Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to a spectacular light show in the sky! A recent solar flare has led to a coronal mass ejection (CME) headed toward Earth, which could result in an aurora borealis over certain parts of the US on December 25. This exciting phenomenon, known as the Northern Ligh
Ever wondered if having food allergies could affect your ability to conceive? A recent study in North America explored this question. The researchers looked into how self-reported food allergies might correlate with fecundability, which is the likelihood of getting pregnant each menstrual cycle. Th
In a hospital located up North in India, a surprising incident occurred. Measles, a contagious virus, spread among a handful of adults. This virus travels through the air, making it highly infectious. The hospital took swift action to diagnose the patients accurately. Samples were sent to a lab that
North Korea, known for its massive military under leader Kim Jong-un, has sent over 11, 000 troops to support Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. These soldiers, mostly from the elite "Storm" Corps, are highly trained and indoctrinated. However, they've faced a tough reality on the ground.
John Harbaugh, the Ravens' head coach, is super excited. His team just made it to the playoffs for the 12th time in his 17 years with them. This isn't something to take lightly, he says. The NFL is tough, and making the playoffs is no easy task. Just look around at the other teams! But Harbaugh is e
Get ready for a celestial event! As the Northern Hemisphere experiences the longest night of the year, marking the winter solstice, there's a special treat in store: the Ursids meteor shower. This shower, active from December 17 to 26, reaches its peak the night of December 21 into the morning of De
Imagine this: North Korea can create and send ballistic missiles to Russia in just a few months. This isn't just a guess. A research group found pieces of missiles in Ukraine that were made in North Korea, including one from 2024. This shows that the time between production and use is shockingly sho
North Carolina's basketball team is facing some bumps in the road this season. They've clocked in four losses in their first ten games, which isn't what they hoped for. Losing top players like Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram has made things tough. But it's not like they've been losing to any old t
Ever heard of the North Korean hacker group, Lazarus? They're back with a new trick, the FBI says. After stealing billions in crypto, they're now pretending to be venture capitalists to target startup CEOs. In November 2023, they fooled a crypto startup's CEO using a fake Telegram account. They sent
Did you know that tiny plant fossils, called phytoliths, can tell us a lot about what plants were like in the past? In North-western Europe, one big problem for scientists studying ancient phytoliths is that they don't have a clear idea of what modern dicotyledon plants look like under the microscop
