The aftermath of a series of earthquakes affecting the island of Santorini is intensifying. (Photo: Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images) Greek authorities have suspended schools and deployed emergency services as a series of earthquakes intensify near the volcanic island of…
A giant ghost jellyfish (Stygiomedusa gigantea) was discovered off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula during a Viking cruise. Cruise ship passengers spotting unusual creatures off the coast of Antarctica have reported rare sightings of giant ghost jellyfish – deep-sea…
What are the main reasons people in the U.S. sneeze during allergy season? (Image credit: ProfessionalStudioImages via Getty Images) According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), allergies are the sixth most common chronic disease in the…
A lithium-ion battery with a single-crystal electrode was continuously charged and discharged for six years while retaining a significant portion of its energy storage capacity. (Image credit: Natee Meepian via Shutterstock) New research shows that batteries with “monocrystalline electrodes” could…
A family lights a menorah together to celebrate Hanukkah. (Photo courtesy of Roy Morsch via Getty Images) The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah – also known as Chanukah – is an event that is celebrated around the middle of the winter…
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