When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It’s not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality (fireballs!) but also their superb timing. The annual shower hits its peak on warm, laid-back August nights as the Earth crosses paths with the dust cloud left by comet Swift-Tuttle on its every-133-years …
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Stargazers will have plenty of opportunities to see some meteors streaking across the night sky during the next two weeks. Three different summer meteor showers — including the highly touted Perseid meteor shower — are currently active. And the best is yet to come, because the Perseid meteors will be reaching their peak rate of activity in the coming weeks. …
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Indonesia’s Cyclops Mountains are not for the faint of heart. Scientists who have gone on expeditions here have been rewarded for their efforts with everything from leeches stuck to their eyes, to malaria, earthquakes, exhausting heat, and a few venomous animals to boot. Still, they did strike gold when they discovered a tree-dwelling shrimp. Yes, in 2023, an entirely new …
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