Well, this just shows that Hubble’s successor is going to more than fulfill its potential. The first full-color scientific image from the JWST, the largest and most potent observatory ever launched into space, was unveiled today by President Joe Biden. The first image of the galaxy cluster SMACS 0723 has been released, and we are in awe. Last week NASA teased the five … [Read more...] about Finally, JWST’s First Full Color Image Is Here—But This Is Just The Start
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One of The World’s Oldest Snow Monitors Has Just Set a Terrible Record
Even while snowpacks are often melting sooner across the world, the recent record established at Mount Sonnblick is startling. The Austrian Alps are home to the 3,106-meter-tall (10,190-foot) Mount Sonnblick. Over 20 meters (66 feet) of snow fall on average each year. It takes the majority of the summer for it to melt close to the top. A record unlike any other is being … [Read more...] about One of The World’s Oldest Snow Monitors Has Just Set a Terrible Record
A Stray Dog Who Was Once Just “Skin And Bones” Now Appears Entirely Different
"She’s really coming out of her shell and finding her voice." Everyone at the RSPCA's Danaher Animal Home was astounded by Emily's condition when she was originally brought there as a stray. She hardly weighted anything and was so frail that it was obvious she required all the love and attention the shelter could provide. According to a news statement from Louisa … [Read more...] about A Stray Dog Who Was Once Just “Skin And Bones” Now Appears Entirely Different
A Brand-New Species Was Just Discovered Evolving In Front Of Our Eyes
Another creationist myth has been debunked, but this is unlikely to stop it from being spread in the future. Under the watchful eyes of researchers able to closely examine it, a new species emerged faster than anyone had anticipated. It seems fitting that the species is a Galapagos finch, one of the subfamilies essential to Darwin's revolutionary discovery. Finches have … [Read more...] about A Brand-New Species Was Just Discovered Evolving In Front Of Our Eyes
A Dog Awakens Its Owner Just Moments Before A Meteor Crashes Into Her Bed
"He barked twice, as if to say, 'Get up!'" Toby is a sweet and attentive rescue dog who lives in Canada with his owner, Ruth Hamilton. The puppy has been her constant companion since she adopted him. Toby, on the other hand, has recently proven himself to be her hero as well. Hamilton was sleeping in her bed the other night when she was startled awake by an … [Read more...] about A Dog Awakens Its Owner Just Moments Before A Meteor Crashes Into Her Bed