Category: 7. Science

On the volcanic slopes of Gran Canaria, a small orange spider has done something scientists didn’t expect. Over millions of years, Dysdera tilosensis has cut its genome nearly in half.

Most animals isolated on islands expand their DNA, but…

Throughout October and into November, stargazers are in for a dazzling celestial display as the Taurid meteor showers ramp up activity.

The Taurids consist of the Southern Taurid and the Northern Taurid meteor showers. According to

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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Autumn has draped itself across the northern hemisphere, heralding the onset of longer, darker nights that serve as the perfect backdrop for amateur astronomers looking to explore the wonders of the night sky.

Our sky is constantly changing as…

A new study finds possible references to two classic supernovae in ancient texts.

It’s great to see old astronomical observations come to light. Not only can these confirm or refute what’s known about historic astronomical events,…