What are some skywatching highlights in September 2024?. Five planets each make appearances, the Harvest supermoon shows us a partial eclipse, then slices through the Pleiades. Plus International Observe the Moon Night and solar sail sightings!. A Harvest Supermoon Eclipse. A partial lunar eclipse makes the full supermoon on September...

Don’t Miss September’s Stunning Supermoon Eclipse

Researchers at MIT have identified a human “fingerprint” in the increasing levels of ozone in the upper troposphere. This discovery, pinpointing the impact of human activity on this potent greenhouse gas, allows scientists to better understand where and how these emissions originate. Ozone’s Dual Role: Protector and Pollutant...

MIT Scientists Detect Human “Fingerprint” in Rising Upper Tropospheric Ozone

BurstCube, a compact satellite, has recently detected its first gamma-ray burst, showcasing the capabilities of CubeSats in observing the universe’s most violent explosions. Despite challenges like a malfunctioning solar panel which may shorten its mission, the satellite utilizes advanced communication systems for data relay and offers crucial experience for the next generation of space scientists.

Cosmic Fireworks: NASA’s BurstCube Detects Monumental Space Explosion

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reported a pulsing sound aboard the International Space Station, originating from Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The issue, caused by an audio configuration mishap, has been resolved without affecting the crew or station operations. Resolving Starliner’s Audio Glitch. A pulsing sound from a speaker in Boeing’s...

What Was That Strange Pulsing Sound? Astronauts Solve Starliner Mystery

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The LZ dark matter experiment continues its quest to detect dark matter, utilizing a large xenon tank to capture rare particle interactions deep underground. Although no dark matter particles have been identified, the experiment has refined the search by excluding numerous potential particle properties. Dark Matter Mysteries. Most of the...

Closing In on Dark Matter Deep Underground: The Quest To Find the Universe’s Missing 85%

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un ordered at least 30 government officials to be executed after the devastating floods over the summer that left many dead, South Korean media reports.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered dozens of officials executed after deadly floods

In a scientific whodunnit, researchers have discovered the first known case of a large porbeagle shark eaten by a larger predator. In a groundbreaking study, scientists have used satellite tracking to identify a large shark as the predator of a pregnant porbeagle in the open sea near Bermuda. This incident highlights not only the unexpected predatory threats these endangered sharks face but also the complex interactions within the marine predator hierarchy that are just beginning to be understood.

Who Ate the Large Shark? Satellite Data Reveals Shocking Twist

Scientists have discovered why the collagen in dinosaur skeletons has remained intact for millions of years, defying the usual 500-year lifespan of its chemical bonds. By examining small-molecule mimics of collagen peptides, they revealed that interactions between the molecules’ acyl groups protect peptide bonds from hydrolysis by water, a finding that could inform the design of durable materials.

Collagen Clues: How Dinosaur Bones Defy Scientific Expectations of Decay

A study questions the reliability of using turbidite layers to trace the Cascadia subduction zone’s seismic history, suggesting a need for refined methods in predicting future earthquakes. The Cascadia subduction zone in the Pacific Northwest has produced some of the most powerful and devastating earthquakes in history, sinking forests...

When Will the Next Big Earthquake Happen? New Study Casts Doubt on Long-Held Beliefs

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It's been two years since actress Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer in 2022 at just 71. She blazed her way to fame with her big break as Vulcan Starfleet Lt. Saavak in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn (1982) and sealed her stardom with her Emmy-winning performance as Rebecca Howe in the last six seasons of Cheers (NBC, 1982-1993). This is her story.

In Memory of 'Cheers'/'Star Trek' Actress Kirstie Alley: 2 Years After Her Tragic Death From Cancer

A study reveals that Tau protein, typically linked to neurodegenerative diseases, also protects the brain by helping manage toxic lipids in glial cells, suggesting potential new treatments for these disorders. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s...

Scientists Discover Surprising New Role of Tau Protein: Promoting Healthy Aging in the Brain

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There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

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Libra Moon trines Pluto on September 4 and will bring good luck to three zodiac signs. The astrological transition will favor them and earn them a fortune. Things will go their way everywhere. Some signs will envy them as they will excel at home and work. Are you anticipating good luck?

3 Zodiac Signs That Will Encounter Good Luck | September 4, 2024

Astronomers have observed a rare galaxy merger from 12.8 billion years ago, using the ALMA radio telescope. This early cosmic event involves a pair of galaxies whose interaction is expected to create a monster galaxy, marked by intense quasar activity and a burst of star formation. Such discoveries are crucial for understanding the formative stages of galaxies and black holes in the Universe.

Peering Back 13 Billion Years: Dancing Galaxies Craft a Monster at the Dawn of the Universe

New research could improve the accuracy of forecasts for active hurricane periods. New research could enable more accurate predictions of heightened hurricane activity weeks in advance. The study, led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), shows that twice as many hurricanes form two...

Scientists Discover Potential Key to Predicting Hurricanes Weeks in Advance

A recent study underscores the dynamic nature of black holes and extends similar thermodynamic characteristics to Extremely Compact Objects, advancing our comprehension of their behavior in quantum gravity scenarios. A paper titled “Universality of the thermodynamics of a quantum-mechanically radiating black hole departing from thermality,” published in Physics Letters B...

Quantum Thermodynamics: Black Holes Might Not Be What We Thought

Two new species of hillstream suck-loach, Beaufortia granulopinna and Beaufortia viridis, discovered in China, exhibit specialized adaptations and face significant threats from environmental changes. Researchers from Shanghai Ocean University and Yunnan Agricultural University have discovered two new species of hillstream suck-loach, Beaufortia granulopinna and Beaufortia viridis, in southwest China’s upper...

Scientists Discover Two Stunning New Fish Species in Pearl River

A colossal asteroid impact on the Jupiter moon Ganymede not only reshaped its physical landscape but may have also altered its rotation, drawing parallels with cataclysmic events on Earth and Pluto. Approximately 4 billion years ago, an asteroid hit Ganymede. Now, a Kobe University researcher has discovered that the Solar...

Titanic Asteroid 20x Larger Than Dinosaur-Killer Reshaped Solar System’s Largest Moon

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A recent TikTok video has gone viral, highlighting the strict drug policies enforced by Carnival Cruise Line. In the clip, a passenger named Gloria (@coppertoneqt) recounts an incident involving a drug-sniffing dog that detected illicit substances in a fellow traveler's luggage.

Cruise Passenger Warns of Strict Drug Policies: "Carnival is not playing with y’all"

Evolutionary mathematicians have found that cooperation between species might unexpectedly decline even as conditions for mutualism improve. This counterintuitive finding highlights the complexity of cooperative behavior, revealing that as cooperation increases, asymmetries can develop, potentially leading to cooperation’s breakdown. The study utilizes game theory and computational models to explore these dynamics, offering insights that echo phase transitions in physics.

Nature’s Unexpected Rule: Too Much Harmony Can Lead to Chaos

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How Space Travel Really Changes Astronauts – From the Inside Out

International team reveals previously unknown effects on physiology that could shape the future of long-duration space missions. Researchers have discovered significant changes in the gut microbiome...

How Space Travel Really Changes Astronauts – From the Inside Out

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