An expedition in the sea off the coast of Papua New Guinea discovered 50 tiny spherules in June that could possibly be the first interstellar objects found on Earth. The expedition was led by Harvard University Astrophysicist Avi Loeb, and Rob McCallum of EYOS Expeditions coordinated the expedition, which lasted for almost two weeks, according…
Expedition Retrieves Spherules Possibly Originating Beyond the Solar System
At Peru Temple Site, Archaeologists Explore 3,000-Year-Old ‘Condor’s Passageway’
ANCASH, Peru—Archaeologists working in Peru have uncovered a 3,000-year-old sealed corridor dubbed “the condor’s passageway” that likely leads to other chambers inside what was once a massive temple complex pertaining to the ancient Chavin culture. Located around 190 miles (306 km) northeast of Lima, the Chavin de Huantar archeological site is among the culture’s most…
Northern Lights Might Be Visible This Week, but Most of the US Won’t See Them
NEW YORK—The northern lights could put on a show this week—though the audience will be much smaller than some early forecasts had suggested. The sky spectacle will be fairly typical: Stretches of Canada have a chance to spot the shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, while a few in the U.S. could see a faint…
People’s Paste: Herbal First Aid for Minor Cuts, Burns, Insect Bites, and Rashes
Follow the “Herbal First Aid Kit”series here. In this series, we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you’re looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. My first experience with people’s paste was when a mountain lion…
People’s Paste: First Aid for Minor Cuts, Burns, Insect Bites, and Rashes
Follow the “Herbal First Aid Kit”series here. In this series, we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you’re looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. My first experience with people’s paste was when a mountain lion…
SpaceX Satellites Interfere With Astronomical Observation
Scientists using a low-frequency telescope in Europe observed that SpaceX’s satellites were emitting a radio frequency via their onboard electronics that can interfere with astronomical observations. According to a study’s press release published in the Astronomy and Astrophysics academic journal, scientists used the LOFAR telescope in the Netherlands to detect any low-frequency radio waves that…
What Do Healthy Veins Look Like?
The human body has more than 60,000 miles worth of veins and arteries, and the two kinds of blood vessels differ in purpose; veins carry blood back to the heart, and arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to be distributed. This is the process by which tissues and organs receive oxygen, nutrients, and…
Webb Space Telescope Reveals Moment of Stellar Birth, Dramatic Close-Up of 50 Baby Stars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—The Webb Space Telescope is marking one year of cosmic photographs with one of its best yet: the dramatic close-up of dozens of stars at the moment of birth. NASA unveiled the latest snapshot Wednesday, revealing 50 baby stars in a cloud complex 390 light-years away. A light-year is nearly 6 trillion miles…
An Important and Overlooked Cause of Alzheimer’s
Researchers have long linked gum disease to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Research has revealed that inflamed, bleeding gums are the entry point for a disease-causing bacteria to get into the bloodstream and trigger issues that can lead to dementia. That means dentists could be a first line of defense against cognitive decline—if only…
California Homes Evacuated as Ground Shifts
California homes in Rolling Hills Estates were evacuated on Saturday night after the ground shifted, leaving major cracks and some structures “visibly leaning,” officials said. The homes in the Los Angeles County area were evacuated by firefighters when cracks began appearing in their support structures and the ground. Walls and roofs began to fail as…
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