Golden Lake
NASA/Tim Kopra Golden sunglint highlights Lake Balkhash in this May 31, 2016, photo taken from the International Space Station. The large lake in Kazakhstan is one of the largest lakes in Asia and is the 15th largest lake in the…
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Why 2025’s Harvest Moon is a rare October full moon
The 2025 Harvest Moon won’t shine in September; instead, October claims the title. Here’s why it happens and when to see it.
Ancient fishing nets resurrected from pottery using X-ray CT
In an archaeological achievement, researchers from Kumamoto University have successfully reconstructed the structure of prehistoric fishing nets from the Jomon period (ca. 14,000–900 BCE) by analyzing impressions preserved in ancient pottery using advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT). This marks the…
Human DNA from Mongolian burial sites reveals dynamics of Bronze Age societies
A new study combining archaeological and genetic research offers fresh insights into social organization and population dynamics in the Late Bronze Age (approximately 1500 to 1000 BCE). Conducted by an international team of researchers—including scholars from the Leibniz-Zentrum für Archäologie…
See the red supergiant star Antares shine with the crescent moon at sunset on Sept. 27
The crescent moon shines close to the red star Antares on Sept. 27.
I Am Artemis: Diamond St. John
3 Min Read I Am Artemis: Diamond St. John Diamond St. John, engineer on the Orion Program with Lockheed Martin, holds one of the heat shield tiles that will protect astronauts as they return to Earth after exploring the lunar…
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE lens review
The Viltrox AF 35mm f LAB FE delivers image quality, functionality and build quality that belie the incredibly attractive price of this ultra-fast prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras.
Ancient tally sticks across three civilizations challenge myths about money
When we picture the history of money, many imagine barter leading naturally to coins, then paper bills, then cards and digital balances. But new research led by University at Albany Anthropology Professor Robert M. Rosenswig shows that this familiar narrative…
Personal stories can change perceptions of discrimination
How can we get the majority to recognize the discrimination experienced by minorities? A new study examines this question. The results show that both cold facts and warm stories can change perceptions—but in different ways.
A pink bumpy snailfish was just discovered miles beneath the ocean
Scientists have identified three new species of deep-sea snailfish, including the strikingly pink “bumpy snailfish,” thanks to MBARI’s advanced technology and global collaborations. Found thousands of meters below the surface off California, these elusive fish demonstrate remarkable adaptations for life…