12-10-2023
"Betelgeuse" star in constellation Orion will vanish from sight tomorrow
Next week, the night sky will witness an extraordinary astronomical event, as Betelgeuse, one of the most luminous stars in the constellation Orion, temporarily vanishes from view.  This unusual occurrence, set to happen on Monday night, December 11, is due to an asteroid, 319 Leona, passing directly in front of the star, causing it to disappear for approximately 12 seconds. Rare occlusion  Astronomical phenomena like this are not uncommon, but the upcoming event involving Betelgeuse is unique due to the specific alignment that will create a striking...
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07-09-2021
More gigantic asteroids hit early Earth than expected
Massive asteroid impacts in Earth’s distant past are nothing new....
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07-08-2021
Yoga is consistently effective in reducing work-related stress
Yoga and other relaxation techniques can help reduce work-related stress,...
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07-08-2021
Pacific Northwest heatwave is a warning of what's to come
The unprecedented heatwave that is responsible for killing hundreds of...
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07-08-2021
New plant patch will speed up disease detection
Researchers at North Carolina State University have invented a new...
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07-08-2021
How climate changed the evolution of the human body
A team of scientists led by the University of Cambridge...
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07-07-2021
Acidity in the atmosphere is transforming the ocean
Rising levels of atmospheric acidity are transforming the ocean by...
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07-07-2021
Wild birds learn what to avoid eating by watching others
Wild birds watch and learn from others what to eat...
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07-07-2021
Psychedelic mushrooms and a cure for depression
Psilocybin - the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms - has...
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07-07-2021
Ancient diamonds may hold the key to life on Earth
Diamonds contain trapped chemicals that provide clues to the composition...
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07-06-2021
Drug pollution becomes addictive for fish
Everyone knows about plastic pollution and the issue of oil,...
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07-06-2021
Agricultural grasses need healthy bacteria to survive drought
The grass that we depend upon for agriculture relies on...
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07-06-2021
Sleep deprivation linked to quickly deteriorating mood in teens
A new study from Flinders University has examined the relationship...
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