On September 19, the crescent moon will be visible in the lower right corner, next to Venus and Regulus. (Photo: Matt Champlin via Getty Images) This week, astronomy enthusiasts will be treated to one of the best naked-eye stargazing shows…
Advisors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will meet this week to discuss several scheduled childhood vaccines. (Photo: Andrew Harnick via Getty Images) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) influential vaccine advisory committee, which was…
Fans of card tricks know the saying well: “Science knows many tricks.” Yes, it's true, modern science knows a great many different tricks. However, science is still unable to answer the fundamental questions that have troubled humanity since the days…
My personal beliefs: I don't go on vacation to countries that face significant socio-economic problems. I'm uncomfortable when certain oases are created for tourists (good hotels, shops), while locals live in slums. A low standard of living is primarily a…
Information has been updated about the giant asteroid that threatened Earth, which was nearly 300 meters in length. This cosmic “boulder” has alarmed scientists due to its dangerous approach to the blue planet, reports a correspondent for the online publication…
A new NASA study suggests that solar activity will remain high in the coming decades, potentially leading to more dangerous space weather. (Image courtesy of NASA Goddard) NASA scientists warn that the Sun may be “waking up” after a short…