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“Solar flares — intense releases of electromagnetic radiation into the sun’s atmosphere — could be more than six times hotter than solar physicists previously believed, say the authors of a new report. These stunning events involve two particles: electrons and ions. Previous measurements of solar flare temperatures were based on the temperature of electrons, and it was assumed that electrons and ions would have the same temperature. But using computer simulations to recalculate the temperature of solar flares with modern data, the researchers found that there could actually be important differences in the temperatures of the two particles that can last several minutes. In fact, solar flares could be as hot as 180 million degrees Fahrenheit.”

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“A study co-led by ICN2 reveals that ice is a flexoelectric material, meaning it can produce electricity when unevenly deformed… This discovery could have major technological implications while also shedding light on natural phenomena such as lightning. Frozen water is one of the most abundant substances on Earth. It is found in glaciers, on mountain peaks and in polar ice caps. Although it is a well-known material, studying its properties continues to yield fascinating results.”

“It's a strange thought, but you're probably consuming tiny bits of plastic with your meals every day. They're called microplastics, and these invisible particles are practically everywhere: in our food, our water, and even the air. For a long time, no one was sure what that meant, but we're now learning this constant exposure might be a real problem for our health. For example, a February 2025 study found that these plastic bits aren't just passing through our systems. They can actually build up inside our bodies. That discovery has obviously raised serious questions about what this could mean long-term, especially as scientists look into potential links to major health issues.”

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“On a cool spring morning, a group of scientists and volunteers gathers beneath a canopy on the shore of San Diego Bay in California. … Though much of the area feels derelict, a $1.3 billion resort opened in May 2025 near a beach once dominated by a power plant, which was demolished over a decade ago. Old jetties, decomposing asphalt, and barbed wire fencing from the power plant clutter the shoreline near the hotel … A grinning Seminoff eventually turns his gaze toward the murky water, knowing that somewhere in its modest depths, munching eelgrass, is the resilient reptile we’ve all come to see: the eastern Pacific green sea turtle.”