New theories suggest that it rains on Jupiter and Saturn, just not in the way you’d think it would. Since the gas giants are structurally different from the Earth, their rain isn’t made up of water, nor do they fall through an atmosphere; instead, “raining” is when helium droplets fall through liquid metallic hydrogen. How do we know this? Scientists simulated the conditions on Jupiter and found that helium and hydrogen separated, with the former forming droplets which could possibly precipitate into rain.
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Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
