For the people of the Venezuelan state of Mérida, the glacier-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada have been a source of pride since time immemorial: The mountains are part of the regional identity and the source of various legends in the region that link them with the legendary whites. eagles But none of the six… Read More »
May’s full moon delighted skywatchers as it shone brightly in the spring sky, and we have the photos to prove it. full moon of mayThe Moon, also known as the Flower Moon, rose and was visible in the sky shortly after sunset. constellation Scorpio. It was then processed to hide or hide. Antaresa red supergiant… Read More »
A new catalog of 126 worlds beyond the solar system contains a cornucopia of newly discovered planets; some have extreme and exotic natures, but others could potentially support life as we know it. The catalog’s mix of planets is further evidence of the vast and wild diversity of worlds beyond our cosmic backyard; It even… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Maybe “birdbrained” isn’t such an insult after all—crows, the ubiquitous city bird, can vocally count to four, according to recent research. Curious creatures can not only count, but also match the number of calls they… Read More »
After nearly three weeks of extensive testing and data analysis, NASA managers said Friday they are confident in Boeing’s technology. frequently delayed Starliner crew capsule He said a small helium leak in the ship’s propulsion system did not pose a flight safety concern and said it could be launched safely “as is” on June 1.… Read More »
Ask Google if cats have been found on the moon and it posts a ranked list of websites so you can discover the answer for yourself. Now it instantly finds an answer produced by artificial intelligence, which may be right or wrong. “Yes, astronauts met, played with and cared for cats on the moon,” Google’s… Read More »
Scientists surprised Northern California city leaders last month when they announced a project to study technology that could one day be used to light up clouds and reduce global warming. The experiment involved spraying salt water across the deck of the USS Hornet, an aircraft carrier docked in Alameda and serving as a museum, to… Read More »
When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered facial injuries after a fight with another male, he did something that caught the attention of scientists observing him. The animal chewed the leaves of an ivy vine, a plant that monkeys do not normally eat. Over the course of several days, the orangutan carefully applied the… Read More »
When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered facial injuries after a fight with another male, he did something that caught the attention of scientists observing him. The animal chewed the leaves of an ivy vine, a plant that monkeys do not normally eat. Over the course of several days, the orangutan carefully applied the… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. In front of a crowd of reporters, inventor Thomas Midgley Jr. poured lead additive onto his hands and then began inhaling the fumes for about a minute. “I can do this every day without any… Read More »