Tag: Science

Fifty years ago, researchers found an important fossil in Ethiopia that changed our understanding of human evolution. This fossil, known as Lucy, is a female hominin and has become famous worldwide. Lucy is special...

Happy Monday, readers! I'm here to share some fascinating science news with you. Let's start with the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, which recently arrived at the International Space Station. This small Japanese spacecraft...

Nature has a powerful impact on our mental health and overall well-being, as studies have shown. However, as our cities continue to expand, green spaces are disappearing, leading to negative effects on our health....

Forest bathing, a practice that involves immersing oneself in nature, has been shown to have significant health benefits. But could this practice be brought into clinical settings as an alternative form of treatment for...

The U.S. military's secretive X-37B space plane is becoming a little less mysterious as Boeing and the U.S. Space Force have recently shared details about its aerobraking maneuvers. Aerobraking is a process that helps...

A recent study led by astrophysicist David Bogensberger from the University of Michigan has revealed new insights into the jets emitted by black holes. Using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, researchers discovered bright...

The Concorde was a groundbreaking supersonic passenger jet that could fly faster than the speed of sound, setting records for its speed and efficiency. Engineers faced challenges in designing an aircraft that could handle...

For centuries, the idea that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when faced with danger has been a popular myth. This belief may have originated from the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder, who...

The Milky Way is a massive galaxy that attracts smaller "satellite galaxies" to orbit around it. These satellite galaxies, which contain only a few billion stars, have been captured by the Milky Way's gravitational...

Black Friday is fast approaching, and it's the perfect time to score some great deals on science and technology products. From cameras to telescopes, fitness trackers, and more, there will be discounts on a...

NASA recently released images showing gravity waves emitted by Hurricane Helene rippling through the sky. These waves were observed 55 miles above Earth's surface, spreading far north of Florida as the storm made landfall....

Mars has always fascinated scientists and researchers due to its potential for sustaining life. Recent research led by planetary scientists at Harvard University suggests that Mars' magnetic field may have lasted longer than previously...

Gharials, also known as Gavialis gangeticus, are a unique species of crocodilian that split from other crocodilian species over 40 million years ago. These fascinating creatures can be found in freshwater rivers in India...

Clouds are a crucial part of the Earth's weather system. They form when water vapor in the atmosphere clings to tiny particles and turns into liquid droplets or ice crystals. A recent study has...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has raised concerns about the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine, a key ingredient found in popular over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant...

The Yixian Formation in China has long been known as the "Pompeii" of the dinosaur world, holding some of the best-preserved fossils on Earth. These fossils provide a glimpse into life 130 million to...

Charles Darwin, a renowned British naturalist, biologist, and geologist, was a key figure in the 19th century. His groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection, outlined in his famous book "On the Origin of...

Difficult births are not unique to humans, as a recent study on chimpanzee pelvic bones has revealed. This analysis suggests that complicated births may not have emerged in humans as a result of the...

A mysterious volcanic comet known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann has recently experienced its largest outburst in over three years, according to researchers. This city-size comet, spanning around 37 miles across, has unleashed four major eruptions in...

The H5N1 bird flu virus has been making headlines this year, with nearly 50 cases reported in the U.S. so far. While the virus has caused only mild illnesses in humans, the Centers for...

Plate tectonics have long been considered a crucial element in the evolution of life on Earth. The movement of Earth's crust is unique to our planet and has played a significant role in shaping...

A recent discovery by astronomers has shed light on the collision of two neutron stars, resulting in the creation of the smallest black hole ever observed. This cosmic event took place 130 million light-years...

Scientists have recently made an exciting discovery about the king cobra, the world's longest venomous snake. For almost two centuries, the king cobra was thought to be a single species known as Ophiophagus hannah....

The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, was developed by scientists at Kyoto University and the logging company Sumitomo Forestry. This innovative spacecraft measures just 4 inches on each side and has a very retro...

A group of school kids and college students made a surprising discovery when they found that a Russian island in the Arctic had completely vanished. Mesyatsev Island, which was a floating piece of icy...

In this episode of “Health Equity Heroes,” we delve into the complex issue of weight and its impact on health. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a significant portion...

The study of neurons, the basic building blocks of our brains, is a central focus in modern neuroscience. These tiny cells communicate through electrical spikes, which are believed to be the key to understanding...

The Martian New Year is just around the corner, and it's time to celebrate! While we Earthlings may be used to celebrating on January 1st, Mars has its own unique calendar system that marks...

The collapse of the Arecibo Telescope in 2020 was a result of issues that had been building up for nearly 3 years, according to a recent federal report. The report found that there had...

A rare discovery has been made off the coast of Albania - a ghostly white deep-sea shark. The angular roughshark was caught by a commercial trawler near Sazan Island at a depth of 656...