Astronomy
Astronomers Discover Weird-Shaped Exoplanet Squished Like a Rugby Ball
The orbiting observatory Cheops has discovered an exoplanet with an unusual shape: WASP-103b, which has transformed into a Jupiter-sized rugby ball due to its star’s…
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Plants and Animals
Earliest Human Fossils from East Africa Dated To At Least 233,000 Years Ago
Our species’ early history as a unique giant ape known as Homo sapiens must be rewritten once more. With the help of a massive volcanic…
Geography
The Evolution of Life on Earth was ruled by Supermountains
Twice in Earth’s history, huge mountain ranges as towering as the Himalayas and stretching thousands of kilometers further rose their craggy heads out of the…
Health
Daily Physical Activity Improves Brain Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Physical activity or exercise can help you stay in better shape and lower your chance of acquiring diseases including type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular…
Geography
The Antarctic Sea-ice Enigma could be Explained by Ocean Eddies
Despite global warming and Arctic sea-ice decrease, the Antarctic sea-ice extent has remained relatively constant since 1979. In contrast to actual observations, existing climate model-based…
Astronomy
Brightest X-Ray “Cow” Supernova Observed By Astronomers
Astronomers spotted a supernova that did not fit in nearly four years ago: AT2018cow – often known as the “Cow” – was brighter and shorter…
Plants and Animals
Hungry Badger Unearths Over 200 Roman Coins in a Quest for Snacks
According to experts, a tenacious badger appears to have unearthed a cache of over 200 Roman-era coins in Northwestern Spain. The find is the largest…
Technology
IBM Looks to Sustainability with Acquisition of Emissions Data Company Envizi
This morning, IBM announced the acquisition of Envizi, an Australian startup that would be added to IBM’s ESG (environmental, sustainability, and governance) services to assist…
Astronomy
First-Ever On-Site Detection of Water on Moon Made By Chinese Lander
The Chang’E-5 lander’s spectral data not only proves the presence of water on the Moon but also shows where part of it is located, which…
Other
Why Is 666 the Number of the Beast?
What is it about the number 666 that makes it so special? It is the total of all the numbers on a Roulette wheel, which…
Environment
Turkmenistan’s President Wants the Gateway to Hell Blaze to Be Extinguished
The “Gateway to Hell” in Turkmenistan has been blazing for more than 50 years, but the country’s autocratic leader has apparently ordered it to extinguish.…
Technology
This Ingenious Water Bottle Can Eliminate Those Bacteria Buildups Once And For All
You can expect a bacteria-feeding frenzy in your water bottle if you leave it unwashed for just 7 days. Over the course of a week,…
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