Scientists found fossilized root systems of ancient trees – from what’s now Earth’s oldest known forest – near Cairo, New York. They looked “surprisingly modern,” the scientists said. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/oldest-forest-new-york-fossil-trees…
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Scientists see a new kind of explosion on the sun
A new kind of magnetic explosion, called forced magnetic reconnection, was seen for the first time in images from NASA’s SDO spacecraft. Learn more in this beautiful video. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/new-kind-of-explosion-on-sun-video…
Mirfak is Perseus’ brightest star
Mirfak isn’t as famous as Algol, its brother star in the constellation Perseus. But Mirfak is easier to find and can help guide you to Algol. Source: https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/mirfak-perseus-brightest-star…
2019’s farthest perigee on December 18
Notice … the year’s most distant perigee comes when the moon is near last quarter phase. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/years-farthest-perigee-december-18-2019…
Image: Hubble’s celestial peanut
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows NGC 1175, a galaxy with an intriguing and distinctive shape. Source: https://phys.org/news/2019-12-image-hubble-celestial-peanut.html…
2nd-known interstellar visitor rounds the sun
The 1st interstellar object – 1I/’Oumuamua – had already passed closest to our sun when astronomers first spotted it. So catching this 2nd one – 2I/Borisov – prior to perihelion was a big plus for astronomers! Before and after images here. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/interstellar-comet-2i-borisov-perihelion-images…
How does our Milky Way galaxy get its spiral form?
A question that has long puzzled scientists is how our Milky Way galaxy which has an elegant spiral shape with long arms, took this form. Source: https://phys.org/news/2019-12-milky-galaxy-spiral.html…
Interstellar comet 2I/Borisov swings past sun
When astronomers see something in the universe that at first glance seems like one-of-a-kind, it’s bound to stir up a lot of excitement and attention. Enter comet 2I/Borisov. This mysterious visitor from the depths of space is the first identified comet to arrive here from another star. We don’t know from where or when the comet started heading toward our Sun,…
Low-Risk Ultrasound Procedure Destroys 80 Percent of Prostate Cancers In One-Year Study
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SlashGear: A new treatment shows promise for revolutionizing prostate cancer treatment, offering a minimally-invasive and relatively low-risk alternative to traditional surgeries and radiotherapies. Called TULSA, this method uses sound waves to eliminate the diseased tissue in the prostate, leaving the rest of the healthy tissues behind. According to the researchers, patients treated with this…
Humanity’s Oldest Cave Art Shows Shape-Shifting Supernatural Hunters
Researchers have discovered humanity’s oldest cave art. The paintings depict a hunting scene with what may be part-animal, part-human figures. Source: https://www.livescience.com/oldest-rock-art-supernatural-beings.html