A remarkable astronomical event is expected to happen this year, offering what NASA calls a 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.' The nova explosion is set to occur in a star system situated 3,000 light years away from Earth and...
The Orangery still stands although Panshanger Hall was demolished in 1954. It is the only part of the house still standing. Despite being fenced in for protection, visitors can still get a good view from not far away. It stands in...
In the foundations of a Maya temple, researchers found the charred bones of royal individuals – possibly evidence of a fiery ritual to mark the end of one dynasty and the beginning of another
The BepiColombo mission, a joint effort between JAXA and the ESA, was only the second (and most advanced) mission to visit Mercury, the least explored planet in the Solar System. With two probes and an advanced suite of scientific...
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit early Wednesday evening, under clear, sunny skies in Florida.
If you’re looking to fill your life with more sound, there’s nothing like a good speaker. After thorough testing, we have a reliable list of the best speakers you can buy in 2024. Our list includes everything from $60 portable ones to...
New archaeological excavations have revealed repeated phases of human occupation of Umm Jirsan lava tube in the Harrat Khaybar, north-western Saudi Arabia. The post Humans Occupied Lava Tube Cave in Saudi Arabia for 7,000 Years,...
While Universal Pictures has long stepped away from its planned Universal Monsters Dark Universe ( except at Universal Studios theme parks ), the cinematic lore of the characters has found new life, thanks to standalone films like Leigh...
Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one that could lead to advances in the...
Scientists created four cannabis-derived CBN analogs (chemical look-a-likes) with enhanced neuroprotective properties and potential for therapeutic application in neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and traumatic brain...
New research has highlighted an area in Arabia that once acted as a key point for cultural exchanges and trades amongst ancient people -- and it all took place in vast caves and lava tubes that have remained largely untapped reservoirs...
The US saw a 22% decline in rates of prescription-opioid overdose related emergency department (ED) visits in children 17 and younger between 2008 and 2019, but an uptick in the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new...
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have detected methane emission from CWISEP J193518.59-154620.3 (W1935 for short), an isolated brown dwarf with a temperature of approximately 482 K. The post Webb Detects...
Surrounded by a host of abundantly fragrant blooming trees, shrubs, and flowers is the artistry of Ivan’s Highins’ sculptures. Dragons, monks, dancing troupes, an enchanted castle, and dozens more fantastic forms amaze and delight...
Hasbro’s Star Wars toys truly love The Mandalorian—there are few entries in the galaxy far, far away (besides the original trilogy ) that come close to the sheer depth the toymaker has delved into the Disney+ show for inspiration. Which...
Soil bacteria help regulate the cycling of carbon and nutrients on Earth. Over time, these bacteria have evolved strategies that determine where they live, what they do, and how they deal with a changing environment. However,...
Silicon-based electronics are approaching their physical limitations and new materials are needed to keep up with current technological demands. Two-dimensional (2D) materials have a rich array of properties, including superconductivity...
Humans, Homo sapiens, have unique features compared with other closely related hominin species and primates, including the shape of the base of the skull. The evolutionary changes underlying these features were significant in allowing...
Cloud seeding almost certainly did not play a significant role in the flooding on the Arabian peninsula this week – but the heavy rains may have been exacerbated by climate change
The second half of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is out this week and, believe it or not, it’s like a completely different movie. While Part One: A Child of Fire, followed the heroic Kora (Sofia Boutella) across the galaxy as she picked up...
It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string. Noah Stocek, a Ph.D. student collaborating with Western physicist Giovanni...
You had to be in the right part of North America to get a great view of the recent solar eclipse. But a particular telescope may have had the most unique view of all. Even though that telescope is in Hawaii and only experienced a partial...
After last week’s episode—already a contender for one of 2024's best single episodes of TV —it would be tough for even a show as consistently strong as X-Men ‘97 to top what it just laid down. It’s not surprising then that this week’s...
Coffee beans in a jar and piles of rice or sand are examples of granular matter: materials composed of large numbers of macroscopic—rather than atomic scale—particles. Although granular matter is extremely familiar in everyday life, it...
Truth Social’s stock price appears to be making a slight rebound Wednesday after losing more than half of its peak value in the month of April. That’s a bit surprising considering the fact that the far right’s favorite meme-stock company...
As anyone with seasonal allergies knows, unseen airborne particles can really wreck a person's day. Like the tree pollen that might be plaguing you this spring, small concentrations of trace elements in the air can have significant...
For some of Bangkok’s best (and most well-priced Isaan food), look no further than this shop-kitchen tucked onto prime street food territory. For decades, Hai Som Tam Convent has been Bangkok office workers’ go-to destination for spicy...
New research shows for the first time that competition was fundamental to speciation -- the rate at which new species emerge -- across 5 million years of hominin evolution. The post Interspecific Competition Played Key Role in Rise and...
When a single bacterial cell divides into two during periods of rapid growth, it doesn't split in half once it reaches a predetermined size. Instead, data has shown, a cell will divide once it has added a certain amount of mass.
Disneyland Forward, the Walt Disney Company’s initiative to expand its original theme park, just got the go-ahead from the Anaheim City Council. Deadline reports that the $1.9 billion expansion plan, which will take decades to finish,...
Boeing, the troubled aircraft manufacturer that makes most of the planes that Americans fly on, was the subject of an unsettling Congressional hearing Wednesday wherein multiple invited speakers accused the company of fostering a “safety...
NASA is building a compact seismometer for its upcoming Artemis 3 mission to the Moon, hoping to learn more about the internal structure of the dusty satellite from its lunar tremors. Read more...
The jawbone of an ichthyosaur uncovered in south-west England has been identified as a new species, and researchers estimate that the whole animal was 20 to 25 metres long
The discovery of vast subsurface seas on Saturn's tiny moon Mimas has redefined our view of what an ocean world can be. We may now know how this buried ocean was formed, revealing it is shockingly young.
A research team led by Dr. Serge Krasnokutski from the Astrophysics Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy at the University of Jena had already demonstrated that simple peptides can form on cosmic dust particles. However,...
It's not a single pesticide or virus stressing honey bees, and affecting their health, but exposure to a complex web of multiple interacting stressors encountered while at work pollinating crops, new research from York University has found.
The calcium-sensing receptor is critical for maintaining healthy calcium levels, but CaSR is also well-known for its side hustles. The receptor is increasingly recognized for its ability to detect other ions and proteins and for its role...