The world is on the brink of observing a stellar event that was potentially first chronicled in 1217: a nova explosion of T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), also known as the Blaze Star. This event is a rare and spectacular phenomenon involving a binary star system composed of a white dwarf and a red giant. Understanding T Coronae Borealis T Coronae Borealis, located 3,000 … [Read more...] about We’re About To Witness A Stellar Event Potentially First Recorded In A Medieval Manuscript
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Ice Finger of Death Caught on Camera for First Time Freezes Everything In Its Path
For the first time ever, we are able to observe the formation of an “ice finger of death” through some breathtaking footage. These days it’s rare to uncover a phenomenon completely new to science, one that expands our knowledge of the world in unique and wondrous ways. But just as it happened in the past few years with uncontacted tribes, unseen caves, and sea beasts, the … [Read more...] about Ice Finger of Death Caught on Camera for First Time Freezes Everything In Its Path
Scientists Have Described The Butt Orifice Of A Dinosaur For the first Time
It’s not often in this line of work you receive a press release titled “All-purpose dinosaur opening,” but a particularly well-preserved Psittacosaurus specimen has, for the first time, been formally recognized as having the multi-faceted butt orifice known as a cloaca. The discovery, made by researchers from the University of Bristol, UK, was published in the journal Current … [Read more...] about Scientists Have Described The Butt Orifice Of A Dinosaur For the first Time
The First European Map Of Tenochtitlan, 1524: Bridging Two Worlds
Throughout the annals of history, maps have always played a critical role in revealing the mysteries of the world to mankind. In this context, the first European map of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, holds a significant position. This map, drawn in 1524, is a milestone not only in the history of cartography but also in the confluence of two contrasting … [Read more...] about The First European Map Of Tenochtitlan, 1524: Bridging Two Worlds
Venezuela Just Became First Country To Lose All Its Glaciers In Modern Times
In a sobering milestone in the battle against climate change, Venezuela has emerged as the unfortunate pioneer, witnessing the complete disappearance of its glaciers. Once home to six majestic glaciers spanning a vast area of 1,000 square kilometers, the South American nation now grapples with the loss of these icy giants, marking a poignant moment in environmental … [Read more...] about Venezuela Just Became First Country To Lose All Its Glaciers In Modern Times