The first full moon of the new year will be a ‘micromoon,’ with the moon at its farthest point from Earth. Look up on Jan. 6 for a view of the first full moon of 2023: The Wolf ‘micromoon.’ January’s full moon will be slightly smaller than average because theContinue Reading
A metallic alloy of chromium, cobalt, and nickel is over 100 times tougher than graphene and gets even more resistant to damage at extremely low temperatures. Researchers have proven that a metallic alloy of chromium, cobalt and nickel is officially the toughest material on Earth — more than 100 timesContinue Reading
This lightning bolt over Oklahoma was one of the rarest and most powerful on Earth. The sky turns dark, a heavy rain falls and a bolt of lightning crackles through the air. But instead of striking down toward the ground, or zipping sideways between clouds, this lightning bolt does somethingContinue Reading
The diamond will likely become the most expensive gemstone ever sold. Miners in Angola have uncovered a massive pink diamond that may be the biggest gem of its kind found in the past 300 years. The pink diamond is estimated to weigh 170 carats, making it just a smidge smallerContinue Reading
The historic Apollo moon missions are often associated with high-visibility test flights, dazzling launches and spectacular feats of engineering. But intricate, challenging handiwork — comparable to weaving — was just as essential to putting men on the moon. Beyond Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and a handful of other names thatContinue Reading
The idea was inspired by the connection between poor oral health and preterm birth Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral health and preterm birth. The gum contains xylitol — a chemicalContinue Reading
Sending humans on deep space projects is a reality, to visit other planets and colonize them. We are technologically ready to take the first steps. Popular imagination embodied in sci-fi stories—such as “The Martian,” with a big station on the surface and Matt Damon stranded on Martian soil growing potatoes;Continue Reading
The new variant has implications for rapid testing and antibody treatments New year, new variant. As 2022 gets under way, omicron, a fast-moving version of the virus that causes COVID-19, is well into its march across the world. As of January 11, a record-breaking total of 145,982 people were hospitalizedContinue Reading
China has reported 21 cases of the H5N6 subtype of bird flu this year, compared with only five last year, leaving experts concerned that the strain currently circulating is more infectious than past versions of the virus, Reuters reported. Scientists first identified H5N6 avian influenza in poultry in Laos inContinue Reading
The 90-year-old “Star Trek” actor is now the oldest person to fly in space. VAN HORN, Texas: William Shatner has boldly gone where no 90-year-old has ever gone before. The famed “Star Trek” actor and three other private crewmembers launched into space today (Oct. 13) on a Blue Origin New ShepardContinue Reading