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When we think of apex predators in the Arctic, most of us immediately picture the iconic polar bear. They roam the icy expanses, hunting seals, and surviving in one of the harshest environments on Earth. But a recent study has revealed something that might surprise you: beneath the waves, there’s another predator that may be equally, if not more, powerful …

In January 2022, the eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcano, located in the southwest Pacific near Tuvalu, astonished the world due to its immense power and its unprecedented visibility from space. The eruption, one of the most violent in recent memory, released massive plumes of ash that reached up to 100,000 feet into the atmosphere. The event was so …

Motty remains the only confirmed hybrid between an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). Although the calf tragically died just days after birth, his unique descent earned him the rare distinction of being named the “world’s rarest elephant” by Guinness World Records. Motty was born on July 11, 1978, at Chester Zoo in the UK and …

Aliens are visiting our solar system. Not little green men, sadly, but natural alien objects—cosmic bodies such as comets and asteroids born elsewhere in the galaxy that zip by the sun as they drift through the Milky Way. They’re not so much visiting as just passing through. Though these objects were speculated to exist for a long time, we didn’t …

In the arid shale beds of western India, scientists have uncovered a remarkable fossil that tells the story of a prehistoric snake that once ruled the landscape. Named Vasuki indicus, this massive serpent stretched an estimated 50 feet long and likely weighed over 2,200 pounds. The discovery ranks it among the largest snakes ever found, rivaling the infamous Titanoboa and …

Resistance band training can be a great way to bridge the gap between home workouts and the gym. Bands take up little space and are easy to work with, but add an extra level of difficulty, so you can get more out of your home workouts. Rather than investing in an expensive and bulky set of weights, bands are relatively …

The slender waxing crescent moon will shine near the ‘Kingly’ star Regulus in the constellation Leo on the night of July 26, offering a photogenic — if challenging — target for those with a clear view of the western horizon. Look west at sunset to find the razor-thin crescent moon hanging less than 10 degrees above the horizon. Regulus will …

NASA is piloting a new form of onboard artificial intelligence that may significantly change how Earth-observing satellites collect and prioritize data. In a recent test, a satellite was able to autonomously detect clouds in its path, process the information onboard, and decide in less than 90 seconds whether to capture or skip a ground image — without any help from …

A large asteroid once considered the greatest known risk to Earth may now be on track for a direct hit — not on our planet, but on the moon. The object, named asteroid 2024 YR4, has drawn intense interest from the astronomy community as its trajectory evolves, raising questions about potential consequences for lunar infrastructure and even Earth-orbiting satellites. From …