2025, April 25: Don’t Miss This Rare Venus–Saturn–Moon Gathering Before Daybreak

April 25, 2025: A rare Venus-Saturn-Moon gather occurs in the eastern sky before sunrise. This morning Venus passes Saturn, a Venus-Saturn conjunction. Photo Caption – 2023, November 9, Venus appears with the crescent moon in the east-southeast before sunrise. by Jeffrey L. Hunt Chicago, Illinois: Sunrise, 5:55 a.m. CDT; Sunset, 7:43 p.m. CDT.  Check local sources for sunrise and sunse

10 Safest Countries to Visit in Europe

Traveling is one of life’s greatest joys, but safety is often a top concern for tourists. Europe offers a wealth of destinations known not just for their beauty and culture but also for their safety. From low crime rates to excellent healthcare and welcoming communities, these countries provide peace of mind for travelers. Here’s a guide to the 10 safest countries to visit in Europe for your

Plastic Pollution in The Ocean – 2025 Facts and Statistics

Ultimate Roundup of Marine Pollution Facts: The Causes and Impact on both Marine and Human Life. The ocean is one of the most unexplored parts of our planet, with a magnitude of undiscovered species and mysteries. It turns out from the studies conducted over the last few decades, this magnificent environment is under serious threat from human intervention, with plastics set to outnumber fish by 2

Photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon community

Exclusive: Automatic cameras in the Brazilian rainforest show images of the Massaco people, who are flourishing despite environmental threats One of the never-before-seen images of the isolated Massaco people taken on 17 February 2024 while they were collecting machetes and axes left behind by Funai agents. Photograph: Funai Remarkable images taken by automatic cameras in the Brazilian rainfo

Wildlife Crossings: A Vital Solution for Highway Safety and Biodiversity Conservation

In Banff National Park, the Trans-Canada Highway runs through the Rocky Mountains, making it a vital route for motorists traveling between British Columbia and Alberta. But as traffic volume increased over the years, so did highway-related wildlife mortality. Enter the Banff Wildlife Crossings Project. The Banff Wildlife Crossings Project was initiated in 1978 by Public Works Canada as a

Scientists reveal ‘most promising yet’ signs of alien life on planet k2-18b

Scientists have discovered evidence of large quantities of biosignature chemicals — only known to be made by life on Earth — on an exoplanet more than 100 light-years away. It could be the most promising sign yet of alien life. Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature on the exoplanet K2-18b, which orbits its star in the so-called habit

The ultimate European road trip, according to data

Computer scientist and data analyst Randy Olson is known for using his data tinkering skills to answer big questions and calculate the ultimate strategy making life easier such by planning  a US road-trip map that tells us exactly where to go and how to see every important landmark in each of the 48 continental states. Now Olson has performed the same calculations for organizing the ultimate E

James Webb Space Telescope sees a celestial Venn diagram around a dying star

Astronomers are using the most detailed look yet of NGC 1514 to examine the complex and turbulent final stages of a dying star. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Michael Ressler (NASA-JPL), Dave Jones (IAC)) A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is allowing astronomers to examine the complex and turbulent final stages of a dying star's life. The

15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Greece

From an ancient amphitheater to idyllic islands, this list will help you decide where to visit in Greece Photo: master2/Getty Images No matter where you go in Greece, you’ll have a good time. The Mediterranean nation is filled with spectacular places to explore, from its historically rich cities like Athens and Thessaloniki to its famed islands. Greece has so many stun

10 Exciting Things to Do in Alaska

If you’re looking for a cool place to relax in the wilderness, consider the 49th state in the United States. Alaska has the potential to be both beautiful and inspiring. Here are 10 awesome things to do in Alaska to help you plan your Alaskan itinerary. The Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage is home to the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Here you can read about the state’s 213 indigeno