Environmental Science

2 articles

Microscopic view of RNA and protein systems, some thriving and others fading, representing the delicate balance of early life and extinction risks.

RNA protein systems face extinction risks, study reveals

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have precisely mapped the environmental tipping points that determine if a self-replicating RNA-protein system will flourish into complexity or vanish entirely.

David Grossman·June 6, 2026

Satellite view of a coastal city experiencing severe flooding, with visible land subsidence highlighted, emphasizing the accelerated threat of rising waters.

Cosmos & Space

Satellite Maps Reveal Sinking Coasts Accelerate Coastal Flooding

In Jakarta, parts of the city are sinking by as much as 25 centimeters per year, according to the National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Marcus Cole·June 6, 2026