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Intelligence peaks much later in life than we expected

Intelligence peaks much later in life than we expected

When we picture intelligence, we often imagine the sharp logic of youth – quick minds that solve puzzles and absorb information like sponges. Yet, life tells a quieter, slower truth. Wisdom does not bloom overnight. It matures through decades of learning, mistakes, and emotional balance. A new study suggests that our true mental and emotional prime may arrive far later …

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As the Orionid meteor shower peaks, here’s how and when to see it – The Washington Post

As the Orionid meteor shower peaks, here’s how and when to see it  The Washington Post How to See the Orionids Meteor Shower: Best Time to Watch  The New York Times Orionid meteor shower: What to know and how to watch  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Viewing the Orionid Meteor Shower in 2025  American Meteor Society Orionid meteor shower peaks …

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Speedy meteor shower peaks this week, with 2 comets in the night sky

Speedy meteor shower peaks this week, with 2 comets in the night sky

Fall’s fastest-moving meteor shower, the Orionids, are set to peak this week. And they’re putting on their biggest show while we’ve got two comets appearing in the night sky. The bonus for this week’s peak? We’re in a “new moon” phase, which essentially means the moon will be invisible, leaving us with very dark skies. Now let’s keep our fingers …

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The Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

The Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Tuesday is the predicted peak for the Orionid meteor shower. The best time to look for these bits of Halley’s comet debris hitting our atmosphere is after midnight. The Orionids radiate from a point near the upraised club of the constellation Orion the Hunter. (Courtesy EarthSky) The Orionids radiate from a point near the upraised club of the constellation Orion …

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The Most Exciting Meteor Shower of 2025 Peaks Tonight—and It Could Bring Dramatic Fireballs Across the U.S.

The Most Exciting Meteor Shower of 2025 Peaks Tonight—and It Could Bring Dramatic Fireballs Across the U.S.

Cross your fingers for a spectacular show on Wednesday night. Oct. 8 marks the peak of the annual Draconid Meteor Shower—a famously unpredictable event that can produce anywhere from a handful to over a thousand shooting stars per hour. The Draconid shower is started on Oct. 6 and lasts through Oct. 10. There are typically 10 meteors per hour visible …

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The Most Exciting Meteor Shower of 2025 Peaks Tonight—and It Could Bring Dramatic Fireballs Across the U.S.

The Most Exciting Meteor Shower of 2025 Peaks Tonight—and It Could Bring Dramatic Fireballs Across the U.S.

Cross your fingers for a spectacular show on Wednesday night. Oct. 8 marks the peak of the annual Draconid Meteor Shower—a famously unpredictable event that can produce anywhere from a handful to over a thousand shooting stars per hour. The Draconid shower is started on Oct. 6 and lasts through Oct. 10. There are typically 10 meteors per hour visible …

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