Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest flash of radio waves ever seen and have tracked this fast radio burst (FRB) back to its source. This feat could revolutionize theories surrounding these mysterious and rapid blasts of radiation that, in mere milliseconds, can emit as much energy as the sun does in its entire lifetime. First spotted in 2007, …
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Why new Red Sox first baseman wants to ‘have amnesia,’ shine when lights are brightest in Boston
BOSTON — When Nathaniel Lowe was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Thursday, he knew he’d likely have to decide on his new team in short order. Once he cleared waivers and was released, he was available to all teams for the prorated portion of the major league minimum. By Sunday, he was in Boston ahead of signing a …
Read More »CBS Sports Preseason All-America team: College football’s best and brightest entering the 2025 season
Though college football is undergoing constant change with the transfer portal, NIL and conference realignment, the collection of talent in the sport has never been better. Player development and retention has given us a top tier of stars that are, in some cases, already good enough to be playing on Sundays but instead are using their talents to power wins …
Read More »Where and when you can still watch the year’s brightest shower before it ends next week
Although the Perseid meteor shower peaked late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, stargazers can still catch a glimpse of the meteors until Aug. 23. The Perseid shower, which has been active since July 17, is “considered the best meteor shower of the year,” according to NASA. At its peak, viewers could see up to 100 streaks every hour, which …
Read More »Where and when you can still watch the year’s brightest shower before it ends next week
Although the Perseid meteor shower peaked late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, stargazers can still catch a glimpse of the meteors until Aug. 23. The Perseid shower, which has been active since July 17, is “considered the best meteor shower of the year,” according to NASA. At its peak, viewers could see up to 100 streaks every hour, which …
Read More »Where and what time to watch the year’s brightest shower
The Perseid meteor shower will peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with up to 100 streaks visible every hour. The Perseid shower, which has been active since July 17, is “considered the best meteor shower of the year,” according to NASA. Experts note that the moon may impact some visibility, but viewers will still be able to watch the shower …
Read More »Where and what time to watch the year’s brightest shower
The Perseids meteor shower will peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with up to 100 streaks visible every hour. The Perseids shower, which has been active since July 17, is “considered the best meteor shower of the year,” according to NASA. Experts note that the moon may impact some visibility, but viewers will still be able to watch the shower …
Read More »Venus and Jupiter conjunction: How to watch the 2 brightest planets ‘kiss’ on Aug. 12
Just as the Perseid meteor shower approaches its peak, two luminous planets are getting in on the night-sky action. Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in the sky, will meet in a conjunction very early on Tuesday morning (Aug. 12). On this morning, the two planets will be less than a degree apart — approximately the length of your …
Read More »Which drivers shone the brightest during Formula 1’s visit to Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix?
On a weekend where Spa-Francorchamps was engulfed in both bright sunshine and heavy rain, Oscar Piastri came out on top and extended his points lead over McLaren team mate Lando Norris. But how did our Power Rankings list for the weekend shake out? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below… Having missed out on victory in the Sprint …
Read More »The Perseids are here; how to see the ‘fireballs’ of summer’s brightest meteor show
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The Perseids meteor shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, has returned. The Perseids, active from July 17 through August 23, are renowned for their “bright blue meteors — and lots of them,” said University of Warwick astronomer Don Pollacco. NASA describes the Perseids as the best meteor shower of the year, known …
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