Webb Telescope Reveals Cometary Knots in Helix Nebula
The origins of unusual knots of gas and dust found in planetary nebulas, such as the Ring Nebula, the Dumbbell Nebula, and NGC 2392, were not initially predicted and remain poorly understood.
» readAncient tooth in museum drawer reveals violent sea monster attack
A fossilized ichthyosaur vertebra with a pliosaurid tooth embedded in it has been discovered in a museum drawer, providing rare physical evidence of a prehistoric predator-prey interaction.
» readAstronaut photo captures frozen lake along disputed China-India border
A striking astronaut photograph has revealed the cracked surface of the world’s highest frozen lake, located on the Tibetan Plateau. The image shows the ice meeting water along a contested border between China and India.
» readCanadian wildfire smoke causes billions in lost solar power and more fossil fuel use
A study of the 2023 Canadian wildfires has found that drifting smoke caused a 3 percent drop in solar power generation in both Europe and North America, costing nearly $2 billion.
» readJapanese Doctor Creates App to Help Parents Navigate Childhood Illnesses and Reduce Unnecessary Hospital Visits
A Japanese doctor developed a free mobile app to educate parents about childhood illnesses after witnessing a family risk a dangerous three-hour drive in heavy snow for a mild fever. The app, called "Oshiete!
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