Credit: DepositphotosThe wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of which were homes, and firefighters are still working to control the infernos. Parts of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, and other California communities are now left unrecognizable.As evacuation orders are lifted, residents returning to their homes should prioritize ensuring access...
Credit: PixabayErasing bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could significantly advance treatments for various mental health conditions. Scientists have now identified a promising new approach: weakening negative memories by reactivating positive ones.In a multi-day experiment, an international team of researchers tested this method with 37 participants. Initially, participants associated random words with negative images. The...
Credit: PixabayGeneration Alpha is about to face some competition.Babies born on January 1st and beyond belong to Generation Beta, a new cohort covering those born from 2025 to 2039.Research firm McCrindle shared in a blog post that by 2035, Gen Beta will make up 16% of the global population, and many will likely live...
An artist's impression of a planetary crust. (The University of Michigan/Midjourney)The movement of gold from deep within Earth's mantle to its surface relies heavily on sulfur bubbling beneath active volcanoes. This process, driven by intense geological activity, enables gold to bond with sulfur molecules, allowing it to ascend rather than remain trapped in the mantle.Recent...
Artist's concept of a mining base on the Moon. (gremlin/Getty Images)By the end of this decade, nations and private companies could begin mining the Moon surface. As space becomes increasingly accessible, it’s essential to pause and consider what commercial activities should be allowed, especially on the Moon.This is the moment to establish clear rules and...
Artist concept of the new Mars Chopper. (NASA/JPLraw/YouTube)Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another world in the first half of 2021, exploring Mars terrain from above. This achievement proved that powered air flight is an efficient way to navigate alien worlds.Building on this success, NASA has now unveiled a computer rendering of its...
Multiple flares recorded on the Sun. (NOAA)As Earth completes another orbit around the Sun, a storm brewing in space may soon illuminate our skies with a breathtaking display of auroras.On December 29 and 30, the Sun unleashed a series of dramatic events, including massive eruptions, powerful flares, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), potentially aimed in...
Credit: PixabayHere’s a powerful perspective to motivate yourself or others to quit smoking: each cigarette smoked reduces life expectancy by an estimated 20 minutes, according to researchers. Quitting for just a week could extend your life by an entire day.This updated metric, calculated by researchers from University College London (UCL), builds on a 2000...
Credit: PixabayMaybe you, like many others, started the year with big ambitions—a home spin bike or rowing machine, for instance. By March, however, the excitement likely waned, and by June, it may have become just another clothes rack.You’re not alone. A recent Gallup survey found that seven in ten adults plan to set goals...
(Alasabyss/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus)Quantum entanglement, a cornerstone of modern physics, involves correlating two or more unmeasured particles so that their properties intertwine and mirror each other. When one particle is measured, its counterpart’s corresponding properties instantly solidify, even when the two are separated by vast distances.In a groundbreaking development, physicists have introduced a bold...
