Look up this month and you might be lucky enough to spot some of our sky’s best celestial wonders – including not one, but two meteor showers. Draconids Between October 6 and 10, dark-sky viewers may be lucky enough to catch the first of two meteor showers this month: the Draconids. This event is best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, …
Read More »A supermoon is set to light up the Pittsburgh sky. Here’s what to know and when to see it. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October’s full harvest moon is the first supermoon of the year. Here’s when to see it CNN October 2025 Supermoon: How and When You Can See It Time Magazine October supermoon kicks off trio of lunar light shows MPR News What’s Up: October …
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Astronomers are marveling at a distant galaxy surrounded by two giant, intersecting rings of radio light in space, each about 300,000 light-years wide. The discovery, made by volunteers in the RAD@home Astronomy Collaboratory citizen-science program in Mumbai, is what’s known as — and we’re not kidding — an “Odd Radio Circle.” The rings both sit within an even bigger radio …
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A new study published in Translational Psychiatry provides evidence that posttraumatic stress disorder may be linked to altered communication between specific parts of the amygdala and other brain regions. The findings suggest that one part of the amygdala in particular shows distinct patterns of connectivity in people with the condition, which may help explain difficulties with emotional regulation, sensory processing, …
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People with allergies can suffer long after the offending organism has been removed. Researchers, however, are now envisioning a future with portable devices that can clear a room of airborne allergens using ultraviolet (UV) light. In new research published in the journal ACS ES&T Air, researchers have found a way to change the structure of allergy-causing airborne proteins with UV light. …
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Hours before he is set to be sentenced for two prostitution-related convictions, Sean Combs is apologizing for his actions in a letter to the judge overseeing his case. In a four-page letter, Combs said he takes “full responsibility and accountability” for his actions, apologizes to all the people he has hurt, and begged for mercy at his sentencing. “First and …
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IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 Cosmic channel discovered connecting our solar system to distant stars challenges perceptions of space’s emptiness. 🔭 Advanced X-ray technology like eRosita unveils hidden routes and interstellar structures. 🔥 The Local Hot Bubble, shaped by supernovas, is not the void it seems, containing dynamic processes. 🪐 New findings emphasize the complexity and interconnected nature of our cosmic …
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IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers discovered that all living organisms emit faint biophotons that vanish after death. 🌱 The study showed that injured plant leaves emit more light due to stress signals. 🧬 Biophoton emissions are linked to oxidative metabolic processes in mitochondria. Scientists emphasize that this phenomenon is a biochemical process, not a mystical one. In a fascinating revelation …
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From October to December 2025, UAE skies will host three rare supermoons and multiple meteor showers, a celestial show you won’t want to miss. The last three months of 2025 promise a rich sky show over the UAE: a run of three supermoons in October, November and December will be joined by major meteor showers – the Orionids, Leonids and …
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Light boxes or sunlight simulator lamps need to emit 10,000 lux of light to be effective. If used correctly a light box can help combat the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Daniel Wischenbarth/E+/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Wischenbarth/E+/Getty Images Have you noticed you’re sleeping a little longer? Maybe you’re experiencing a shift in appetite — craving more sweets …
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