Striking astronaut photos reveal the hidden beauty of Zimbabwe’s 2.5 billion-year-old ‘geological wonder’ — Earth as seen from space
simple facts Where is it? Great Zimbabwe Embankment in central Zimbabwe [-18.6018258, 30.3435861] What is in the photo? Huge ancient rock formations rich in precious metals Who took the photo? An unknown astronaut aboard the International Space Station When was the photo taken? September 30, 2010 This intriguing astronaut photo reveals the hidden beauty of […]
Many men lose their Y chromosome as they age. It can shorten their lifespan.
Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. However, this loss was thought to have no health consequences because Y has few genes other than male determination. However, in recent years there has been growing evidence that when people with the Y chromosome lose it, its loss is associated with […]
Seated Elder Statue of Tumaco Tolita: This 2,000-year-old depiction of a wrinkled old man struck fear because of its hidden “powers”
simple facts Name: Seated Elder Tumaco Tolita What is it: ceramic figurines Origin: Near the border between Colombia and Ecuador Created: Between 200 BC and 300 AD About 2,000 years ago, Tumaco Tolita potters in present-day Colombia and Ecuador began creating surreal sculptures of revered elders. This figurine of an old man on display at […]
Vaccine denial leaves Americans with more chronic diseases
For most of modern medical history, scientists have framed infectious diseases as having two possible outcomes: recovery or death. Either you get better or you don’t survive. However, this dualism does not fully capture reality. For a significant number of people, the illness does not simply end, but lingers, reshaping and even permanently changing the […]
Snakes continue to evolve into man-eaters – what scientists think is happening
Although cannibalism may seem like a rare and unnatural event, scientists theorize that this behavior has occurred in several snake lineages throughout evolutionary history and is often triggered by environmental stressors. Researchers reviewed 500 reports of cannibalism across snake species and found that cannibalism has evolved independently at least 11 times, according to a study […]
‘The brain was constantly moving upwards and backwards’: Astronauts’ brains physically move inside their heads during spaceflight
Going to space is tough on the human body, and new research from our research team shows that after spaceflight, the brain moves upwards and backwards, deforming inside the skull. The magnitude of these changes was greater for those who spent longer in space. These discoveries will become more important as NASA plans longer space […]
The lucky few who were able to see the ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse in Antarctica on February 17th
This Tuesday (February 17)’s new moon will pass by without much fuss in most parts of the world, but something more exciting will happen in parts of Antarctica. It is an annular solar eclipse, also known as an annular solar eclipse. During an annular solar eclipse, the moon passes directly in front of the sun, […]
Deepest views from the James Webb and Chandra telescopes reveal monster objects that defy theory — Space Photo of the Week
simple facts What is it: A young galaxy cluster, JADES-ID1 Location: 12.7 billion light years from Earth Share date: January 28, 2026 This astonishing image shows what astronomers believe to be the most distant primordial cluster of galaxies ever discovered, and contains extremely important clues about the history of the universe. Located 12.7 billion light-years […]
How long do most planets last?
Planets go through various life stages, forming, evolving, and eventually coming to an end. But the timeline of these processes is very different for Earth-like planets and worlds orbiting less powerful stars. So how long do most planets last? First, it’s important to understand the life cycle of a planet. you may like Sign up […]
Ancient rock art depicting hunters and geometric shapes discovered in Egypt’s Sinai desert – spanning 10,000 years
A rock shelter discovered in the southern Sinai desert contains designs and inscriptions dating back 10,000 years, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in two statements. This rock shelter, located on the Umm Arraq plateau, was discovered during an archaeological survey conducted by a team of Egyptologists. They were assisted by a local resident […]