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Searching for a Specific Drug in Space Could Lead Astronomers to Discover Alien Life

Are we alone in the Universe? If aliens exist, why aren’t they here yet? What do aliens look like? Are aliens among us? Could anybody we know actually be an alien despite looking like an Earthling? Would aliens be friends…

October 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Our Milky Way Galaxy is Surrounded By Countless Dead Stars

Let’s face it: astronomers still have enormous work to do to learn more about our Milky Way galaxy. They did, however, uncover a few general and key aspects, such as an approximate number of stars, the diameter, and more. But…

October 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Being Sad and Lonely Can Affect You More Than Smoking in Some Way

Unless you’ve been living on another planet until now, surely you know very well that smoking is bad for your health. Most lung cancers are caused by lighting up those cigarettes, while such an addiction can also lead to heart…

October 8, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Potentially Hazardous Asteroid May Be the Source for Rare Meteorites With Black Streaks Entering the Earth’s Atmosphere

The Chelyabinsk meteor hitting Russia almost a decade ago didn’t come empty-handed. Rare meteorites featuring black streaks also entered our planet’s atmosphere at that time, and astronomers had trouble tracking down their origin. According to Space.com, scientists have now discovered…

October 8, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Remote Star is Being Devoured By Its Smaller Companion in A Binary System

We all got lucky due to the fact that there’s a single star powering our own Solar System. Many stars that exist out there in the Universe are part of binary systems, meaning pairs of two stars orbiting one another.…

October 8, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Beer Can Now Taste Better Thanks to Scientists

Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world, and most people are definitely in love with its taste. While some believe that beer has the best taste in the entire world, science is there once again…

October 7, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Specific Worms Are Able to Break Down Plastic Very Fast

Plastic, in general, and plastic bags, in particular, represent a problem that the world is struggling to find out how to solve. Huge piles of waste consisting of plastic are not beneficial for the environment, and one of the reasons…

October 6, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Watch Bees Working Together to Successfully Open a Soda Bottle

Bees are well-known by scientists as highly intelligent creatures. Our flying friends are able even to learn abstract concepts, and who knows, maybe they could teach us a thing or two! It’s wonderful that even nowadays, we can still feast…

October 6, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

James Webb Space Telescope’s First Images of the Universe Receive X-Ray Remake

We were proud to share the news back in July about the very first full-color images that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has obtained of deep space. The world was able to see mesmerizing cosmic objects such as the Carina…

October 6, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Watch the DART Spacecraft as It Smashes Into the Dimorphos Asteroid

NASA has a new plan to save the Earth just in case a huge asteroid pays us an unexpected visit. And no, Bruce Willis has nothing to do with it. That plan is known by the name of ‘DART,’ which…

October 4, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hurricane Ian Devastates Islands in Florida – Watch Video of the Catastrophic Aftermath

Florida is not only one of the most important states in America. It’s also home to over 4,500 islands that are at least 10 acres. A few days ago, those living in Florida had to face the devastating wrath of…

October 1, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Huge Meteorite Impact Crater Was Found in Minnesota

Inver Grove Heights, the city in the American state of Minnesota where about 35,000 people live, is now also the location of a huge meteorite impact crater that was discovered by researchers with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) of the…

September 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Dogs Can Smell the Specific Odor That Our Bodies Spread When Stress Kicks In

Scientists struggle even nowadays to understand at a deeper level the powerful bond that exists between humans and dogs. But it’s great to see that the mystery still brings updates! According to a new study that was published in PLOS…

September 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronomers Take Their Closest Look At Jupiter’s Moon Europa in Decades

Europa is one of the 80 confirmed moons that orbit Jupiter, and it also represents a major point of interest for astronomers. That’s because the surface of the moon mostly consists of water ice, and there are even high chances…

September 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Orionid Meteor Shower Has Begun – Here’s What You Need to Know

The Universe is once again inviting us all to a majestic celestial show: the Orionid meteor shower. It has already started on September 26, but there’s no use getting upset if you didn’t have the tickets prepared already. Thanks to…

September 29, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0