WASHINGTON — The largest stars in the universe live the life of a rock star: They are born brilliant, live fast and die young. If that is the case, the one named WOH G64 might be considered the stellar equivalent of Jimi Hendrix.
WOH G64,…
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Six planets will align in a rare ‘planetary parade’ tonight
Skywatchers have an unusual opportunity this weekend to observe six planets positioned so they rise above the horizon at the same time.
Often called an planetary parade, the event will appear just after sunset on February 28, 2026. This…
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Clean Energy Discovered in the Depths of Old Coal Mines
Cumberland is testing whether its abandoned coal mines can become a town-wide geothermal network that supports redevelopment, economic growth, and lower emissions. Cumberland, B.C. was built on coal mining—both literally and practically. For…
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Plastic Without End: Are We Polluting the Planet for Eternity?
The Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework calls for the elimination of plastic pollution by 2030. If that goal has been clearly set, why have meaningful measures that create real change still not been implemented? Plastic pollution is…
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Bronze Age mines in Spain may explain origin of Scandinavian bronze
During an archaeological survey conducted in February, researchers from the Maritime Encounters program at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, identified six previously unregistered Bronze Age mines in Extremadura, southwestern Spain. The…
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U.S. medical care is improving, but cost and health differ depending on disease
Over two decades, medical care improvements have increased health spans in the U.S. by 1.3 years and medical spending by $234,000 per person over their lifetime—or about $182,000 per additional healthy year of life gained—when measured from…
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Scientists Create Giant Fire Tornadoes That Could Save Our Oceans
Scientists created 17-foot fire whirls that burn oil spills faster and cleaner than conventional methods, reducing soot by 40% and consuming nearly all the fuel. The technique shows promise for rapid, lower-emission spill response. In the…
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The 4 Distinct Stages Explained : ScienceAlert
A migraine attack is not just a “bad headache”.
Migraine is a debilitating neurological condition which can cause nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound, in addition to severe headaches.
Migraine affects roughly five million…
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Genetic mapping of rice stink bug aids crop pest control
Even though farmers have been dealing with rice stink bugs as pests since the 1880s, entomologists are still getting to know them at the genetic level. A first-of-its-kind study published on the genetics of rice stink bugs offers clues that could…
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Brain scans reveal why you can't resist a snack, even when you're full
Research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) may finally explain why we still reach for the cookie jar, even when we’re full. A new study reveals that the human brain continues to respond to tempting food cues even after we’ve eaten enough….
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