Tag: Science
China’s Hailin Impact Crater: Uncovering a Meteor Pit from a ‘Nuclear Explosion Level’ Event
China's Hailin Impact Crater: Uncovering a Meteor Pit from a 'Nuclear Explosion Level' EventThe Hailin impact crater in Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China, is making...
Stunning NASA Photos Show Lava Flowing Near Iceland’s Blue Lagoon
A fiery stream of lava flowing near Iceland's Blue Lagoon has been captured in a stunning new satellite image released by NASA. The photos,...
Understanding Crepuscular Rays: Nature’s Spectacular Light Phenomenon
Being an astronomer is a fascinating experience. Whether it's during the day or at night, the sky never fails to offer its wonders. One...
Understanding the Role of Marine Snow in Ocean Carbon Sequestration
The ocean's digestive system is made up of picky microbes and the precise dynamics of drifting debris. Carbon falls through the ocean in the...
Orca Gang’s Brutal Hunting Strategy Against World’s Largest Shark: A Fascinating Behavior
A gang of orcas off the coast of Mexico has been observed hunting whale sharks, the world's largest shark species, in a brutal and...
Menu Warnings Don’t Impact Calorie Consumption, Study Shows
Calorie labels on restaurant and takeaway food were introduced by the government in 2022 to combat obesity. However, a recent study published in Nature...
Quiz: Name the 13 Countries on Earth’s Equator Line
The equator is a line that goes around the middle of the Earth. It is about 24,900 miles long and divides the Earth into...
Youngest Exoplanet Ever Discovered Orbiting Unstable Star
A new study suggests that a "baby" exoplanet, named TIDYE-1b, has been discovered orbiting a protostar in the Taurus molecular cloud. This gas giant...
Smallest Asteroid Ever Seen Exploded Above Niagara Falls
The asteroid 2022 WJ1 exploded above southern Ontario, creating a spectacular green fireball that was visible for miles. This tiny asteroid, only discovered a...
Ancient Footprints: Homo erectus Coexisted with Proto-Human Species
Researchers have made an exciting discovery in Kenya, finding 1.5 million-year-old footprints that suggest two different pre-human species lived together. This finding raises new...