SPACE: Are There Huge Black Holes Out There?
Black holes can get big … really big. But just how big? It’s possible they could top out at over a trillion times more massive than the sun. That’s 10 … Read more
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AI “resurrects” Roman Emperors
Ancient Roman emperors’ faces have been brought to life in digital reconstructions; the unnervingly realistic image project includes the Emperors Caligula, Nero and Hadrian, among others. The features of these long-dead rulers have … Read more
U=(N/T)M*G: Stellar
White dwarf star remnants – because they aren’t actually stars, I found out – are the meat and potatoes of our cosmic stew. These guys are everywhere and they’re telling … Read more
The Hope Files: Could the Sahara Ever Be Green Again?
Sometime between 11,000 and 5,000 years ago, after the last ice age ended, the Sahara Desert transformed. Green vegetation grew atop the sandy dunes and increased rainfall turned arid caverns … Read more
Now We Have Zombie Storms. Thanks 2020!
Wildfires are burning the West Coast, hurricanes are flooding the Southeast — and some of those storms are rising from the dead. “Zombie storms,” which regain strength after initially petering … Read more
Scientists Can Now Insert Ideas Into Your Dreams
MIT scientists have figured out how to manipulate your dreams by combining an app with a sleep-tracking device called Dormio. In their new study, the researchers were able to insert … Read more
Newly Translated Christian Texts Discuss “Demon Circles” and “Wizard Battles”
Have you ever heard the story of a wizard battle that supposedly took place when an early church was constructed? Or how about the story of a border guard who … Read more
Climate Change Watch: Climate Clock, Zombie Fires, Melting Glaciers & More
Even during these multiple crises, climate change continues apace: Massive ‘Climate Clock’ Urging Governments to Act Is Unveiled in New York City:Some advocates kicked off next week’s Climate Week NYC … Read more
What If The Earth Had Rings?
The series “Imaginary Earths” speculates what the world might be like if one key aspect of life was changed, be if the planet or with humanity itself. What might Earth … Read more
What Did People Use Before Toilet Paper?
Because inquiring minds want to know: In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, toilet paper was nearly as hard to come by as personal protective equipment. Though toilet paper … Read more