There are over 30 meteor showers annually. But few
can compare to the spectacular Perseids. The
"shooting stars" have been blazing through the sky
at a rate of about a dozen an hour since mid-July
and will continue until the end of August. But the
best time to view them is when Earth passes
through the area with the densest comet dust. Th......
Read news articleIt is no secret that play-based learning improves the
cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being
of children. Researchers now believe that certain
board games, like Chutes and Ladders and
Monopoly, can also help enhance their math skills....
Read news articleIn most countries, a person's age is determined by
subtracting the date of birth from the given date.
However, in South Korea, an individual's age can be
calculated in three different ways. A new law that
took effect on June 26, 2023, aims to simplify the
confusing system....
Read news articleIn what can only be described as a miracle, four
children from an indigenous community in Colombia
were rescued after being stranded in the Amazon
rainforest for 40 days. On May 1, 2023, 13-year-old
Lesly, nine-year-old Soleiny, four-year-old Tien Norie
and 11-month old Cristin, were flying with their
mother to the town of San José del Guaviare. Midw......
Read news articleVisitors to the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
are about to witness the rare blooming of a titan
arum, or corpse flower. The massive flower blossoms
once every four to five years and lasts only 24 to 48
hours. But that may be a good thing. That's because
when the petals unfurl, they emit an odor
reminiscent of rotting meat....
Read news articleWhen 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 ......
Read news articleFish 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....
Read news articleOn 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 ......
Read news articleExposure 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....
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