New York (AP) — A team of scientists has captured the most detailed images yet of the sun’s surface, revealing a rugged and dynamic facade. It is dangerous to look directly at the sun without eye protection. However, researchers were able to examine the scorching surface with the help of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar […]
Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson experienced an unexpected thrill while shark fishing on Cape Cod. Both were surprised by their catch—a tropical species of shark known for its voracious appetite. This shark was a juvenile tiger shark, which they released after catching it from a beach in late July. The brothers, seasoned sport fishermen […]
The National Weather Service’s Aviation Weather Center has launched a new tool to help airline passengers experience fewer bumpy flights. This tool, called the Graphical Turbulence Guidance Nowcast (GTGN), provides pilots with detailed turbulence information in near real time, allowing for quicker adjustments to flight paths. The system updates every 15 minutes, combining aircraft observations […]
On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket carrying lunar landers collided with the moon, aligning with scientists’ predictions after drifting off course for an extended period. Although the 5,400 mph (8,700 kph) impact wasn’t directly observed, astronomers in Chile recorded a debris plume from the collision using a telescope. Experts in space tracking anticipated this outcome, considering […]
Scientists have recently achieved unprecedented clarity in capturing images of the sun’s surface, uncovering a peculiar and dynamic appearance. Observing the sun directly without adequate eye protection is hazardous. Researchers, however, utilized the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, situated on Maui, Hawaii, to safely observe its intense surface. The initial purpose of these images was […]
Scientists have presented the clearest video ever obtained of the sun’s surface, recorded at a wavelength of 416 nanometers. This video supports existing theories regarding solar surface phenomena. Released on August 5, 2026, the video offers a unique glimpse into the sun’s turbulent surface, showcasing vortex-like formations in staggering detail. The resolution achieved is comparable […]
The upper stage of a rocket launched by SpaceX last year is predicted to crash into the moon’s surface early Wednesday. This unintentional impact will create another crater on the moon, which already bears marks from various natural and human-made objects. The rocket part, originally intended for a lunar lander mission, was left in a […]
Recent research indicates that a type of plastic used extensively in food packaging may contribute to fatty liver disease. Scientists at Texas A&M University discovered that polyethylene—a commonly used plastic—increased symptoms of fatty liver disease and worsened the condition when combined with an unhealthy diet. Polyethylene has traditionally been considered a biologically inert microplastic. However, […]
Research explains why some people can sleep despite noise, focusing on brain choices during sleep. It examines how the brain prioritizes internal signals over external sounds during REM sleep, linked to vivid dreaming. Researchers at the University of Lausanne and the University of Geneva explored brain responses to sounds and heartbeats during wakefulness and REM […]
A crucial moment in Corey Gray’s career began with a cultural gathering in Alberta and concluded with a scientific milestone. Corey experienced the first detection of gravitational waves from colliding neutron stars. During the night shift at LIGO, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory in Hanford, Washington, Corey was present when this groundbreaking signal was received. […]