The Geminid Meteor Shower is coming to a sky near you on December 13th and 14th. This is not just any meteor shower. It is known for its bright and colorful streaks that light up the night sky. The source of this dazzling display is asteroid 3200 Phaeton, which takes 524 days to orbit the Sun. Mete
In a field in eastern England, scientists have found proof that humans made fire a long time ago. This is the oldest proof ever found. The proof includes baked earth, broken flint axes, and two pieces of pyrite. Pyrite is a type of stone that can make sparks. This shows that early humans, likely Nea
Stepping back into normal life after a hospital stay can be tough. Many studies talk about how being in a protected hospital unit affects people mentally. But what about when patients go home? That's a question that hasn't been asked enough. People with blood disorders often spend time in special h
Under the waves near Alexandria, a team of divers found a big surprise: a 2, 000-year-old party boat! This wasn't just any boat. It was a luxury vessel, likely used for fun and maybe even religious events. The boat, called a "thalamagos, " was huge—about 115 feet long and 23 feet wide. It had a fla
Michael Jordan, a big name in basketball, stepped into a NASCAR courtroom to share his thoughts. He co-owns a racing team and isn't happy with how things are run. He thinks NASCAR should be more like the NBA, where teams and the league share money and responsibilities equally. Jordan believes this w
Bitcoin's value got a big boost recently. The reason? BlackRock, a huge investment company, has been buying up a lot of Bitcoin. They now own a big chunk of it. This isn't just any investment for them. It's their most profitable one right now. BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust, called IBIT, is a way for re
Drake Maye has been making waves in New England, both on and off the field. His wife, Ann Michael, has been stealing hearts with her baking videos on TikTok. She started gaining attention because of her husband, but now she's making a name for herself with her delicious recipes and festive videos.
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a tricky bacteria that can make people sick. To tackle it, scientists need to know how well different medicines work against it. They tested eight medicines using a standard method. They did this in different labs and at two different temperatures: 35°C and 28°C. The resul
Kids in hospitals sometimes have heartbeats that are too slow. This can lead to serious trouble. Doctors have been trying different things to help. But, there's still a lot they don't know. A big look at past studies was done. They wanted to see what works best for kids with slow heartbeats and oth
Bioarchaeology deals with bones from the past. But these bones don't tell the whole story. There are hidden factors that affect what we find. Computers can help us understand these hidden things better. Computers use math to make models. These models can show how hidden factors change what we see i
