Bizarre ‘Pet Cloud’ Seen Above New Zealand: Earth from Space View
A strange phenomenon known as the "Taieri Pet" cloud has been spotted in a recent satellite photo of New Zealand. This unique cloud formation is an altocumulus standing lenticular cloud (ASLC) that forms when...
Impact of Giant Meteorite Strike on Earth’s Life Diversity: Research Findings
Around 3.26 billion years ago, Earth experienced a catastrophic event when a massive meteorite, known as S2, crashed into our planet. This meteorite, estimated to be four times the size of Mount Everest, had...
Earliest Known Asymmetrical Animal: Half-a-Billion-Year-Old ‘Marine Roomba’
Scientists have recently discovered the earliest known animal with an asymmetrical body, dating back over 555 million years ago in what is now the Australian outback. This ancient creature, named Quaestio simpsonorum, was described...
Earth’s Magnetic Field Flipping 41,000 Years Ago: Haunting Sounds in New Animation
A captivating new video has been released by the European Space Agency, showcasing Earth's magnetic field going haywire and almost disappearing during a polar reversal event that occurred around 41,000 years ago. The video,...
Promising Depression Treatment: At-Home Brain Stimulation Trial
Patients with depression may soon have a new treatment option available to them - a brain-stimulation device that can be used at home. A recent clinical trial has shown promising results, suggesting that patients...
Discovery of Inside-Out Galaxy by James Webb Telescope at Dawn of Time
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made a fascinating discovery of a unique "inside-out" galaxy in the early universe. This galaxy, known as JADES-GS+53.18343?27.79097, emerged just 700 million years after the Big Bang...
Thriving Early Life on Earth: Surviving Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts
Sixty-six million years ago, a catastrophic asteroid impact changed the course of Earth's history. The impact, which occurred in what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, wiped out 75 percent of species on...
Orionid Meteor Shower 2022: Dates and Viewing Guide for Stargazers
The Orionid Meteor Shower is set to light up the night sky with a stunning display of celestial fireworks caused by debris left by Halley's Comet. The shower peaks for several hours from midnight,...
Diamonds vs. Emeralds: Comparing Rarity and Value in Gemstones
Sparkling diamonds and verdant emeralds are some of the most sought-after and valuable gemstones in the world. But when it comes to rarity, which gemstone takes the crown? According to a 2019 review in...
Identifying the Threat of Clearview AI: How Creepy Tech Can Expose Your Anonymity
In this excerpt from "Your Face Belongs to Us" by Kashmir Hill, the emergence of Clearview AI is described as a game-changer in the world of facial recognition technology. Clearview AI claimed to have...