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The World’s Oldest Story Astronomers Say Global Myths About ‘Seven Sisters’ Stars May Reach Back 100,000 Years

The World’s Oldest Story Astronomers Say Global Myths About ‘Seven Sisters’ Stars May Reach Back 100,000 Years

A stunning cluster of stars known as the Pleiades, or “seven sisters,” may see in the northern sky around December. If you look closely, you…
The Current around the Antarctic Is Speeding Up Because Of Climate Change

The Current around the Antarctic Is Speeding Up Because Of Climate Change

The Antarctic Circumpolar Circulation, maybe more than any other ocean current, has a significant impact on the Earth’s climate (ACC). Even as we fear that…
Gliese 179 b – an Extrasolar Planet

Gliese 179 b – an Extrasolar Planet

Gliese 179 b is an extrasolar planet that orbits the M-type main-sequence star Gliese 179, which is located in the constellation Orion about 40 light-years…
At Extremely Low Temperatures, a so-called “Strange Metal” has been Demonstrated to be a Superconductor

At Extremely Low Temperatures, a so-called “Strange Metal” has been Demonstrated to be a Superconductor

Certain materials lose their electrical resistance at low temperatures and conduct electricity without loss. The phenomena of superconductivity has been recognized since 1911, however, it…
One of the World’s Most Powerful Currents is Becoming Faster as a Result of Climate Change

One of the World’s Most Powerful Currents is Becoming Faster as a Result of Climate Change

The only ocean stream that circumnavigates the globe, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), is speeding up. Using a decades-long set of observational records, scientists are…
Dogs Eating Fish Carry a Debilitating Human Parasite

Dogs Eating Fish Carry a Debilitating Human Parasite

Parasites are small animals that require the presence of one or more host animals to complete their life cycle. In general, they are unable to…
The Feathers of Migrating Birds are Lighter in Color

The Feathers of Migrating Birds are Lighter in Color

Migratory birds may have evolved lighter plumage than nonmigratory counterparts because lighter plumage absorbs less heat than darker feathers. Birds have used color to aid…
A Dow-Like Index for Energy Prices could Ease the Transition to Renewable Energy

A Dow-Like Index for Energy Prices could Ease the Transition to Renewable Energy

Fossil fuels have grown in importance in energy generation since the early industrial revolution in the mid-1700s. However, environmental concerns about the use of fossil…
Lower Back Pain and Damage to Soft Tissues

Lower Back Pain and Damage to Soft Tissues

Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves are examples of soft tissues. Unnecessary stress on the spine can cause injury to these tissues. Consider the following information…
Nickel(II) Hydroxide – an Inorganic Compound

Nickel(II) Hydroxide – an Inorganic Compound

The inorganic compound with the formula Ni(OH)2 is nickel(II) hydroxide. It has the appearance of a fine green powder. It’s an apple-green solid that decomposes…
Understanding Symmetry and Speed Materials Research with a Novel Neural Network

Understanding Symmetry and Speed Materials Research with a Novel Neural Network

According to Joshua Agar, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Lehigh University, understanding structure-property relationships is a crucial goal of…
Gliese 176 – a Red Dwarf

Gliese 176 – a Red Dwarf

Gliese 176 is a red dwarf in the Taurus constellation. It is not part of the Taurus constellation outline, but it is within its boundaries.…
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