A porcupine quill and some careful excavation have enabled researchers in South Africa to identify a new species of enormous predatory fish dating back to around 360 million years ago. It was retrieved from Waterloo Farm in Cacadu District Municipality, Eastern Cape, and is thought to have been almost 3 meters long making it a […]
Watch Mercury Crossing The Sun In Splendid Solar Orbiter Footage
On January 3, 2023, Solar Orbiter witnessed a transit of Mercury. The smallest and innermost planet of our solar system was in front of the Sun from the vantage point of the space mission, which is a collaboration between the European Space Agency and NASA. Researchers used the opportunity to check all the instrumentation on […]
The Reason Why Different Cheeses Have A Smell
Not all cheeses have a strong smell, but you certainly know when you’re dealing with one that does. Whether you love it or hate it, the smell of cheese has a fascinating origin that also makes it taste so good. The more pungent cheeses, such as Époisses, Stinking Bishop or Limburger, tend to be what […]
Huge Winter Storm Is Bringing Extreme Weather To Almost All Of America
The United States is forecasted to endure the extremes of weather in the coming days as a significant coast-to-coast winter storm churns out snow, freezing rains, heavy winds, and possible flash flooding in a weather event that will see “almost all of the country experiencing some form of notable weather” according to the National Weather […]
Our Moon Has Been Slowly Drifting Away From Earth Over The Past 2.5 Billion Years
Looking up at the moon in the night sky, you would never imagine that it is slowly moving away from Earth. But we know otherwise. In 1969, NASA’s Apollo missions installed reflective panels on the moon. These have shown that the moon is currently moving 3.8 cm away from the Earth every year. If we […]
Do Cats Sleep With Their Eyes Open?
Calling all cat owners: have you ever wondered if cats sleep with their eyes open? Perhaps you found your pet snoring while gazing empty-brained at the ceiling, or thought they looked a bit dead when you spotted them slumped with their glassy eyes staring right at you, only for them to bounce back to life. […]
New Hypersonic Missile Engine Could Have Almost Double The Range, Claim Chinese Researchers
Chinese researchers claim to have significantly boosted the efficiency of boron air-breathing engines in a massive breakthrough for hypersonic missiles, according to the state-sponsored South China Morning Post. The new advancements resulted in 79 percent fuel efficiency in ground simulations, giving engines capable of pushing Mach 6 much further range and increasing the viability of […]
Asteroid That Flew Past Earth Is The Most Oblong Known
On February 3, asteroid 2011 AG5 flew past Earth at a distance of 1.8 million kilometers (1.1 million miles). That’s about five times the Earth-Moon distance – far enough to be very safe, but close enough to do some cool science. Goldstone Solar System Radar was used to study the shape, rotation, size, and surface […]
The Link Between Wombat Poo And Lava Revealed
Further investigation into wombats’ unique droppings has revealed a general law of mammalian feces, determining why some animals produce pellets while others make logs – and the work could even have some surprising applications. Among the many features that make wombats wonderful are their droppings, which are so cubic you could almost use them to […]
15-Minute Cities: How To Separate The Reality From The Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy theories aren’t a new thing, and for as long as they’ve been around they’ve ranged from the benign to the absurd. From the six moon landings being faked to the Earth being flat, or our ruling class being lizards, we’ve all probably come across them in one form or another. Yet, in a surprise […]
Paralyzed Patient Able To Cut Steak Thanks To Spinal Cord Stimulation
Two partially paralyzed patients have successfully executed a range of complex manual tasks, including, for one of the patients, cutting steak and opening a lock, thanks to a neurotechnology that stimulates the spinal cord. Consisting of a pair of electrodes that engage neural circuits within the spine, the device generated immediate improvements in strength, range […]
Stress Is Contagious. Can We Stop The Spread, And Should We Even Try?
We humans are empathic by nature – it’s a fundamental part of how we build relationships with one another. Most people subconsciously mirror the feelings of those around them and try to think the way they must be thinking. When this goes wrong, it can have some pretty alarming effects; but even outside of these […]
The Earth May Have A Core Within Its Core Within Its Core
Like an onion or a set of Russian dolls it seems the there is no end to the Earth’s internal structure. New research indicates the component known as the “inner core” consists of an innermost core and a middle core (still called inner). Although both are probably made of solid iron and nickel, it seems […]
Early Morning College Classes Correlated With Poor Academic Performance, Large Study Finds
A large study has found a correlation that university students might find interesting: early morning classes are correlated with poorer academic performance in students who take them. The study aimed to test whether classes early in the morning were more poorly attended than classes at a less rude time, and whether the classes had an […]
Idaho Bill Looks To Ban mRNA Vaccines – How Do They Work?
Republican lawmakers in Idaho have put forward a bill to ban the administration of mRNA vaccines in the state, encompassing any vaccine that uses the technology but specifically targeting the COVID-19 jabs. The bill would block both current life-saving mRNA jabs and any future developments, including those currently in the pipeline against various cancers. Proposed […]
Lost WWII Submarine USS Albacore Found Over 70 Years After Sinking
The USS Albacore, a submarine deemed on “eternal patrol” since it went missing in World War II, has been found once over 70 years on. The submarine began its service on June 1, 1942, and is credited with sinking 10 enemy vessels during its service, making it one of the most successful submarines of World […]
What Makes Vinyl Chloride So Dangerous To Your Health?
It’s been nearly three weeks since a train came off the rails in Ohio, causing the evacuation of the nearby town of East Palestine and threatening an environment that includes some of the most important waterways in North America. Now, local residents are reporting a range of concerning ailments – symptoms that they fear are […]
Epigenetic And Social Factors Both Predict Aging And Health – But New Research Suggests One Might Be Stronger
Can we objectively tell how fast we are aging? With a good measure, scientists might be able to change our rate of aging to live longer and healthier lives. Researchers know that some people age faster than others and have been trying to concisely measure the internal physiological changes that lead to deteriorating health with […]
2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered In Gaza In Pristine Condition
A 2,000-year-old sarcophagus, lead-lined and dating back to the Roman era, has been discovered by archaeologists working in the Gaza strip. Located just 500 meters (0.3 miles) from the sea along the Northern Gaza coast, the sarcophagus is part of a large Roman necropolis that was discovered only last year. The excavation project is being […]
Selena Gomez Talks About Side Effects Of Her Lupus Medication, But What Is The Autoimmune Condition?
Singer and actor Selena Gomez has hit headlines recently after explaining to her followers on TikTok that she has experienced a bit of weight gain due to a side effect of her lupus medication. “I tend to hold a lot of water weight and that happens very normally. When I’m off [the medication] I tend […]
