The Impending Threat of Orbital Debris: Plans to Destroy the International Space Station
In 2031, the International Space Station (ISS) will meet its end, crashing into the Pacific Ocean near Point Nemo, the farthest point from land on Earth. SpaceX will assist in this controlled deorbiting process...
Revolutionizing Phobia Treatment: The Power of ‘Unconscious’ Therapies
Exposure therapy has long been a go-to treatment for phobias and fear-related conditions, requiring patients to face their fears head-on repeatedly until the fear diminishes. However, the dropout rates for this type of therapy...
Understanding the Impact of Nuclear War: Importance of U.N. Study
At the United Nations, there is a push to form a group of scientists who will study and share information about the effects of nuclear war. This effort aims to increase global awareness about...
Rapid Spread: The Impact of Faster Wildfires on Communities
Wildfires have always been a threat to communities, but recent research shows that the fastest-moving wildfires are becoming even more destructive due to climate change. A new study analyzed tens of thousands of wildfires...
AI Child Abuse Images Maker Hugh Nelson Sentenced to 18 Years in Landmark Case
Hugh Nelson, a 27-year-old from Bolton, has been sentenced to 18 years in a groundbreaking case involving the creation of child abuse images using AI technology and real pictures of children. Nelson used a...
Discovering Multiple Solutions to the Pythagorean Theorem: A High School Student’s Journey
Ne'Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson, two high school students from Louisiana, have made headlines in the math community for discovering multiple new solutions to the Pythagorean theorem. Their journey began when they found an...
Fastest Recorded Wind Speeds in History
Hurricane Irma may have hit Miami, Florida with winds exceeding 100 mph, but it did not set the record for the fastest wind speed ever recorded. That title belongs to a "Big Wind" that...
UN Warns Global Climate Action Plans Inadequate
The United Nations has issued a warning that global climate action plans are not sufficient to prevent the devastating impacts of climate change on economies worldwide. According to the United Nations Framework Convention on...
How Rainfall Increases Carbon Sequestration in the Ocean
Rainfall has a significant impact on carbon sequestration in the ocean, according to a recent study led by oceanographer David Ho. Ho's research shows that rain enhances the transfer velocity of carbon dioxide (CO2)...
Exploring the Impact of Superstitions, Lore, and Myths on the Subconscious Mind
Superstitions, lore, and myths have a powerful impact on the subconscious mind, shaping people's beliefs and behaviors towards animals. Black animals, such as black cats, often fall victim to negative superstitions, leading to lower...