When a large star dies, it explodes into a brilliant
burst of light that temporarily illuminates the night
skies. The phenomenon, known as a supernova,
often lasts for weeks. However, it is usually only
visible to scientists with access to powerful
telescopes. But the SN 2023ixf — one of the largest
and brightest supernovas in over a decade — can ...
Fish farming is a form of aquaculture in which fish
are raised in enclosures to be sold as food. They
account for over half of the world's fish supply and
are vital for meeting the needs of an ever-growing
human population. However, fish farms currently
face a big challenge — waste management.
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Northern
Hemisphere residents will celebrate the astronomical
start of summer. Also known as the June solstice, it
is the day when the North Pole is most inclined
toward the Sun. This means those in the Northern
Hemisphere will enjoy the longest day of 2023.
Conversely, residents of the Southern Hemisphere ...
Exposure to microgravity can wreak havoc on the
human body. Hence, before astronauts can embark
on the long trip to the Moon or Mars, scientists need
to find ways to mitigate the physical impacts of
space travel.
An Austrian Academy of Sciences researcher has
uncovered one of the earliest-known translations of
the Gospel of Matthew using ultraviolet light (UV).
Dr. Grigory Kessel made the discovery while
studying an ancient manuscript that has been at the
Vatican Library since the mid-20th century.
Juneteenth is a blend of the words June and
nineteenth. The holiday commemorates the end of
slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865,
America's last enslaved people — a group in Texas —
learned they were free.
A lone wolverine traversing across Northern
California is sending ripples of excitement across the
Golden State. It is only the second sighting of the
mammal in the state in almost a century. The
wolverine has been captured on camera multiple
times in different areas of the eastern Sierra Nevada
mountain range since May 2023.
On May 20, 2023, The Lego Group successfully
launched 1,000 minifigures into space. The tiny
astronauts made the journey aboard roofless
3D-printed space shuttles. The lightweight vehicles
were built by a team of space architects and
engineers from Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The
purpose of the mission was to encourage kids to fo...
Parrots are highly social creatures. They need the
companionship of other birds for their well-being.
This is easy enough in the wild, where they live in
large flocks. However, the parrots that live in
captivity as pets are often bored and isolated. But a
new study has found that modern technology may
help alleviate the birds' loneliness.
