Antarctica is one of the most remote and mysterious places on Earth, hiding many secrets beneath its frozen surface. Here are 15 surprising discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of this unique region: 1. Blood Falls Blood Falls in Antarctica …
A spectacular celestial event is about to unfold in the night sky. For the first time since the Middle Ages, we might witness a nova explosion of T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), also known as the Blaze Star. This incredible …
Cats are known for being a little distant, but if you feel like you and your cat aren’t bonding, it could be because you’re not speaking their language. Don’t worry though, research from 2020 found it’s easy to connect with …
NASA has released a stunning new visualization that highlights the significant rise in Earth’s sea level since the early 1990s. This animated visualization vividly shows how our planet’s sea levels have been steadily increasing, with no signs of stopping. The …
Contrary to what most people believe, if you try microwaving an ice cube, it doesn’t melt. There’s a strange reason for this. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, but here’s why it happens. How Microwaves Actually Work To understand what’s …
Astronomers are gearing up to study a massive asteroid named Apophis as it makes a close pass by Earth. Apophis, roughly the size of a modern luxury cruise ship at 1150 feet wide, could cause catastrophic damage if it were …
Fun Fact: Google’s name wasn’t always Google. Imagine asking someone to “Backrub” your latest curiosity. Sounds awkward, right? That’s because when Larry Page and Sergey Brin started their project in 1996, they called it “Backrub.” The name came from the …
Mount Rainier, a snowcapped giant towering over Washington state at 2.7 miles above sea level, hasn’t had a significant eruption in over a thousand years. However, it worries scientists more than any other U.S. volcano, even the well-known Hawaii volcanoes …
Here are 8 strange things you can find on google Earth: China’s Panda-Shaped Solar Farm A 250-acre solar farm shaped like a giant panda was completed in Datong, China, this year. The Panda Power Plant was designed to raise awareness …
Asteroid 99942 Apophis, often referred to as the “god of chaos,” is set to make close flybys of Earth in 2029 and 2036. Although it was previously thought to pose no risk of hitting Earth during these flybys, a new …