Rare Night-Shining Clouds Seen Above Swedish Field
Noctilucent clouds, the highest clouds in Earth's atmosphere, were captured in a photograph taken near Linköping, Sweden, in early August.
» readHow the printing press fueled vampire panic and the gruesome practice of eating corpse parts
In "Killing the Dead: Vampire Epidemics from Mesopotamia to the New World," author and historian John Blair examines how the invention of printing amplified European vampire lore and explores the shocking practice of ingesting blood or organs from…
» readModerate Drinking Linked to Significant Health Risks, New Study Finds
A new study has concluded that even alcohol consumption considered moderate by many Americans may carry significant health risks, including a greater likelihood of premature death, disability, cancer, and heart disease.
» readHow Political Divides Are Quietly Reshaping the Southern Accent
A linguist argues that the way politicians and voters speak may be as important as the words they use in understanding growing political divides.
» readNew telescope test captures stunning image of Seagull Nebula’s blue eye
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory tested its experimental 144-megapixel camera by aiming it at the Seagull Nebula, a cosmic cloud located about 3,700 light-years from Earth.
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