For thousands of years, humans have noticed something peculiar about their animal companions. Stories from around the world tell of dogs barking frantically, cats hiding under beds, horses galloping wildly, and birds abandoning their nests. The common thread? These strange behaviors happen just hours or even days before the earth starts shaking beneath our feet. ...
Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, something extraordinary happens before many volcanic ions. In the days, weeks, or even months leading up to these explosive events, volcanoes produce mysterious sounds that scientists have learned to decode. These acoustic signals, invisible to the human ear, hold crucial clues about impending ions and have revolutionized how we monitor ...
It’s the cosmic riddle hiding beneath our feet: why does Earth’s crust crack, collide, and dive, while our neighbors wear a single, rigid shell? The mystery isn’t just academic – it’s the engine behind mountains, oceans, and the climate stability that let life flourish. Scientists are chasing the answer across lava fields, inside diamond-anvil presses, ...
Gargi Chakravorty
