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The Perseids meteor shower, a beloved event for skywatchers, is currently at its peak, offering a dazzling display of colorful streaks across the night sky. This annual event, which has been active since mid-July...

Invasive sea lampreys have become a major concern in the Great Lakes, with their populations skyrocketing during the pandemic. These parasitic fish, often referred to as "vampires of the sea," have wreaked havoc on...

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become essential tools for enhancing online security and privacy. By rerouting and encrypting internet traffic, VPNs protect users from cyber threats and surveillance. Additionally, VPNs enable users to bypass...

Stargazers across the UK are in for a celestial treat as the Perseid meteor shower, considered the "best meteor shower of the year," is expected to peak on the night of August 12, continuing...

In space, there are clouds that contain gas and dust from stars. Our solar system formed 4.6 billion years ago from a molecular cloud. Most dust grains were destroyed during this formation. The dark...

SpaceX is gearing up for the fifth test flight of its Starship megarocket, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built. The company has confirmed that the Starship and Super Heavy are ready for...

Improving Code Quality Through Peer ReviewResearchers in the field of earth and planetary science now have a new tool at their disposal to enhance the quality of their work. By using Code Ocean, authors...

NASA's NEOWISE telescope, dedicated to planetary defense, has officially ended its mission after 15 years of detecting near-Earth asteroids and comets. Originally designed for a seven-month mission, NEOWISE exceeded expectations by discovering over 200...

Ray Kurzweil, a well-known futurist and director of engineering at Google, predicts that humans will merge with machines in the near future. This concept, known as "The Singularity," suggests that artificial intelligence will reach...

On August 8, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever “megaquake alert” following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. The earthquake caused minor tsunamis and injured 16 people. The quake originated offshore...