Scientists have warned that a devastating solar flare is overdue on Earth, which could be more powerful than billions of atomic bombs when it hits the planet. The most accurate study to date has found that these superflares can cause widespread damage, including wiping out satellites and power grids. According to researchers, these events occur … Read more
Solar superflares are extremely strong solar flares with energies up to 10,000 times that of typical solar flares. A new study of 56,000 sun-like stars reveals that these events could occur about once per century, shedding light on the potential for rare but extreme solar outbursts. The study found that our sun might produce superflares … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have secured their place in the playoffs, thanks to the Green Bay Packers’ 30-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. A loss by the Seahawks means the Vikings can now secure a playoff spot, while a Detroit Lions defeat would open up the door for the division title and top … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched its Proba-3 mission to study the solar corona, a region around the Sun that is crucial for understanding space weather and the solar wind. The mission, which involves 14 ESA member states and Canada, aims to fill critical observational gaps in this field. Two satellites, Proba-3 Occulter … Read more
Three hot stocks in 2024 – Palantir Technologies (PLTR), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Axon Enterprise (AXON) – will join the Nasdaq 100 index before its Dec. 23 open, according to Nasdaq Inc. The move is largely expected for PLTR. On the other hand, Moderna (MRNA), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), and Illumina (ILMN) are among the smallest … Read more
Actress Jill Jacobson, known for her roles in popular TV shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation and Who’s the Boss?, has died at the age of 70. According to friend Dan Harary, Jacobson passed away on December 8 after a long illness. Jacobson, who received awards for her work as a spokesperson for the … Read more
Manchester United ended a two-game losing streak by stunning Manchester City 2-1 in the highly anticipated Manchester Derby on Sunday. The match started as a dull affair, but it took a dramatic turn in the final three minutes of regulation. Joško Gvardiol headed in Manchester City’s opening goal in the 36th minute off a set … Read more
India’s Aditya L1 mission will collaborate with the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission to conduct joint solar observations starting in the second quarter of 2025. Both spacecraft will use a coronagraph, an instrument designed to block the sun’s bright rays and allow astronomers to study its periphery. The Aditya L1 mission launched in January … Read more
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria explores what Syria’s stunning fall to rebels says about Russia, one of the Assad regime’s most powerful backers. The recent developments in Syria have raised questions about the durability of Russia’s support for the Assad regime. In a recent episode of CNN’s GPS, Fareed Zakaria discussed the implications of Syria’s collapse on … Read more
Eli’s unusual appetite was evident from birth. When he refused his first solid foods at four months, his mother wasn’t alarmed at the time. However, as Eli grew older, his eating habits became a growing concern for his parents. The refusal of solid food at such an early age has led to speculation about potential … Read more