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Get ready for one of the most exciting events in astronomy - the Perseid meteor shower. This year, there is something special about it, according to Abigail Beall.The Perseid meteor shower is a spectacular...

Oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone," is not only responsible for regulating emotions but also plays a role in controlling blood pressure, according to a recent study. Scientists have identified two brain chemicals,...

Sarah Shomstein, a vision scientist, discovered she had aphantasia two years ago. She attended a seminar where the presenter asked the audience to imagine an apple. When Shomstein closed her eyes, she couldn't actually...

The tiger is a majestic big cat and one of the most recognizable animals in the world. Unfortunately, they are endangered, with only about 4,500 tigers left in Asia and parts of the Middle...

An ancient hoard of Persian coins was recently discovered in Notion, an ancient city-state in modern-day Turkey, shedding light on the political landscape of the late fifth century B.C. The hoard, consisting of darics,...

As the sun sets behind the Grand Teton Mountains, a local outfitter named Jake Hutton leads a horseback tour of the Kelly Parcel, sharing thrilling stories of encounters with grizzly bears. The 640-acre state-owned...

Tech history is full of stories of companies that have weathered industry changes and emerged stronger. Some have thrived while others have faded into obscurity. One such company is Tandy, known for its TRS-80...

Athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics have been showcasing the high-tech swag they received for the games, especially the new Olympic-themed Samsung flip phones. Each athlete was given this phone, which is currently...

Psychedelic drugs have been making a comeback in recent years, with stories emerging about the therapeutic benefits of compounds like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. Oregon and Colorado have taken the lead in legalizing the...

SpaceX achieved another milestone on Sunday as they successfully deployed 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites lifted off at 3:24 a.m. EDT...

Sleep is an essential component of our daily lives, consuming about a third of our time. It directly impacts our overall well-being, happiness, and quality of life. Sleep health is a complex concept that...

Isaac Newton once famously said, "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." This quote highlights the fact that scientific progress is built upon the work of many...

Flying into space is a dream for many, but it also poses significant risks and challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining good health. One of the key issues that astronauts face is muscle...

Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult to diagnose, but recent research suggests that proteins in the blood could offer a solution. At the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia, new findings were presented, indicating...

Humans have long been fascinated with the idea of where we come from and what makes us uniquely human. From the days of Neanderthals to the discovery of Australopithecus and Paranthropus, our understanding of...

Many people in the meteorological community have mixed feelings about the movie Twister, a 1996 blockbuster about tornado-chasing scientists. While the movie takes some creative liberties with the science of tornadoes, it remains a...

Computing in today's world is mainly digital, with electronic circuits manipulating binary digits - 0s and 1s. But analog computing, which operates using continuous data, has been used for centuries to understand the natural...

On July 20, 1969, during the historic Apollo 11 mission, astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong deployed a passive seismometer on the moon's surface to detect vibrations and moonquakes. This device successfully transmitted data...

Palomar Observatory, located in Southern California, is bidding farewell to a long-standing tradition of serving elegant sit-down meals to astronomers during their observing runs. The California Institute of Technology, which owns and operates the...

Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being. Your mouth is not just for eating and speaking; it can also reveal a lot about your health. Neglecting oral health can lead to various...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements. The type of IBS a person has can vary from constipation, diarrhea, or a combination of...