Scientists have long theorized that older stars swell
up as they age and devour nearby planets.
However, the assumption has been derived from
observations made before and after the event. Now,
for the first time, astronomers have caught a star in
the act of engulfing a planet. The star, known as ZTF
SLRN-2020, resides approximately 12,000 light-ye...
Killer whales, or orcas, are the largest members of
the oceanic dolphin family. The intelligent mammals,
which hunt in large pods, are known for their
coordinated attacks on unsuspecting marine
animals. But they rarely pose a threat to humans.
However, since July 2020, groups of orcas have been
deliberately attacking sailboats off the coasts of Sp...
When Suzy Kop entered her father's bedroom on
May 8, 2023, she was stunned to find a
grapefruit-sized rock next to a big dent on the
wooden floor. Upon further investigation, the New
Jersey resident saw two holes in the ceiling. It
appeared that the stone had struck the floor with
such great force that it rebounded and punched a ...
The Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) has always been
portrayed with its razor-sharp teeth jutting out of its
jaw. They are visible even when its mouth is closed.
The depiction is based on its closest relative - the
crocodile. Also, scientists assumed that the
dinosaur's teeth, which grew up to six inches (15.2
cm) long, were too large to fit inside its mouth.
On May 1, 2023, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
urged lawmakers to raise the debt ceiling
immediately. She warned that if the US government
were not allowed to borrow more, it would be unable
to meet its obligations by early June 2023. They
include things like Social Security and Medicare
payments. The government would also be unable t...
Mother's Day is marked annually in the US on the
second Sunday of May. On this day, Americans
celebrate the extraordinary women in their lives with
special treats and lavish gifts. Mothers certainly look
forward to the annual pampering. But retailers
anticipate the holiday even more. Mother's Day is
the country's third-largest retail holiday after the w...
Researchers have long known that the Great Pacific
Garbage Patch — the massive accumulation of
plastic waste in the North Pacific Ocean — is home to
a variety of sea life. However, they had assumed
they were all open ocean inhabitants. Now, a new
study has found that it also harbors a surprisingly
large number of coastal marine species. They inclu...
In early March 2023, Murphy, a bald eagle at the
World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, began
to spend his entire day sitting on a makeshift nest
inside his aviary. The behavior was not unusual in
itself. Male bald eagles always help females during
the incubation process. However, in this case, the
31-year-old bird was trying to hatch a rock!
On May 6, 2023, King Charles III will be officially
sworn in as the 62nd monarch of the United
Kingdom (UK) and fourteen other Commonwealth
realms. They include Canada, Australia, and New
Zealand. This is Britain's first coronation ceremony
since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953. Here
is a brief preview of what to expect.
