Early Wednesday morning, a horrific event unfolded at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the city of Prayagraj, India. Millions of Hindu pilgrims had gathered to perform a sacred bathing ritual in the waters where the Ganges and Yamuna rivers meet, considered one of the holiest spots on earth. As dawn broke, ch
Scientists have been studying the lengths of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) detected by the BATSE experiment on NASA's Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. They measured the time it takes for 5% to 95% of the burst's light to arrive, known as T90 duration, and the time for 25% to 75% (called T50), from both brig
Scientists have been wondering if gamma-ray bursts come from far-off parts of the universe. If they do, their light should take longer to reach us, making the bursts look stretched out in time. This is called time dilation. Researchers from the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory used data from their Burs
Meet an 80-year-old gentleman who had a mild COVID-19 case. He didn't have severe symptoms like breathing issues or low oxygen levels. However, he ended up in the emergency department with swollen and blue fingers on both hands. They hurt a lot too! Despite his stable condition and normal overall he
Imagine being a famous singer like Billy Ray Cyrus, performing at an important event. Suddenly, your guitar decides to take a break in the middle of the show. Most singers would panic, but not Cyrus. He's been on stage enough to know things can go wrong. Instead of freaking out, he turned the situat
Did you ever think about the job your car windows have, protecting you from the sun's harmful rays? A study in Philadelphia and New York put 34 cars to the test, and the results were eye-opening. Let's start with the star of the show, the front windshield. It's like a superhero, shielding you from b
Something extraordinary is happening in northern India. The Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious event, has just begun. This massive celebration occurs once every 12 years, drawing millions of people. This year, the festival kicked off on Monday at the holy city of Prayagraj, where thr
Draymond Green, the heart of the Golden State Warriors, won't be playing against the Toronto Raptors. He's dealing with a back injury and an illness. Coach Steve Kerr isn't too worried, though, as Green's back trouble isn't like the one he had a couple of years ago. Green is a key player, averaging
Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig
Broadway productions have long loved portraying mothers in extreme or villainous roles, from tragic figures like Medea and Macbeth's wife to less sympathetic ones like Rose, the overbearing stage mom from "Gypsy. " Recent revivals and new plays, however, are giving these characters more depth. Inste
