Over the years, astronomers have found many
planetary systems with two or even three stars.
However, the planets within the systems typically
orbited a single star. Now, researchers may have
found a gaseous exoplanet that orbits its three suns
simultaneously!
Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Sometimes, as is the case here, they even have
tails! On Oct 11, 2021, the International Fund for
Animal Welfare (IFAW) honored Bear, an Australian
Koolie, with the "Animal of the Year" Award. The
six-year-old pooch helped save over 100 koalas from
the devastating bushfires that swept across New S...
Sarah Park has known about the impact of music on
the brain since a young age. The 13-year-old, who
has been playing violin since she was 4, says she
noticed its positive effect on those around her,
especially her grandmother, who suffered from a
mental health illness.
Walt Disney World's 18-month-long party to
celebrate its 50th birthday began amid much
fanfare on October 1, 2021. "The World's Most
Magical Celebration" — extended across all four
theme parks — is being marked with many special
events and experiences. Here is a sampling of the
many exciting things in store for visitors to the Orl...
Every November 11, Americans celebrate Veterans
Day. The federal holiday honors the brave men and
women of the United States Armed Forces, who
frequently risk their lives to protect others. This
includes everyone who has served in the US Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air Force, and
the Coast Guard. Veterans Day often gets confuse...
Tardigrades, or water bears, are virtually
indestructible. The eight-legged microscopic animals
can withstand extreme temperatures, survive
without food for decades, and even exist in a
vacuum in space. But, despite being around for over
500 million years, they rarely appear on the fossil
record. Their miniature size and lack of hard tissue...
Those of you still recovering from last weekend's
Halloween festivities will be pleased to know that
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends on November 7,
2021. On Sunday, most North Americans will move
their clocks back by an hour, ensuring them an
extra hour of sleep. The simple act will also afford
them an extra hour of daylight during the shorter ...
Few Indian festivals are as anticipated, or as widely
celebrated, as Diwali. Also called Deepavali, or
Festival of Lights, the five-day event, which starts on
November 2, 2021, is observed by over a billion
people worldwide. The ancient tradition dates back
over 2,500 years and is one of the major holidays
celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Budd...
Thanks to the hard work of companies like SpaceX,
Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin, space tourism is
well on its way to becoming a reality. Now,
California-based Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC)
envisions a chance for galactic visitors to extend
their "out-of-the-world" experience by checking into
a luxurious hotel in low Earth orbit.
