An act of river piracy could explain why Everest grew so high: ScienceAlert
by Scientists think they have figured out why Mount Everest, known as Chomolungma in Tibet and Sagarmatha in Nepal, stands out so starkly from the rest …
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Unusually strong atmospheric river could be among the most intense in 23 years
Canada and parts of the US were hit by heavy rainfall earlier in September, and now we may know why. The rainfall is believed to …
Why Space Archaeologists Are Finding More Mayan Ruins Than Ever Before (Exclusive)
Satellites are helping scientists discover more ancient Mayan ruins than ever before, no small feat considering how dense the forest is in the indigenous group’s …
China’s massive FAST radio telescope gets even bigger (video)
China has begun a second phase of construction to improve the capabilities of what is already the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope. The Spherical telescope …
Stranded astronauts return home in SpaceX capsule
SpaceX launched a two-person crew to the International Space Station, the start of a mission to bring home two NASA astronauts who were stuck in …
Photoshop is just the beginning with this Adobe bundle, now $75
TL;DR: Get more than 20 design apps with a three-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for $75 (reg. $179). Creative professionals need software to help you …
Overlooked weather phenomenon produces gamma rays in our atmosphere: ScienceAlert
The electrical effects of a thunderstorm are not just limited to high in the atmosphere. Close to the ground, Earth’s atmosphere buzzes with intense electric …
Newly discovered comet now visible. Here’s how to see ‘Comet of the Year’. : ScienceAlert
A new comet was discovered in January 2023. Comets are found regularly, but astronomers soon realized that this one, named C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), had the …
The latest TikTok acne hack could pose a serious cancer risk: ScienceAlert
Social media is full of questionable advice. But one of the latest skincare hacks some users are sharing online is seriously concerning. Some content creators …
NASA moves ahead with plans to establish a time zone on the moon: ScienceAlert
Missing a train or bus can ruin your day, but missing a ride home to Earth brings a whole different inconvenience. Fortunately, NASA is moving …