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Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says

Mental Health · United States

Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says

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Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found that using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health. See the Story

A 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel is changing what we know about early humans

Archaeology · Israel

A 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel is changing what we know about early humans

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Gemini North Directly Images Betelgeuse's Long-Sought Companion Star

Gemini North Directly Images Betelgeuse's Long-Sought Companion Star

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Meet ‘Ammonite’ — A New World Just Found In The Solar System

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NASA Monitors Five Aircraft-Sized Asteroids After Exceptionally Close 2025 OS Flyby

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High-Resolution Chart Reveals 332 Antarctic Submarine Canyons

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Science · Antarctica See the Story

Tiny Snake Lost to Science for 20 Years Is Finally Rediscovered—See the Stunning Photos

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In a thrilling turn of events, the Barbados threadsnake has reappeared after being absent from scientific records for two decades. Considered the smallest snake in the world, this remarkable species measures just 9 to 10 centimeters (about 3 to 4 inches) in length—no bigger than a common paperclip. A Tiny Creature with a Big Impact The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) had long been a mystery, with its last confirmed sightings separ…Science · Barbados See the Story

Witness Saturn’s Majestic Rings Under the July New Moon: A Stargazing Guide

On the evening of July 24, 2025, the new moon will arrive, heralding a spectacular celestial display. As reported by Space.com, this new moon occurs at exactly 3:11 p.m. Eastern Time (1911 UTC), marking the start of the lunar month. The event coincides with a fascinating visual of Saturn, which will appear prominently in the Pisces constellation, providing skywatchers with an extraordinary opportunity to witness the ringed giant swimming with th…Melbourne, Australia · Melbourne Read Article

Snow Falls on World’s Driest Desert: A Stunning Rare Event Captured by NASA’s Satellite

On June 25, 2025, an extraordinary sight unfolded over the Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth. A rare snowfall blanketed the region, an event so rare that meteorologists confirmed it was the first snowfall in over a decade. The image of the snow-dusted landscape was captured by NASA’s Terra satellite, which offered a stunning view of the Atacama’s high plains, including the Altiplano and Chajnantor Plateau. This event is of particular int…NASA · Chile Read Article

Quantum Internet Inches Closer: Researchers Successfully Teleport Light-Based Information

The idea of a quantum internet has long been a subject of fascination and speculation. Its promise of secure, instantaneous communication over vast distances, without the threat of interception or eavesdropping, has made it a focal point in the realm of quantum computing. A recent study from researchers at Nanjing University, published in Physical Review Letters, brought this future a step closer by demonstrating a quantum teleportation process …Internet · Bolivia See the Story

A Centuries-Old Solar Riddle Finally Uncovered by Scientists

Sunspots, those mysterious dark patches on the Sun’s surface, have been observed by astronomers for thousands of years. Yet, despite centuries of study, no one fully understood why these spots could remain stable for such extended periods. New research, however, has finally cracked the case, revealing that the secret lies in a delicate balance between the Sun’s magnetic fields and the pressure of its plasma. The Mystery behind Sunspots Sunspots …Space · Freiburg Read Article

76 Million-Year-Old Footprints Show Tyrannosaurs Were Watching Their Prey

In the rugged badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada, a groundbreaking discovery has recently captured the attention of paleontologists and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. In July 2024, an extraordinary set of dinosaur footprints was uncovered at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Footprints from the Past According to Discover Wildlife, Dinosaur Provincial Park has long been a rich source of fossil discoveries, yielding over 50 specie…Paleontology · Alberta Read Article