Revising a generalized spin current theory for the magnetoelectric effect in multiferroics

Microscopic aspects of ferroelectricity are canonically related to polar atomic displacements that break inversion symmetry of…

When is a 'basin of attraction' like an octopus?

Mathematicians who study dynamical systems often focus on the rules of attraction. Namely, how does the…

Forests could be key to estuarine fish conservation

Estuaries—areas where rivers meet the sea—are one of the most vulnerable ecosystems. They face anthropogenic threats,…

Using 'mirror nuclei' to probe fundamental physics of atoms and neutron stars

About 20 years ago, Michigan State University’s B. Alex Brown had an idea to reveal insights…

Series of CMEs impact Earth, sparking G3 – Strong geomagnetic storming

A coronal mass ejection (CME) produced by the long-duration M1.7 solar flare1 at 03:01 UTC on…

Space Station call with French President Emmanuel Macron

Video: 00:20:53 ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet had a call with the French President Emmanuel Macron on…

Explore ESA’s interactive Climate Change Kit

Arguably, humankind has never been more aware of the jeopardy we and the planet face because…

Pangolin trafficking: Iceberg tip of Nigeria's illegal trade revealed

Since the first reported pangolin seizure in Nigeria in 2010, the country has seen an explosion…

Aviation's present-day contribution to human-induced global warming is 4% and will increase over the next 30 years

Aviation is responsible for more global warming than implied by its carbon footprint alone. According to…

Biomass: weighing Earth’s forest from space

Around 30% of Earth’s land surface is covered by forest. Absorbing around 8 Gigatonnes a year…