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...
Unveiling the Mask of Agamemnon: The Truth Behind the Gold Death Mask
The Mask of Agamemnon, a gold funerary mask of a man's face, was discovered at the Mycenae archaeological site in Greece around 1500 B.C. Initially believed to belong to the mythical king Agamemnon, further...
Rise of Whooping Cough, Evolution of Microbes, and Solar Maximum Confirmation
Happy Monday, everyone! I'm Rachel Feltman, and this is your weekly science news update from Scientific American's Science Quickly. Let's dive into some interesting discoveries and developments in the world of science.First off, the...
Exploring Worldschooling: Everything You Need to Know
Worldschooling has become a popular trend among families, where parents take their children out of traditional schooling to travel the world and learn on the go. While there is limited scientific research on the...
The Impact of Decriminalizing Fentanyl on Opioid Overdose Rates
The opioid epidemic in the United States has been devastating, with various waves of addiction leading to a significant rise in overdose deaths. However, recent data shows a glimmer of hope, with a decrease...
Uncovering the Connection Between Thunderstorm Gamma-Ray Flashes and Lightning Bolts
Observations from a retrofitted spy plane hint at a connection between powerful gamma-ray flashes and a thunderstorm’s lightning. Lightning never strikes the same place twice, but in the case of an enormous tropical lightning...
Decoding How the Brain Processes Zero: It’s More Than Just ‘Nothing’
The concept of zero has always been a fascinating topic, especially when it comes to understanding how the brain processes this seemingly abstract notion. Recent studies have shed light on the intricate ways in...