The Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone” – an area lacking oxygen – is smaller than previous measurements and projections, scientists working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Thursday. The Gulf’s dead zone is 4,402 square miles, down 21…
SpaceX’s Crew 11 mission to the International Space Station was canceled shortly before liftoff on Thursday. The launch, which was scheduled to take place from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, was canceled due to adverse weather forecasts in the launch…
ME/CFS affects multiple body systems, often leading to serious complications with both physical and mental stress. (Image credit: kieferpix via Getty Images) Scientists have carried out the largest genetic analysis of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a chronic condition that…
The U.S. Defense Department will not complete the distribution of critical satellite weather data on Friday as previously planned. A month ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a notice of change that was supposed to go into effect…
Peyto Glacier in Alberta and other glaciers in the U.S. and Canada lost significant amounts of ice between 2021 and 2024. (Image credit: Satellite image © 2022 Maxar Technologies via Getty Images) Glaciers in Washington, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and…
The body of a man who disappeared nearly three decades ago has been found in a melting glacier in a remote part of Pakistan. Nasiruddin, 33, a father of two, was on a horse riding trip with his brother in…
Weddings are timeless celebrations of love, unity, and new beginnings. They are moments where words carry profound meaning, weaving emotions into memories that last a lifetime. A beautiful greeting, especially in poetic form, can elevate these occasions, leaving a lasting…
A sundog and a 22-degree halo can be seen in the sky above Winnipeg, Canada. The phenomenon is caused by sunlight interacting with aligned ice crystals. A new study suggests similar effects could be seen on distant exoplanets, where strong…
A devastating sea star disease has killed billions of the animals, with a particularly severe impact on sunflower starfish. (Photo courtesy of Grant Callegari/Hakai Institute) Scientists have identified the source of a mysterious marine plague that has turned billions of…
Chrysalis could be home to several generations before it reaches Alpha Centauri, where it could transport humans to the surface of Proxima Centauri b. (Photo: Giacomo Infelise, Veronica Magli, Guido Sbroggio, Nevenka Martinello and Federica Chiara Serpe) Engineers have created…