WEIRD NATURE

 

Curving science center takes low-tech approach to keeping cool

Zaha Hadid Architects’ upcoming Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Center features a curving form inspired by traditional Central Asian and Middle Eastern architecture.  ZHA – By Adam Williams 2024 Oct 18 – With its upcoming scientific research center in Uzbekistan, Zaha Hadid Architects has …

Storm clouds generate strange gamma radiation

An artist’s impression of the NASA research plane flying over thunderstorm systems to detect gamma ray emissions.  NASA/ALOFT team – By Michael Irving 2024 Oct 03 – Thor and the Hulk may be more closely related than we thought. Thunderstorms are known to produce …