In a groundbreaking discovery, UK scientists have recently found a new planet that may be able to support human life. Gliese 12 b, located just 40 light-years away, orbits its host star every 12.8 days. This planet, which is similar in size to Venus, has an estimated surface temperature of 42C, making it cooler than most of the 5,000 confirmed planets outside our solar system.
Meanwhile, experts are warning of an ‘extreme’ hurricane season in the North Atlantic. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts up to 13 Atlantic hurricanes of category one or higher between June and November. Additionally, as many as seven major hurricanes of category three strength or higher could occur this year, doubling the usual number in a season.
In other news, scientists have successfully used drones to validate walrus counts by comparing them to satellite images from space. And individuals with commonly autocorrected names are fighting back against technology. You can listen to more interesting stories like these on your preferred podcast platform including Apple, Spotify, and others.
