How does a hula hoop master gravity? Mathematicians prove that body shape matters
Hula hooping is so commonplace that we may overlook some interesting questions it raises: "What keeps a hula hoop up against gravity?" and "Are some body types better for hula hooping than others?" A team of mathematicians explored and answered these question…
Phys.Org (phys.org)
• Published 17 days ago
January Night Sky Lit by a 'Planet Parade' with Excellent Viewing of Mars, Venus, and Jupiter
Directly above our heads, Jupiter will be signing bright. To the east, Mars will reach opposition in mid-January.
Good News Network (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)
• Published 17 days ago
Dead stars can celebrate 2 New Years every second with nearby cosmic fireworks
"In these environments of neutron stars, the magnetic fields are really at the limits of what the universe can produce."
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 17 days ago
A spectacular meteor shower is about to peak. How and when to watch
(KTLA) – Stargazers are in for a treat as the Quadrantids Meteor Shower, one of the year’s best, reaches its peak over the Northern Hemisphere, according to NASA. This annual meteor shower is unique because it originates from an asteroid, 2003 EH1, rather tha…
KTLA Los Angeles (ktla.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Researchers solve 200-year-old volcanic mystery
The mystery location of a giant volcanic eruption that has puzzled scientists for almost 200 years has finally been solved, thanks to researchers from the University of St Andrews.
Phys.Org (phys.org)
• Published 17 days ago
An underwater volcano off the West Coast could erupt before the end of 2025
An underwater volcanic eruption could be on your 2025 bingo card
The Weather Network (www.theweathernetwork.com)
• Published 17 days ago
‘Dinosaur highway’ dating back 166 million years discovered in England
Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million years.
PBS (www.pbs.org)
• Published 17 days ago
Gene Expression Drives Evolution of Human Brain Complexity
While humans share over 95% of their genome with chimpanzees, our brains are far more complex due to differences in gene expression.
Neurosciencenews.com (neurosciencenews.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Dark Energy May Not Exist: Something Stranger Might Explain The Universe
There might not be a mysterious 'dark' force accelerating the expansion of the Universe after all.
ScienceAlert (www.sciencealert.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Pallasite Meteorites: The Beautiful Gemstone Space Rocks That Totally Baffle Scientists
How were they made? We simply don't know.
IFLScience (www.iflscience.com)
• Published 17 days ago
This researcher claims only one breakthrough stands between humanity and a 1,000-year lifespan
The dream of living forever has long been the stuff of science fiction. But for some scientists, it’s a real-world challenge worth pursuing. According to molecular ... Continue Reading →
Jasondeegan.com (jasondeegan.com)
• Published 17 days ago
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight! Don't miss the 1st 'shooting stars' of 2025
With no moonlight to interfere, this might turn out to be one of the best meteor displays of the year.
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Meteor showers, northern lights and supermoons: Here's what 2025 has in store if you look up
The skies are looking bright in the new year.
New York Post (nypost.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Double Trouble? Two large asteroids flying at high speed approaching Earth on January 3 says NASA
NASA reports that two asteroids, 2024 YC9 and 2024 YL1, will safely pass by Earth on January 3, 2025. Asteroid 2024 YC9, the size of a house, will com
The Times of India (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Migrating bats “surf” on storms, study finds
The Doors have nothing on these “Riders on the Storm”
Salon (www.salon.com)
• Published 17 days ago
NASA's Parker Solar Probe beams home 1st detailed update after record-breaking approach to the sun
"The data that will come down from the spacecraft will be fresh information about a place that we, as humanity, have never been."
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 17 days ago
He thought it was gold, but inside this 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite he found something even stranger
Gold prospector finds 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite in Maryborough, Victoria: scientists unlock its cosmic secrets.
Earth.com (www.earth.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Rewriting the Rules: Scientists Tinker With the “Clockwork” Mechanisms of Life
Scientists recreated molecular switches that regulate biological timing, aiding nanotechnology and explaining evolutionary advantages. Living organisms monitor time – and react to it – in many different ways, from detecting light and sound in microseconds to …
SciTechDaily (scitechdaily.com)
• Published 17 days ago
These are the space stocks to watch in 2025 — SpaceX, Boeing and far beyond
MarketWatch (www.marketwatch.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit
Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space project
Financial Times (www.ft.com)
• Published 17 days ago