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Cosmic Close-Up: Black Holes and the Satellite That Saw Too Much
Back in February, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) sent a satellite named Hitomi into space. This observatory was built to do some pretty amazing things, like capture X-rays that usually get blocked by Earth’s atmosphere. The hope was that these X-rays would let researchers see what happens right around black holes and provide critical information on how galaxy clusters form, helping to untangle some of the universe’s biggest questions.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
The Man Who Lived to 256: Secret to an Impossibly Long Life
If you start researching the oldest people who have ever lived, you’ll find reports from all over the world. There’s the man in Brazil, a father of three, who supposedly reached 131. Then there are stories of a farmer and community elder in Ethiopia who claimed to be 160 years old.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Three New Earths Just 40 Light Years Away
For anyone who’s ever dreamed of living on another Earth-like planet somewhere out in the universe, the odds just got a tiny bit better. According to a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have found three potentially habitable Earth-like worlds orbiting a super cool dwarf star, and it’s only, yes, only 40 light years away.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Old Wives’ Tales That Are Surprisingly Sinister
Old wives’ tales, we all grew up hearing them. They are those classic stories, often passed down by parents, intended either to explain something mysterious or to simply frighten us into good behavior. Think about it: who hasn’t been warned that swallowing gum will take seven years to digest, or that swimming too soon after a meal will cause agonizing stomach cramps?
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
What Your Signature Reveals About You
The name “John Hancock” has become a synonym for “signature” in the United States. When people say, “Sign your John Hancock,” they are referring to John Hancock's signature on the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
Sachin Tendulkar Calls Lionel Messi’s Mumbai Visit a 'Golden Moment' for India. AI-Generated.
Mumbai recently witnessed a historic convergence of sports legends as football icon Lionel Messi visited the city, drawing attention from fans, media, and sports enthusiasts across India. Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, described Messi’s visit as a “golden moment” for India, highlighting the significance of this international sporting interaction.
By Fiaz Ahmed about a month ago in FYI
Five Arrested Over Plot to Attack German Christmas Market. AI-Generated.
German authorities have arrested five individuals in connection with an alleged plot to carry out an attack on a Christmas market, highlighting ongoing security concerns as the festive season approaches. The arrests, announced by federal prosecutors, underline the continued threat posed by extremist violence in public spaces and the importance of proactive intelligence efforts.
By Fiaz Ahmed about a month ago in FYI
When the Wild Comes to the Rescue
Pets are truly awesome. They offer comfort, they’re adorable, and depending on what kind of friend you have, they might even defend you. We constantly hear inspiring tales of dogs saving their owners from attackers or alerting them to immediate danger, which is somewhat expected, given the bond you share.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
8 Basic Earth Mysteries We Still Can’t Solve
It feels like every day there’s a new headline about a distant star, a spacecraft mission, or maybe even finding another planet we could potentially live on. We’re constantly looking out into the vastness of space for the next great discovery.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
Visitors From the Past?
I’ve been meaning to talk about this for a while now. If you’ve followed my posts, you know I believe in extraterrestrial life. It just makes sense, doesn’t it? The universe is mind-bogglingly vast, and the odds that intelligent life only exists here on this tiny blue planet are astronomically low.
By Areeba Umairabout a month ago in FYI
