Grunge music: a source of affirmation for a generation of disillusioned young people. And an unexpected wellspring of scientific creativity for Earl Bellinger from the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics. While immersing himself in Soundgarden’s 1994 hit “Black Hole Sun” two years ago, he pondered an intriguing question: Could diminutive black holes from the early…
The Arctic’s harsh cold is easily tackled by the remarkable insulating fur of polar bears. There’s potential for humans to harness a comparable material, thanks to a novel fiber mimicking the bears’ porous hairs. A study published in the December 22 issue of Science reveals that a sweater crafted from this fiber, despite being only…
Sure, here’s the rephrased version of the text: The discovery of two new mummies in Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, brings the total count of mummies with golden tongues found at the site to 16, according to archaeologists. Archaeologists working in Egypt have found two mummies equipped with golden tongues at the ancient settlement of Oxyrhynchus. This discovery…
Passengers of Alaska Airlines are taking legal action against Boeing following a recent incident involving a domestic flight. The incident occurred last week and involved a door-plug, a panel of the fuselage near the rear of the aircraft, blowing out mid-air. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of Washington for King County, lists seven…
Scientists suggest that the highest probability of interaction between two groups of cicadas is probably in the vicinity of Springfield, Illinois. This year in the United States, an extremely rare synchronized event is anticipated as billions of cicadas from two distinct broods are poised to emerge from below the surface. The last occurrence of such…
The term “dark web” holds varied interpretations among individuals, but those familiar with it recognize it as essentially an unregulated sector of the internet. Its association with drug transactions and illicit dealings stems from the actual occurrences within it. Accessing the dark web isn’t as straightforward as entering a URL into a standard web browser;…
Heading to the pub usually means pints, not sneakers. However, at one London establishment later this month, patrons will find a unique offering at the bar: running shoes on tap. In alignment with the Dry January ethos (minus the alcohol), Asics plans to distribute complimentary running shoes at The Lexington pub in London on January…
The Eastland Disaster The Eastland Disaster, happening on July 24, 1915, is remembered as one of the most devastating maritime catastrophes in American history. On that tragic morning, the Great Lakes excursion steamer Eastland was filled with anticipation as thousands of passengers and crew prepared for a day-long journey from downtown Chicago across Lake Michigan….
Ancient tools, buried for millions of years in Kenya, may represent the earliest evidence of our ancestors’ technological ingenuity. Discovered on the Homa Peninsula in Lake Victoria, these tools are now regarded as the oldest known examples of Oldowan technology, pushing back its known origin by as much as 400,000 years. The Oldowan toolkit, characterized…
Discovered in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, archaeologists found a remarkably well-preserved, 2,000-year-old blue glass bowl. The artifact, unearthed late last year during excavations in Nijmegen’s Winkelsteeg business district, remained remarkably intact despite centuries buried underground. The palm-sized bowl displayed minimal signs of wear, retaining its pristine condition. Distinguished by vertical stripes, the bowl’s creation…
