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Earth’s magnetic field is weakening — magnetic crystals from lost civilizations could hold the key to understanding why
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Magnetic minerals locked inside artifacts from ancient civilizations reveal a snapshot of Earth’s magnetic field at the time. That, in turn, could give us insights into its future. | Credit: Wei-An Jin In 2008, Erez Ben-Yosef unearthed a piece of Iron Age “trash” …
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Read More »Complete Guide To ‘Ammonite,’ The Solar System’s Latest Member
Sedna orbiting near of Neptune planet. 3d render getty The solar system suddenly has a new member. A new object discovered in the solar system beyond Neptune and Pluto has astronomers rethinking the history of the solar system. Called 2023 KQ14 and nicknamed “Ammonite,” the discovery of this unique so-called trans-Neptunian object is both unexpected and could reshape what we …
Read More »Asteroid 33 Polyhymnia May Contain Elements Not Yet Seen On Earth
Some asteroids are dense. So dense in fact, that they may contain heavy elements outside of the periodic table, according to a new study on mass density. The team of physicists from The University of Arizona say they were motivated by the possibility of Compact Ultradense Objects (CUDOs) with a mass density greater than Osmium, the densest naturally occurring, stable element, …
Read More »Can coyotes and bears be friends? The Altadena sightings, explained
Altadenans are no strangers to animal sightings — there are peacocks and parrots aplenty around town — but news of a coyote and black bear palling around town together recently has locals talking. First introduced to the public via a clip posted to social media by the Altadena Sheriff’s Station, the duo have been spotted together multiple times, munching on …
Read More »2 new NASA satellites will track space weather to help keep us safe from solar storms
A new mission set to blast off for low-Earth orbit will study magnetic storms around the Earth and learn more about how they affect our atmosphere and satellites. NASA’s Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites, or TRACERS for short, mission represents a pair of satellites that will fly in a sun-synchronous orbit — meaning they are always over the …
Read More »Video of Tens of Thousands of Migrating Rays Is Bringing Relaxation to Our Timelines – PetHelpful
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Read More »Colugo: The ‘flying lemur’ that doesn’t fly and isn’t a lemur
QUICK FACTS Name: Colugo, or Sunda flying lemur (Galeopterus variegatus). Also known as the Malayan flying lemur Where it lives: Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia What it eats: Flowers, buds, shoots, leaves, sap and nectar Why it’s awesome: Colugos are commonly called “flying lemurs,” but the name is misleading. These nocturnal mammals look somewhat like lemurs, with small, furry faces …
Read More »Last time I went on a trip without my daughter, disaster struck. I’m terrified it’ll happen again.
Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Have a question about kids, parenting, or family life? Submit it here! Dear Care and Feeding, A little over two years ago, I took a work trip overseas, leaving my kids, then 12 and 13, in the care of my partner, their stepfather (who loves them and is a stable, responsible person who had …
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