BepiColombo Begins Final Approach to Mercury

Japan researchers testing paper-and-plastic wine bottle as greener alternative to glass

KOFU -- The Institute of Enology and Viticulture at the University of Yamanashi and its partners are testing a paper-and-plastic wine bottle as an env

• Researchers at University of Yamanashi test paper-and-plastic wine bottle.
• efbottle is 30% lighter than traditional glass bottles, reducing carbon emissions.
• Bottle's surface can be printed on, enabling new design possibilities.

2026-09-06 ·mainichi.jp

Antarctica gained a record 695 billion tons of ice. Scientists found the surprising reason

East Antarctica gained an astonishing 695 billion tons of ice between 2021 and 2023, temporarily slowing Antarctica’s long-term decline.

2026-09-06 ·sciencedaily.com

Where a Massive Solar Storm Could Take Down the US Power Grid for Millions

A new study published Friday in AGU Advances "depicts the most advanced picture yet of how a rare but massive solar storm could affect some US industries and electric systems more than others,"…

2026-09-06 ·hardware.slashdot.org