Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game

Firefighters across Europe find themselves in an uphill battle against relentless wildfires amid a punishing heatwave. The continent, currently the fastest-warming in the world, is witnessing fires from Spain to France that have prompted evacuations and tragically claimed lives. In southern France’s Var department, 500 hectares have been scorched as the blaze remains out of…

Back to Article List Today in the history of astronomy, the most prolific comet-discoverer of all time gets his start. With a remarkable memory and a “comet-seeker” telescope, Jean-Louis Pons found more comets than any other observer in history. Credit: Wikimedia On July 11, 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons made his first comet discovery, c/1801…

Bumblebees may be small, measuring only about an inch long, but they play an enormous role in global agriculture. About one third of the world’s food production relies on pollinators such as bees. At the same time, these vital insects face growing pressure from pesticides and other environmental threats. Modern pesticides have helped farmers protect…

For much of the early 20th century, quantum mechanics was one of the most puzzling ideas in science. The theory challenged conventional thinking and left even leading physicists struggling to make sense of its implications. A century later, it has become the foundation of technologies that influence daily life, including lasers, microchips, secure communications, and…

A gruesome monument has emerged from the ground where a new railway track is to be laid in Mexico. Just a few meters below the surface, archaeologists performing salvage work ahead of construction found a momoztli – the Indigenous Nahuatl name for a small ritual altar where offerings were left by the community. But this…

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