Total lunar eclipse on March 3rd: When and where can you see the “blood moon” from the United States?
Sky watchers across western North America will have a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a “blood moon,” in the early morning hours of March 3. A total lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon (in this case March’s full “worm moon”) passes through Earth’s shadow in space. At that […]
Genetically unique group from southern Greece can trace paternal ancestry to the Bronze Age
A group of people living on the southern tip of Greece’s Peloponnese Peninsula have been genetically isolated for more than 1,000 years and can trace their roots back to the Bronze Age, a DNA analysis has revealed. New genetic research shows that this group, known as Deep Maniot Greeks, is paternally descended from ancient Greeks […]
Galileo images suggest life-friendly molecules are leaking from Jupiter’s giant moon Europa
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa appears to have life-friendly molecules on its surface. Al Emran, a researcher at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discovered ammonia on Europa’s surface while examining old data from the Galileo mission, which studied Jupiter and its moons from 1995 to 2003. Data collected from Galileo’s near-infrared mapping spectrometer in 1997 showed “faint […]
‘Behemoth Star’, previously thought to be dying, is ‘rising from the ashes’ like a phoenix
One of the largest stars in the universe, previously predicted to be on the brink of a violent supernova explosion, may not explode anytime soon after all, a new study suggests. The surprising discovery also suggests that this star’s “behemoth” is slowly being cannibalized by a smaller, hidden partner. WOH G64, also known as the […]
New map shows strange magnetic anomaly lurks beneath Australia’s Northern Territory
A new map of Australia has revealed a strange indentation in the magnetic field beneath Australia’s Northern Territory. The Australian Magnetic Anomaly Zone, named for the country’s resemblance in shape, holds valuable information about Australia’s geological history, including how different rock formations formed and acquired their unique magnetic properties. “Thanks to magnetic data, we can […]
‘Nitrogen-fixing’ trees could help restore tropical forests, research suggests
Providing additional nitrogen could double the growth of tropical trees in recovering forests, significantly increasing the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) they can absorb over a 10-year period, according to a new study. The researchers found that adding nitrogen fertilizer to the soil in the youngest forests (forests less than a year old) increased tree […]
Diagnostic dilemma: autopsy reveals unexpected ‘boomerang’ structure in man’s heart
Death: 39-year-old man living in the United States Autopsy results: The coroner examined the man after a desperate struggle, during which the stab wound pierced a vein in his lung. They noted that the man’s heart was slightly enlarged and he had moderate atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) in two blood vessels. CAD is caused […]
‘Textbooks need to be updated’: Juno spacecraft reveals Jupiter is smaller and flatter than we thought
Jupiter is slightly smaller and flatter than scientists thought for decades, a new study has found. Researchers used radio data from the Juno spacecraft to refine measurements of the solar system’s largest planet. Although the differences between the current measurements and previous measurements are small, models of Jupiter’s interior and other gas giants like Jupiter […]
A deer carrying the rotting head of a vanquished enemy and a playful lynx shortlisted for the Nuveen People’s Choice Award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
A stunning photo of a deer carrying the rotten head of a rival and a lynx playing with its food has been shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award in the annual wildlife photography competition. The 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award is hosted by the Natural History Museum, London. Now anyone […]
Terrifying photo of polar bear mother and cub resting in the mud in the summer heat
The stark photo shows a mother polar bear and her three cubs resting on bare ground and moss, their fur brown with mud. This image is on the shortlist for this year’s Nuveen People’s Choice Award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The award is a competition in which the public votes for their favorite […]