The Vikings’ Failure to Establish a Colony in North America
The Vikings were among the first Europeans to reach North America, landing in what is now Newfoundland, Canada, around A.D. 1000. They established an outpost at L'anse aux Meadows but did not colonize North...
Ultimate ‘Super Star Cluster’ Spotted by James Webb Telescope in Milky Way’s Deep Space
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an incredible image of the super star cluster Westerlund 1, located 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Ara. This cluster is known as a galactic factory,...
Revealing Invisible Matter: Black Holes from Universe’s Early Days
Dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up the majority of the mass in almost every galaxy in the universe, has long remained invisible to scientists. Despite its gravitational interactions with other objects, dark...
Uncovering the Historic Equation: 180-Year-Old Graffiti that Revolutionized Mathematics
On October 16, 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had a moment of inspiration while walking along Dublin's Royal Canal. He was so excited that he took out his penknife and carved his...
Universe’s Fate: Big Freeze Theory and Holographic Model Implications
Researchers have discovered a potential grim fate for the universe due to a hypothetical form of dark energy, which could lead to a "long freeze" where all activity essentially ceases as everything grows cold....
Dairy’s Impact on Antibiotic Effectiveness: Explained
You may have heard that certain foods and drinks can interfere with medications, like grapefruit and alcohol. But did you know that dairy products can also impact the effectiveness of some drugs, particularly antibiotics?...
Discovery of 1,600-Year-Old Roman Fort in Turkey Excites Archaeologists
Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have made an exciting discovery of a fourth-century Roman military structure at Hasankeyf, a historic site that has been continuously inhabited for over 10,000 years. This newly uncovered fort confirms...
Exploring the Scientific Explanation Behind Ghost Encounters
Chances are, you've heard a spooky ghost story from someone you know. Maybe you've even had a ghostly encounter yourself. But despite the lack of scientific evidence, why do people believe they've seen or...
Unusual Feeding Habits of Deep Sea Creatures: An Ancient and Complex Game
Author Sönke Johnsen takes readers on a fascinating journey into the deep sea, where unique feeding habits have evolved among creatures in the open ocean. In this mysterious world, finding food is a complex...
Short-horned Lizard: Facts about the Inflatable ‘Horny Toad’ with Toxic Blood Squirt
The Greater short-horned lizard, also known as Phrynosoma hernandesi, is a fascinating creature found in North and Central America. These unique lizards have a distinctive appearance with a squat, flat shape and short snouts,...