Cosmic rays help support alien life in the world outside the “Goldilocks Zone”
The exploration of alien life needs to take into account the effects of cosmic rays, new research suggests. When scientists look for signs of life across the globe, they first check the extraterrestrial world within the “Goldilocks Zone.” The area around the stars does not have too hot sunlight or too cold for liquid water […]
See Orca’s pod pretending to own in a creepy training session
Orca Moms teaches young people the first footage show, pretending to be one another. The brutal training session teaches Orcas the skills needed to kill the biggest animal they’ve ever lived in. In the video, a young Orca (Orcinus orca) pretends to be prey and soaks its blowhole to prevent the remaining pods from surrounding […]
Scientists have just recreated the first molecules in the universe, and the results challenge an early understanding of the universe
By mimicking early universe states, researchers have recreated the first molecules in the universe for the first time. The findings shaking an understanding of the origins of stars in the early universe, and “seeking a reevaluation of helium chemistry in the early universe,” the researchers wrote in a new study published July 24th in Astronomy […]
The carbohydrate sweetener erythritol can pose a risk to cells in the brain
The popular zero-calorie sweetener, erythritol, can damage cells lined with blood vessels in the brain, new laboratory studies suggest. This raises concerns about whether sweeteners increase the risk of stroke, but experts warn that more research is needed to know how these results actually affect human health. “This study was conducted in a controlled environment […]
The eerie new giant insect may be the heaviest ever recorded in Australia
A massive previously unknown stick insect has been discovered in Australia’s high-altitude rainforest. This may be the heaviest insect ever recorded in the country. A giant creature, the researchers named Acrophylla Alta, grows to approximately 16 inches (40 cm) long. The giant insect lives in the inaccessible tree canopy of the tropical northern Queensland. Researchers […]
Infectious disease experts explain which bacteria are lurking in the pool and how to avoid them
On a hot summer day, few are as refreshing as the pool dip. But have you ever wondered if that crystal blue water is as beautiful as you can see? As an immunologist and infectious disease expert, I research how reproduction spreads in public places and how to prevent it from spreading. I teach a […]
Hadrian’s Wall: The defensive Roman Wall that protected the British frontier for 300 years
Simple facts Name: Hadrian’s Wall What it is: a defensive wall built by the Romans who once guarded the northernmost frontier of the British empire. How much is Hadrian’s Wall: 74 miles (118 km) When was Hadrian’s Wall built: AD 122 Hadrian’s Wall served as the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire for 300 years. […]
A dormant volcano erupts for the first time in Russia for the first time in about 500 years, a few days after a magnitude of 8.8 megakoki.
A long dormant volcano erupted on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, just days after the magnitude 8.8 megakoki rocked the area on July 30th. Following the Kraichevskoy eruption within hours last week, it is the second volcano to blow the top in the region in the last five days. For the first time in about 500 years, […]
The universe could begin to die in just 10 billion years, and new models predict that it will be wary
A new paper predicts that the universe’s expected lifespan is dramatically shorter than once thought, and that the universe will die in just 10 billion years. But this is just one possible theory, but no one really knows when the universe will end. There are two main theories about how the universe dies. The “big […]
Hornland Brooch: Viking Age Gold ornaments were mysteriously buried in Denmark 1,000 years ago.
Simple facts Name: Hornelund Brooches What it is: 2 gold clothes brooch Hometown: Walde, Southwest Jatland (Denmark) When it was made: the early 11th century These two brooches were part of a small reservoir discovered in the southwestern part of Denmark along with a ring of gold arms. Going back to the Viking period (793-1066 […]