“Black Moon” 2025: Why is the new moon on Saturday a rare 33 month event?
Exactly at 2:06am EDT On Saturday (August 23rd), the moon enters the new moon phase. This happens every 29.5 days. However, this new moon has a special title and importance to the calendar. Meet Black Moon. But it is not something that can be seen in the sky. A new moon occurs when the moon […]
The “Hell” caldera in Japan’s boss has 17 different volcanoes – Earth from Space
The “Surverolcano” at ASO Crater contains a herd of central volcanoes surrounded by urban and agricultural land, and is further surrounded by giant rings on rocky ridges. (Image credit: NASA/ISS program) Simple facts Where is it? aso caldera, Japan [32.882046866, 131.08448854] What do you see in the photo? A giant caldera containing 17 different volcanoes […]
Different genes between humans and Neanderthals can shed light on species disappearance, mouse studies suggest
Proteins that help in DNA synthesis are Neanderthals and Denisovan (our closest extinct relatives) unlike modern humans, new experiments in mice are genetically modified, expressing hints from modern human versions of the art, which could have made us different. The findings can shed light on why Neanderthals and Denisovans disappeared, researchers suggest in a new […]
Watch Hurricane Erin reach Category 5 strength in the flames of lightning
The weather satellite was rapidly strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane over the weekend, making claps and lightning noises from Hurricane Erin. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s latest Goestationary Satellite, Goes-19, recorded Hurricane-enhancing Erin on Friday (August 15) and broke through the Safir Simpson-like scale with a maximum sustained wind of 160 mph (260 […]
Openai’s ChatGpt agent can control your PC and perform tasks on your behalf, but how does it work and what’s the point?
Openai has launched the ChatGPT Agent, an upgrade to the flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model that is equipped with virtual computers and integrated toolkits. These new tools allow agents to perform complex, multi-step tasks that do not allow previous iterations of ChatGPT. Control your computer and complete the tasks. This powerful version still relies heavily […]
What is the difference between a llama and an alpaca?
It’s easy to mistake a llama and an alpaca for each other. Both are thin, fluffy, four-legged mammals with long necks that live in the herd. So, what is the difference between these two species? “That’s the most common question the public asks us,” Rebecca Gill, co-owner of Cotton Creek Farms, a Michigan farm home […]
The FDA panel has raised questions about whether antidepressants are safe during pregnancy. This is what science really says.
A panel convened by the agency was invited at a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, on the safety of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy. Members of the panel discussed the addition of so-called black box warnings to drugs, which agencies use to indicate severe […]
Oops! Earendel is the most farthest star ever discovered, but may not actually be a star, James Webb Telescope reveals
The most farthest stars ever discovered may be misclassified. Instead of being a single star, an object called Erendel from the old English word “morningstar” could be a group of stars that are linked by gravity and formed from clouds of gas and dust, new research suggests. Discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2022, […]
Vaccines hold appetite-stimulating promises in the fight against dementia
For the past two centuries, vaccines have been important to prevent infections. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccinations will prevent 3-5 million deaths per year from diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, Covid-19. There has long been a broad scientific consensus that vaccines prevent or reduce the spread of infectious […]
Which Roman Emperor ruled the longest?
Being a Roman emperor was a dangerous job. It was not uncommon for the emperor to be killed by a king who wanted to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, including epidemics and deaths from infectious diseases. Despite the danger, some emperors were able to achieve a long reign. But which […]