Grooming paraphernalia has been found in numerous archeological sites, many of which have included earwax removal tools. And earwax evacuation remains a popular hygienic habit today. But what is earwax? And are the efforts to eliminate it actually good for us? Henry C. Ou explores the important role earwax plays in our health. [Ted Ed]
Ah, Uranus, the enigmatic celestial body that keeps on giving, or rather, keeps on withholding its secrets until scientists are ready to delve deep. Yes, it’s true, scientists have been tantalized by the mysteries lurking within Uranus for quite some time. We’ve always known it’s chock-full of gas, an abundance that’s hard to ignore. But […]
NASA Lucinda King, University of Portsmouth Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an “ocean world” by scientists, observations to date strongly suggest that beneath Europa’s icy crust, there could […]
Just a quick post to showcase a few photos of yesterday’s eclipse by my friend @actarus911 and Claude Campagna Lupien Photographe. The first batch was taken in St-Georges, Quebec, right in the path of the eclipse’s totality. Note the reddish tint around the Sun in the closeup shots. These are plasma eruptions in the Sun’s […]
Monday afternoon unveiled a breathtaking celestial phenomenon: a solar eclipse gracing the skies, captivating millions across North America. However, amidst the awe-inspiring spectacle, an unexpected trend emerged in the digital realm. Following the eclipse, Google witnessed a surge in searches for “my eyes hurt” and “why do my eyes hurt.” According to Google Trends data, […]
You don’t need a nice professional camera to snap photos of this year’s eclipse. George Frey via Getty Images News Douglas Goodwin, Scripps College As the Moon casts its shadow across the Earth during the upcoming solar eclipse, cameras of all kinds will turn skyward. While professional photographers with specialized equipment will aim to capture […]
Massive dying stars emit large amounts of radiation. NASA/ESA/Hubble SM4 ERO Team via AP Chris Impey, University of Arizona Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining […]
A genetic match to an ancient person doesn’t mean you’re more related genealogically. Mark Edward Atkinson/Tetra Images via Getty Images Shai Carmi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Harald Ringbauer, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology In 2022, we reported the DNA sequences of 33 medieval people buried in a Jewish cemetery in Germany. Not long […]
In a landmark achievement poised to revolutionize internet connectivity, scientists from Aston University, in collaboration with international partners, have shattered records by making broadband speeds 4.5 million times faster. This amazing feat, achieved through the utilization of previously untapped wavelengths, promises to alleviate the frustrations of sluggish internet connections experienced by millions worldwide. Partnering with […]
Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Geoffrey Bradford, West Virginia University On April 8, 2024, and for the second time in the past decade, people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to view a total solar […]