ednesday, May 21 Virgo the Maiden is draped across the southern sky late this evening, offering excellent views of a famous galaxy within its bounds: M104, also known as the Sombrero Galaxy. Glowing at magnitude 8, this edge-on spiral is some 30 million light-years from Earth. It boasts a thin, dark dust lane that blocks light across its center, which has earned it the name Sombrero. This stru
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A revolutionary milestone in Asia’s rapidly advancing MedTech and AI sectors has emerged with the unveiling of the world’s first AI hospital, “Agent Hospital,” developed by researchers from Tsinghua University. This cutting-edge facility, featuring virtual patients and doctors powered by large language models (LLMs), symbolizes Asia’s growing influence on the global healthcare landscape.
In South Korea, the sea opens twice a year for just one hour. This is the miracle of Jindo, when thousands of people cross the sea on foot. The story of Moses parting the Red Sea has been told for millennia, and a real-life event in South Korea brings a similar scene to life. A few times each year, the waters between Jindo and Modo islands retreat, revealing a temporary land bridge that all
Skywatchers were left surprised, puzzled and awestruck by a mysterious streak of light slicing through the night sky. Mike Lewinski photographer the white streak above Crestone, Colorado, U.S. (Image credit: Mike Lewinski (Flickr)) The night sky offered lucky skywatchers an unexpected double feature on May 17 — a surprise geomagnetic storm and a mysterious white p
The vibrant, lush greenery of the Amazon Rainforest and the vast expanse of the world’s oceans both play a fundamental role in the Earth’s oxygen cycle. However, the widely circulated claim that the Amazon Rainforest contributes 20% of the world’s oxygen is a stark misconception. In reality, the majority of Earth’s oxygen is produced by marine plants, primarily phytoplankton. This article
X2.7-class eruption from sunspot AR4087 disrupts radio signals as the active region rotates toward Earth, raising the risk of more flares ahead. The sun roared to life early Tuesday (May 14), unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare from a newly emerging sunspot region AR4087. The eruption peaked at 4:25 a.m. EDT (0825 GMT), triggering strong R3-level radio blackouts across Europe, Asia
One of the world’s rarest trees, dubbed the dinosaur tree, is bearing fruit for the first time in a garden in Worcestershire - Emma Trimble / SWNS One of the world’s rarest trees is bearing fruit for the first time in a garden in Worcestershire. A retired couple in Wichenford, Malvern, are hoping their Wollemi pine can be propagated to help the endangered species. Dubb
The X2.7 solar flare of 14 May 2025, on the left, was captured by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. (NASA/SDO) On 14 May 2025, the Sun erupted with the biggest flare we've seen all year. From the eastern limb of the Sun – that is, the left side – active sunspot region (AR) 4087 erupted in a huge, X2.7 solar flare, peaking at 08:25 UTC. The flash of X- and gamma radiation was power
Iceland, often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice,” is a captivating island nation situated on the edge of the Arctic Circle. With its otherworldly landscapes, bubbling geothermal pools, and dramatic coastlines, Iceland has become an increasingly popular destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Here’s a brief travel guide to help you make the most of your Icelandic a
Pangaea is Earth's most recent supercontinent, which existed 320 million to 195 million years ago. The supercontinent Pangaea formed around 320 million years ago. (Image credit: iStock/Getty Images Plus) Pangaea was a massive supercontinent that formed between 320 million and 195 million years ago. At that time, Earth didn't have seven continents, but instead one gia