On the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, skywatchers across the globe will have the rare opportunity to witness an extraordinary celestial event: a planetary conjunction where Jupiter and Mars will appear exceptionally close to each other in the sky. This event, which astronomers call a planetary conjunction, occurs when...

Stunning Planetary Conjunction on August 14: Jupiter and Mars Appear Closer Than Ever—Here’s When and How to Watch

Has it ever crossed your mind that the moon you gaze at today is not in the same spot it was millions, thousands, or even hundreds of years ago? The idea might seem far-fetched, but science tells us that our moon is slowly, but surely, drifting away. Billions of years...

Our moon is drifting away, and Earth will never be the same without it

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The Perseids meteor shower, renowned for its spectacular display of shooting stars, is scheduled to reach its peak on the early hours of August 12. Viewers can expect to see between 50 to 100 meteors per hour during this time, under dark, clear skies with minimal light pollution. The radiant constellation Perseus, from which the meteors seem to originate but can appear anywhere in the sky, will be best observed around midnight till dawn on August 11, 12, and 13. To enhance the viewing experience, find a location away from city lights, give your eyes time to adjust to the darkness, and avoid using bright screens such as phones.

Celestial Spectacle: Perseids Meteor Shower Lights Up Night Sky

An international team of astronomers employing NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured an exoplanet 12 light years away, and in a location that may be familiar to fans of science fiction. The alien planet orbits the K-type star Epsilon Indi A, which is around the same age as Earth’s Sun, but is slightly cooler.

NASA's Image Of An Alien Planet 12 Light Years Away Gives Astronomers Chills

By analyzing the images obtained with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has managed to identify more than 1,000 new star cluster candidates in the Cigar Galaxy. The finding was reported in a research paper published August 8 on the pre-print server arXiv. The Cigar...

Astronomers identify more than one thousand new star cluster candidates

TP-Link's Tapo brand -- which you can find across many of our smart home lists as an affordable option for smart plugs, security cameras and more -- has announced a new video doorbell line, featuring the 2K-resolution D225 and the D210. Several things immediately caught our eye. First, the budget...

TP-Link's New Tapo Video Doorbells Can Call You -- We Wish More Cameras Did

You may be eligible for a $2,500 cash settlement payout if you've used the Cash App mobile payment service to send or receive money in the last six years. A proposed class action lawsuit settlement for $15 million claims Cash App and its parent company, Block, failed to take proper care to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts.

Cash App Customers Are Eligible for a $2,500 Payout. Submit a Settlement Claim Online

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Calling all astronomy enthusiasts and astrology geeks alike!

Turn your head skyward in the wee hours of the morning this week, and you’ll see Mars and Jupiter appear to almost kiss. 

From our perspective here on Earth, come Wednesday, Aug. 14, the red planet and the great gas giant will be in their closest proximity since 2018. 



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The duo will not appear this near again until December 2033.

As NASA promises, “They’ll appear just a third of a degree apart, which is less than the width of the full moon.”

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

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As if 2024 hasn't been dazzling enough for skywatchers, we'll have another stunning celestial event soon.

Rare blue supermoon to rise soon: What to know

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

When nature calls, you'd better answer it. Sometimes, that means running to the bathroom and doing your business at the first sign of trouble. Unfortunately, that can often end up in a bit of a sticky situation for you: a clogged toilet. It can happen anywhere: a gas station, your partner's parents' house, or even the doctor's office. And wouldn't you know it, it always happens when there's no plunger to be found. What do you do?

Clear a Clogged Toilet Without a Plunger Using These Household Hacks

Vacuuming is a necessary task for maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space. Vacuuming -- next to doing the dishes -- might be the chore done most often and, luckily, it may also be one of the most instantly gratifying. It can be highly satisfying to see the progress made as you roll around a powerful machine picking up the dust, pet hair and other debris on your floors.

Ditch the Back-and-Forth Motion. Here's the Right Way to Vacuum

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In a twist that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi novel, researchers have discovered that our days are actually getting longer. And the culprit? Our good old moon, which is playing a cosmic game of “hard to get” by slowly drifting away from us. A team of scientific sleuths from the University of […]
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Scientists Predict 25-Hour Days as Moon Gradually Drifts from Earth

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

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As someone who's worked in the health and wellness industry for some time, I often assume I know everything there is to know about how to stay healthy. So when I found myself drowning in anxiety, not knowing how to help myself, I knew I had to turn to a professional to help me navigate alternative ways to manage stress.

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Menopause is a major and inevitable health journey for every person with ovaries and a uterus -- about half of the population. Yet, most people transition through menopause without a clue that there are things you can do and treatments you can seek to improve your quality of life. When...

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Saturn and the Moon Are Going to Be Right Next to Each Other. When to See It

The last week of August is going to be great for night sky and space enthusiasts. We have a planet parade coming up on Aug. 23...

Saturn and the Moon Are Going to Be Right Next to Each Other. When to See It

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