Science & Technology

Greenpeace Activists Rally for Environmental Protection Activists from Greenpeace gathered in the Zócalo of Mexico City to once again demand the cancellation of a proposed mega ammonia plant that Gas y Petroquímica de Occidente (GPO), a subsidiary of the Swiss-German company Proman, plans to establish in Topolobampo, Sinaloa. Approximately twenty environmental defenders participated in the protest, during which two individuals scaled the flagpole in the Plaza de la Constitución to hang a banner reading "President: Protect Topolobampo!" This action was part of what the environmental organisation described as a peaceful demonstration. Among the participants was the collective ¡Aquí No!, an organisation that has spent over 13 years urging the Mexican government and environmental authorities t...

The Enigma of Cosmic Expansion The nature of the force driving the expansion of the universe remains one of the most profound mysteries in astronomy. According to the standard model, the ordinary matter observable to humankind constitutes merely 5% of the total universe, with the remaining 95% thought to consist of unknown entities known as "dark matter" and "dark energy." This intriguing paradigm raises questions about the fundamental components of our cosmos. Unveiling Dark Energy with DESI The "Spectrograph for Dark Energy Survey" (DESI) was developed with the mission to unravel the mysteries surrounding dark energy. By April 2026, DESI had completed five years of observations, culminating in the creation of the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever produced. In this contex...

New Executive Order Threatens Mexican Grey Wolf Conservation Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has recently signed an executive order that poses a significant risk to the conservation of the Mexican grey wolf. The directive suggests the removal of this species from the endangered species list, with the stated aim of assisting ranchers in managing predation issues. This decree, signed at the end of last week, highlights that existing regulations restrict ranchers' ability to protect their livestock from natural predators. As a result, the order mandates the Secretary of the Interior to ascertain within 90 days whether Mexican grey wolves meet the criteria for delisting or reclassification under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Furthermore, should the proposed reclassificati...

Trump's Provocative Claims About the Moon This Sunday, former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social account to share a series of AI-generated posts that ranged from the absurd to the offensive. These included renaming New Mexico as "New America" and suggesting uniforms for the Space Force inspired by the Galactic Empire from Star Wars, alongside various historical references. However, one particular image caught considerable attention: a depiction of the Moon with the caption, "The Moon is ours," accompanied by an American flag icon. This raises the question—could he possibly be serious? After all, the United States does not own the Moon… or does it? For many of his supporters, such postings are dismissed as irreverent jokes that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. They contend tha...

Gravitational Waves and the Massive Black Hole Merger In November 2023, LIGO detectors captured gravitational waves generated by the merger of two black holes, whose combined mass was estimated to be between 190 and 265 solar masses. The event, designated as GW231123, marked the most massive black hole merger ever observed. However, a recent analysis suggests that this merger may not be quite as monumental as initially believed. What could account for such a record-breaking signal? It is possible that the gravitational influence of other objects located between the merger and Earth amplified and distorted the signal. Srashti Goyal, Héctor Villarrubia Rojo, and Miguel Zumalacárregui, researchers associated with the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute, A...

Impact of Sargasso on Coastal Workers in Quintana Roo The Pungent Reality of Sargasso The nauseating smell wafts through the air, sending a shiver down the spine. It resembles the odour of countless rotting eggs left to decay by the shore. What should be a picturesque beach with white sand and turquoise waters in the Mexican Caribbean has instead become a repugnant scene, which not only undermines the tropical experience but also serves as a stark reminder of the changes we impose on the ocean and its people. On the coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico, a man hurriedly emerges from a patch of brown seaweed. Dressed in thin clothing and a wet cap, his bare feet are wrinkled and calloused, with only a few nails clinging on. He crosses the street, retching after having spent long hours under the s...

The Rise of Fibre Consumption In the realm of dietary trends, the once-popular notion of "proteinmaxxing" has been eclipsed by a burgeoning focus on fibre intake. Since the summer of 2025, Instagram has recorded over 10,000 posts tagged with #Fibermaxxing and related fibre hashtags, indicating an enthusiasm that shows no signs of waning. This new trend serves as a reminder of the historical shifts in human diets. With the advent of agriculture around 12,000 years ago and the introduction of modern food processing techniques approximately 200 years ago, many individuals have drastically reduced their fibre consumption, particularly in developed nations. Research indicates that around 95% of Americans do not meet their recommended fibre intake, a situation mirrored in various parts of the wo...

Innovative Rescue Technology Using Cyborg Insects In the wake of natural disasters, the deployment of small robots and drones has become commonplace for searching for individuals trapped beneath rubble. However, a significant challenge arises when the gaps are too narrow, rendering them inaccessible to both humans and the currently available robotic devices. In this context, cyborg insects—living insects augmented with electronic components and remotely controlled—have garnered attention as an agile and energy-efficient tool for search operations. Traditionally, these systems have focused primarily on locating victims, with limited capabilities for direct assistance. To address this limitation, a research team from the University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of New South Wales (UN...

Shifting Perspectives on Global Temperature Thresholds For over a decade, the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels has served as a cornerstone of international climate policy, representing a critical threshold beyond which climate risks are expected to escalate significantly. Recent findings from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) indicate that, under current policies and short-term trajectories, surpassing this limit is now deemed inevitable. The report titled "Limiting Overshoot," published on 2nd September, suggests that the planet is likely to exceed the 1.5 °C mark in the coming years. The most optimistic scenario anticipates a peak temperature rise of around 1.8 °C, while other projections suggest spikes exceeding 2 °C. UNEP introduces a ...

Barcelona's Innovative Approach to Olive Pit Waste Spain ranks among the world's foremost consumers of olives, producing an astounding 500,000 tonnes of olive pits annually. In a bid to address this surplus, Barcelona has devised a novel method to repurpose a portion of these by-products: the city plans to utilise the waste to construct and refurbish its street pavements. This initiative, known as Biochar, not only aims to provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional asphalt but also promises to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by as much as 75% associated with the construction of roadways and sidewalks. Transforming Waste into Sustainable Materials The core of the Biochar project involves replacing the limestone filler commonly used in conventional asphalt mixtures with biochar...