Author: Krishna Bora

August 2024’s full moon boasts three unique titles. It qualifies as a supermoon, blue moon, and sturgeon moon. This rare combination occurs once every 10-20 years on average. Will you witness this celestial trifecta? Supermoon: How Close Will It Really Get? News24 A supermoon appears when the moon orbits closest to Earth. This proximity increases its apparent size by up to 14%. Supermoons can appear 30% brighter than regular full moons. Can your eyes detect this cosmic close-up? Blue Moon: Why Isn’t It Actually Blue? X.com This blue moon marks the third of four full moons this summer. Seasonal blue…

Scientists discovered the brain’s waste removal system in 2013. The glymphatic system uses cerebrospinal fluid to flush out toxins. It primarily operates during sleep, clearing out protein aggregates like amyloids. This system clears about 60% of the brain’s metabolic waste each night. Electrical Waves: Nature’s Brain Pump? Scientific American Recent studies reveal slow electrical waves drive waste removal. Individual nerve cells coordinate to create these rhythmic waves. These waves act as miniature pumps, moving fluid through brain tissue. Researchers observed these waves occurring about once every 20 seconds during deep sleep. Sleep: When Does Our Brain Take Out the Trash?…

Scientists have unearthed the world’s oldest known forest in upstate New York. This 386-million-year-old woodland predates the dinosaurs by over 100 million years. Researchers mapped 3,000 square meters of the ancient forest in Cairo, NY. What other prehistoric wonders might lie hidden beneath our feet? Catskill Time Capsule: A Quarry’s Unexpected Treasure Condé Nast Traveller A sandstone quarry in the Catskill Mountains revealed this extraordinary find. The forest once sprawled across 400 kilometers of prehistoric landscape. Geologists estimate that less than 1% of such ancient forests survive in fossil form. Could this discovery rewrite our understanding of Earth’s early ecosystems?…

Disney attempts to dismiss $50,000 wrongful death lawsuit. The company cites a 2019 Disney+ subscription agreement. This move shocks legal experts and the victim’s family. Can a streaming service sign-up trump a tragic death? Doctor’s Death: A Disney Dining Disaster? CNN NYU physician dies after eating at Disney Springs restaurant. Kanokporn Tangsuan, 42, suffered fatal allergic reaction. She had informed staff of nut and dairy allergies. How often do food allergies turn deadly in restaurants? Arbitration Clause: Hidden in Plain Sight? Tripadvisor Disney claims arbitration agreement in Disney+ terms. The clause covers all disputes with the company. Millions of subscribers…

FDA issues highest risk classification for recalled salmon. Foppen Paling En Zalm B.V. recalls Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices. The product may contain Listeria monocytogenes. Could this outbreak spread beyond the 15 affected states? Class I Recall: What Does It Mean? Food Safety News FDA designates salmon recall as Class I on August 13. This level indicates potential for serious health consequences or death. Class I is the most severe of three recall classifications. How often do food products receive this alarming designation? Supermarket Sweep: Where Was It Sold? Eat This Not That Recalled salmon sold in Kroger and Payless stores.…

Humans lost their tails about 25 million years ago. This evolutionary split separated us from our monkey cousins. Scientists have long puzzled over the genetic cause. Could this loss have sparked our journey to humanity? TBXT Gene: The Tailbone of Evolution? Atlanta PT Researchers identified a mutation in the TBXT gene. This gene regulates tail length in tailed animals. The mutation appears unique to humans and apes. How did this tiny change reshape our entire lineage? From Injury to Discovery: A Scientist’s Journey Ancient Origins Bo Xia’s tailbone injury sparked his curiosity. He approached the question with fresh eyes. Xia’s…

Elon Musk announces successful human brain chip implant. The device, named Telepathy, aims to control devices by thought. Neuralink received FDA approval in May 2023. Will this mark the beginning of human-computer symbiosis? How Thin Are Neuralink’s Brain Threads? Business Today Neuralink’s chip boasts 64 ultrathin threads. Each thread contains over 1,000 electrodes. The wires measure 1/14th the diameter of a human hair. Can these microscopic threads revolutionize brain-computer interfaces? Robot Surgeon: The Future of Brain Implants? News18 An 8-foot-tall robot performs the delicate implantation. It avoids blood vessels while inserting threads. Musk aims for fully automated surgeries in the…

Scientists propose injecting Martian dust into the atmosphere. This innovative approach could raise temperatures by 18°F. The process mimics Earth’s greenhouse effect on a massive scale. Could this be the key to making Mars habitable? Elon’s Dream: 2050 Mars Colony Within Reach? India Today Elon Musk aims to colonize Mars by 2050. SpaceX plans to send first humans to Mars by 2029. Musk envisions a city of 1 million people on Mars. Will this new terraforming theory accelerate his timeline? Engineering Particles: Martian Dust Gets Upgrade Business Insider Researchers suggest creating 9-micrometer-long dust rods. These engineered particles outperform natural Martian…

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Monday. The quake’s epicenter was in El Sereno, 2 miles from South Pasadena. Seismologists recorded the event at 12:20 PM PST. How does this compare to California’s largest quakes? Widespread Impact: Who Felt the Tremors? ABC News – The Walt Disney Company The earthquake’s effects reached from Los Angeles to San Diego. Residents in Ventura, 70 miles away, reported feeling the shake. Over 10 million people potentially experienced the quake. Will aftershocks follow in the coming days? Minimal Damage: Just a Close Call? Business Standard No major damages were initially reported across…

The aurora borealis extends its U.S. visit. NOAA predicts visibility in northern Michigan and Maine. Sightings have occurred in Minnesota, Oregon, and California. Will this celestial display outshine the recent Perseid meteor shower? How Far Can You See the Lights? Forbes Auroras can be visible from over 600 miles away. Optimal viewing conditions include clear, dark skies. Light pollution significantly reduces visibility. Could millions of Americans potentially witness this rare event? When’s the Best Time to Look Up? BGR SWPC recommends viewing between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Auroras are invisible during daylight hours. The phenomenon requires darkness to be…