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People across the UK and US may catch a glimpse of a special light show tonightMark Hilton/iStockphoto/Getty Images The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are expected…
Smoke rings resemble vortices produced by laser lightYevhen Rychko / Alamy Stock Photo Twisting short pulses from a laser to form a series of donut-shaped vortices…
Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, harbors an ocean of low-density water or ammonia inside, according to an analysis of archival data from NASA’s Cassini mission. A representation…
Dyson sphere can capture energy from stars dot zebra/alamy Two surveys of millions of stars in our galaxy have revealed mysterious spikes in infrared heat from…
Thinking about starting a family in the future? You may have considered freezing your eggs, as many women are looking to preserve their fertility as they…
A severe solar storm is expected to bring about an increase in the number of aurora borealis on Friday, with forecasts predicting the aurora may even…
Light reflecting off the rounded rim creates a mathematically significant shape in this coffee cupsarah hart The following is an excerpt from the Lost in Space-Time…
If girls don’t have the products they need, they can have overlapping periods, miss school, and perform poorly on exams. Caiaimage/Chris Ryan/iStockphoto/Getty Images A British study…
Excited to witness the Northern Lights? You’re in luck! The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across parts of the UK and US tonight. For…
Earthworm lizards have pink or brown scaly skin, black beady eyes, and sometimes shy smiles. But behind that smile are sharp teeth, a strong jaw, and…
Surprising differences that may be found on other planets highlight fundamental difficulties in defining life Richard Bisley/Science Photo Library alien earth Lisa Kaltenegger (Allen Lane (UK)…
As animal lovers, we all know how funny pets can be, whether they mean to or not. Check out the comedy pet photo competition created by…
Running is generally associated with improved healthIan Forsyth/Getty Images Although it has been suggested that excessive exercise can damage our health, researchers have found that people…
Working from home has become the norm for many office workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this setup has its advantages, one common issue is…
The early May skies have been spectacular so far as the Eta Aquari meteor shower, the signature of the famous Halley’s Comet, has pierced our atmosphere.…
Paleontologists have reported fossils of a new genus and species of pseudoscorpion from the Eocene Cambay amber of western India. Geogaranya variensis. Image credit: Agnihotri other,…
Largest 3D map slice of the universe ever Lea Raman/DESI collaboration There are hints that the universe may be behaving in unexpected ways, and astrophysicists are…
Thanks to a new visualization created on a NASA supercomputer, we can now dive into the event horizon, the point of no return for a black…
Shutterstock/MaxZolotukh It’s that time of year, at least in the northern hemisphere, when people start planning their summer vacations. I am in the market myself and…
When people trade stocks, they don’t necessarily learn from experience Bill Ross/Getty Images Learning from past mistakes may never make you the best decision maker. This…
Spiral galaxy in Ursa Major NASA, ESA, A. Reese (STScI/JHU) The following is an excerpt from the monthly Launchpad newsletter, where resident space expert Leah Crane…
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain technology startup, made an announcement on Wednesday regarding a setback that occurred weeks after the first human brain implant was inserted into…
make a nest in the mouth Large museums are full of hidden and interesting items. The photo above shows one of his. A bird’s nest is…
The concept of the Anthropocene was originated by chemist and Nobel Prize winner Paul Crutzen at a scientific conference in Mexico in 2000. “We are no…
Eastern Herman tortoise prepares to leave eggs for the worldEdwin Giesbarth/naturepl.com infinite lifeJules Howard (Elliott & Thompson) What do you think of when you think of…
Shutterstock/peterschreiber.media Even if you’re not familiar with the details, you’re probably familiar with the term “permanent chemicals.” These are a class of about 16,000 man-made compounds…
It can be daunting to reach out to someone you haven’t heard from in a while.Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images We often worry that long-lost friends…
When investigating the cause of earthquakes, it is common to focus on what lies beneath the surface. Extensive research has shown that tectonic plates and faults…
According to research, consuming ultra-processed foods (UPF) may have a significant impact on longevity and overall health. The study suggests that a high intake of UPF…
Sperm whale (physeter macrocephalus) They are highly social mammals that use clicks to communicate. New research shows that, just like in human language, they can combine…
Physicists are Potassium Decay (KDK) Collaboration. They directly observed for the first time a very rare but important decay pathway from potassium-40 to argon-40. Their results…
Archaeologists from Macquarie University and the Polish Academy of Sciences' Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures have discovered 16 new rock art sites in Sudan's eastern…
Gases gushing from the lava-covered surface of the super-Earth exoplanet 55 Cancri may provide an atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide, according to a…
NGC 4151 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 62 million light-years away in the northern constellation Hanabi. This artist's concept shows possible locations for iron revealed…
These futuristic batteries could eventually be able to charge electric cars at a fraction of the speed of today. Dakuku/Getty Images Quantum batteries could one day…
Shadow Hand robotic devices are built to withstand impact damage shadow robot company The new robotic hand offers extremely fast and flexible finger movements, while being…
A recent theory proposes that heavy snowfall might be a contributing factor to triggering earthquake swarms. This suggests that events on or above the surface could…
Rameses III was one of Egypt’s great warrior pharaohs. The temple he built at Medinet Habu near the Valley of the Kings highlights why. Its walls…
There are various types of whales which are organisms that live in Earth’s oceans and use different types of vocalizations to communicate. The largest of the…
For years, astronomers have been on the quest for a rocky planet beyond our solar system with an atmosphere that could potentially bear life. After much…
