Astronomers may have already discovered the “Great Comet of 2026,” and it may soon be visible to the naked eye.
2026 may be less than two weeks away, but a new comet is already leading the way to becoming this year’s “Great Comet.” The much-anticipated ice ball may be visible to the naked eye and is scheduled to make its closest approach to us within four months from now. Scientists discovered the incoming comet, named […]
Tuumba Majali Great Mother: North Macedonian box-shaped goddess figurine designed to protect Stone Age homes 7,800 years ago
simple facts Name: Tumba Majali Great Mother What is it: clay sculpture Birthplace: Skopje, North Macedonia Creation date: 6th millennium BC In 1981, a clay sculpture called the Great Mother was discovered in an ancient village in North Macedonia known as Thumba Majali. The unusual cubic shape of the woman’s lower body is thought to […]
Monumental tomb discovered in Türkiye may belong to Midas royal family
An ancient tomb discovered in Turkey may have been built for a member of the family of the legendary King Midas, who lived in the 8th century BC and was famous for his mythical “touch of gold.” The probable royal tombs of the ancient Kingdom of Phrygia (1200 BC to 675 BC) are located more […]
Giant cosmic ‘sandwich’ is the largest planet-forming disk ever observed — Space Photo of the Week
This Hubble Space Telescope image shows the largest planet-forming disk ever observed around a young star. (Image credits: NASA, ESA, STScI, Kristina Monsch (CfA), Image processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI)) simple facts What it is: IRAS 23077+6707, the largest planet-forming disk ever observed Location: Cepheus constellation, 978 light years away Share date: December 23, 2026 The […]
What is the world’s oldest river?
Rivers may seem as old as hills, but like anything else in nature, they have a life cycle. Many grow, leaving a meandering mark on the landscape, and eventually die. However, some rivers last longer than others. So which is the oldest river in the world today? The winner is older than the dinosaurs. Australia’s […]
Unusual ‘Platypus Galaxy’ discovered with James Webb Telescope could challenge our understanding of galaxy formation
A new category of cosmic objects called “Platypus galaxies” defies explanation. These nine strange cosmic objects discovered in archival data from the James Webb Space Telescope cannot be easily characterized by their features. Although they are small and compact, they are likely not active supermassive black holes or quasars, massive black holes that shine as […]
This week’s science news: Runaway black holes, human ancestors discovered in Casablanca caves, vaccine schedule cuts
This week’s science news is full of discoveries from the world’s best telescopes, with the James Webb Space Telescope confirming the existence of a runaway supermassive black hole escaping from its host galaxy at 2.2 million miles per hour (3.6 million km per hour). This black hole leaves an astonishing contrail of stars in its […]
Dionysus and his erect penis depicted on a 2,500-year-old bone needle discovered in Sicily
Archaeologists in southern Sicily have discovered an ancient bone tool depicting the god Dionysus and his erect phallus. Intricate workmanship dates the artifacts to the 5th century BC, when the island was a Greek colony. “This needle represents a unique example in the archaeological context of its time,” Daniela Vullo, head of the Cultural and […]
Why doesn’t stomach acid burn through our stomachs?
If you feel like throwing up or have acid reflux, you may feel a burning sensation as the acid escapes into your esophagus. But if stomach acid is strong enough to irritate the lining of your throat, why doesn’t it pass through your stomach? The human stomach has evolved to create and withstand extremely corrosive […]
China’s ‘artificial solar’ reactor breaks key fusion limit – one step closer to near-limitless clean energy
China’s fusion reactor, dubbed the “artificial sun,” has significantly surpassed the fusion limit by firing plasma beyond its normal operating range, advancing humanity’s slow progress toward near-limitless clean energy. According to a statement released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Advanced Superconducting Tokamak Experimental Device (EAST) has stabilized plasma, the high-energy fourth state of […]