peaches, strawberries and grapes almost always found to be contaminated with the toxic “forever chemicals”. The analysis coincided with the introduction of California legislation that would by 2035 fully ban Pfas from being used as active ingredients in pesticides, and…

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