How Pluto captured its largest moon Charon with a 10-hour icy ‘kiss’
Pluto may have got romantic to capture its largest moon, colliding and engaging in a passionate but icy 10 hour kiss with Charon billions of years ago.
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The Editors weaves Wikipedia’s volunteers into a global suspense tale
Yesterday was Wikipedia Day, celebrating the first edit made to the online encyclopedia on January 15, 2001. It’s a tricky kind of celebration because, for many of us, every day is a Wikipedia Day. Scanning a new Wikipedia tab can…
ChargePoint develops uncuttable charging cables to stop thieves
Electric vehicle chargers are increasingly a target of vandals, often in search of copper. “Even at our headquarter site here in Campbell, in Silicon Valley, we’ve had our site vandalized twice,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. His customers are…
What bird flu experts are watching for in 2025
Since early 2024, the U.S. has logged 66 human cases of H5N1. Scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the virus’s spread as we enter a new year.
Secrets of Alexander the Great mosaic revealed after 1st-of-its-kind analysis
There are around 2 million pieces that make up the Alexander the Great mosaic, but where did they come from?
Unsweetened coffee associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, study finds
Recent research has found that older individuals with a higher intake of caffeinated coffee, particularly the unsweetened variety, are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and Parkinson’s disease. This association was not observed for sweetened or artificially…
There’s life beneath the snow — but it’s at risk of melting away
A soft, thick coat of snow makes a lot of the world seem to slow down or even stop — at least temporarily. The fluffy piles absorb sound and make the world quiet and still. But deep underneath, in pockets…
Argyria: The rare disease that turns people blue
Argyria is caused by a buildup of silver in the body, which discolors the skin.
The oral-brain axis: New research uncovers surprising links between the bacteria in your mouth and mental health symptoms
A recent study published in Translational Psychiatry has found a connection between the bacteria in our mouths and mental health. Researchers analyzed the salivary microbiome of individuals experiencing mental health symptoms comparing it to the microbiome of mentally healthy individuals.…
Did people report seeing UFOs before the 20th century?
Are UFO sightings a 20th-century phenomena, or did people report seeing them earlier in history?
