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Stargazers around the world were treated to a spectacular sight on Tuesday night as a supermoon coincided with a partial lunar eclipse. This rare event occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and...

The supermoon is an astronomical phenomenon where the full moon appears larger and brighter than usual in the night sky. This occurrence is a sight to behold and has captivated people around the world....

Earlier today, I shared a perplexing puzzle with you about an object that can pass through a small hole but not a big one. Let's revisit the puzzle and explore the solutions.Imagine designing an...

In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find moments of peace and quiet amidst the chaos of our daily lives. The constant bombardment of work, media, and distractions can make it difficult...

When Emma was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, her psychiatrist immediately prescribed her Ritalin. There was no discussion about different ADHD medications or that people with ADHD can respond differently to different stimulants. Emma...

Scientists in the Philippines have developed a new variety of rice that could potentially help in the fight against the rising prevalence of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people...

As the nights get colder and longer in September, the Pisces constellation, also known as the fishes, starts to appear in the eastern sky. If you look towards the east from London at 9:30pm...

Botanists have discovered 33 global "dark spots" where thousands of unknown plant species may be waiting to be found, as per recent research findings. These areas, ranging from Madagascar to Bolivia, have been identified...

While delivering a guest lecture on sticklebacks, Stanford University researcher David Kingsley stumbled upon a peculiar fish that piqued his interest. This fish, known as a sea robin, had a body of a fish,...

At the heart of nearly every large galaxy in the universe, there is a supermassive black hole that devours anything that comes too close. When these cosmic monsters consume large amounts of energy and...

NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope has discovered two new streams of superheated gas in a distant galaxy cluster called Zwicky 8338 (Z8338), which is located about 670 million light-years away from Earth. These streams of...

A full-size model of the space shuttle orbiter, known as "Inspiration," is finally returning to public display after more than 25 years in storage. The City of Downey in California has been working on...

On October 2, 2024, a spectacular annular solar eclipse will grace the sky, creating a mesmerizing "ring of fire" effect. While many of us may not be fortunate enough to witness this phenomenon in...

Tanu Bai's story sheds light on the challenges India faces in achieving its goal of eliminating leprosy by 2027. Despite the government's ambitious Leprosy Mukt Bharat campaign, charity leaders and medical workers remain skeptical...

Dr. Saul Newman, an interdisciplinary researcher at University College London and the University of Oxford, recently received an Ig Nobel prize for his groundbreaking work debunking the myth of the world's oldest people. In...

Britain recently bid farewell to coal as the country shut down its last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar. Madeleine Finlay, along with energy correspondent Jillian Ambrose, visited Nottinghamshire to tour the site before its final...

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global crisis that could have devastating consequences if urgent action is not taken. According to recent research, deaths directly attributed to bacterial AMR are on the rise, with over...

Diary note: it may seem a while off, but the end of the world is still scheduled for 2030, precise date TBC. After once suggesting that nameless devastation could be upon us in 2012,...

Planets are typically round due to their mass creating enough gravity to pull them into a spherical shape. However, this doesn't mean they are perfect spheres. Earth, for example, has a slight bulge around...

Happy Monday, everyone! Let's dive into some interesting science news from this week.NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were initially supposed to return from space in June, will now be staying there...

Science and photography often come together to show us the beauty and complexity of the world through a camera lens. The Bird Photographer of the Year competition highlights the incredible talent and dedication of...

Dark matter may not be as mysterious as we once thought. Scientists believe that black holes, as small as an atom but containing the mass of an asteroid, could be passing through our solar...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of people in the U.S. Many individuals with PCOS struggle with symptoms like irregular periods, changes in hair growth, acne, and infertility. Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains poorly...

Generative artificial intelligence has come a long way since its early days, where laptops would laboriously churn through code to produce quirky outputs like Halloween costumes made of shredded bourbon and chopped water. Optics...

In a world heavily influenced by human activity, animals often face challenges that evolution did not prepare them for. These challenges, known as "evolutionary traps," can have deadly consequences for various species. Natural selection...

It has been over 10 months since the eruption near Grindavík in Iceland started. Multiple eruptions have occurred, tapping into a magma source beneath the island. The lava fountains and flows have covered a...

A rare fossil of an extinct North American porcupine has finally provided answers to a long-standing debate about the evolution of porcupine jaws and tails. According to a recent study published in Current Biology,...

A significant discovery in Spain has provided new insights into the migration patterns of sauropods across Asia and Europe before the extinction of dinosaurs. The newly named Qunkasaura, with its well-preserved bones, has enhanced...

The cell is a fascinating and complex entity that plays a crucial role in the functioning of all living organisms. Scientists have been studying cells for centuries, trying to unravel the mysteries of their...

On October 2nd, an annular solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the Southern Hemisphere. While South America will experience a partial solar eclipse, some lucky observers will see a "ring of fire"...