In 2004, astronomers witnessed a cosmic event of unparalleled ferocity: a starquake. This cataclysmic upheaval occurred on the surface of a neutron star named SGR 1806-20, located a staggering 50,000 light-years away. The sheer power of this starquake is almost incomprehensible. In a fraction of a second, it unleashed energy equivalent to what our Sun radiates over 150,000 … [Read more...] about A Near Miss: The Starquake That Could Have Ended Us
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Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
In an intriguing turn of events, it appears that Australians have been consuming a fish species previously unknown to science. This newly identified species, a type of grouper, has been given the scientific name Epinephelus fuscomarginatus. The journey to this discovery began back in 2000 when Jeff Johnson, a fish expert at the Queensland Museum, was shown photographs of an … [Read more...] about Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
Bears Are Often Spotted Admiring Beautiful Vistas, Suggesting They May Have a Sense of Beauty
Bears have long been admired for their beauty, with their thick fur, powerful build, and majestic presence. However, apparently they themselves may also have a sense of beauty. There have been many sightings of bears in the wilderness, where they have been observed engaging in unusual behavior such as remaining motionless for extended periods in specific locations, … [Read more...] about Bears Are Often Spotted Admiring Beautiful Vistas, Suggesting They May Have a Sense of Beauty
Animal rescuers think they’ve found a homeless dog – they have no idea the reunion that’s about to take place
In June this year, a dog was rescued from the streets of the Ukraine in a sorry state. Homeless life had not been kind to this gentle giant of a dog who was malnourished and weak. When staff brought him in, they were determined to find him a new loving home immediately. Little did they know he already had a home. This blue-eyed big dog was covered in scabies and … [Read more...] about Animal rescuers think they’ve found a homeless dog – they have no idea the reunion that’s about to take place
We All Know Rainbows But Have You Ever Seen a Moonbow – A Night Rainbow Lit By the Moon?
Moonbows, also called lunar rainbows, differ from your average rainbow in that they are created by the shimmers of moon rays rather than the sun. A moonbow (also known as a moon rainbow or lunar rainbow) is a rainbow produced by moonlight instead of direct sunlight. Apart from the light source, its formation is no different from that of a solar rainbow: it is created by … [Read more...] about We All Know Rainbows But Have You Ever Seen a Moonbow – A Night Rainbow Lit By the Moon?