Supermassive black holes are among the most fascinating and mysterious objects in the universe. In 2019, scientists captured the first-ever image of a supermassive black hole. Using data from multiple telescopes linked together as part of the Event Horizon Telescope project, they managed to “snap” a picture of the first-ever image of a black hole. These massive...

Urban legends are everywhere. There’s the famous ones, like Bloody Mary, the licked hand, and the killer in the backseat. There are also local legends unique to certain towns and communities, such as the Loch Ness Monster. But few are as disturbing as Cropsey, the urban legend about a “boogeyman” in Staten Island that became...

The Arctic is rapidly changing, and scientists are worried about what will happen by 2100. A new study suggests that the Arctic could drastically change if climate change continues at the current rate. Rising temperatures, melting ice, and dangerous greenhouse gas emissions are not just problems for the Arctic but for the whole world. These...

A new and potentially deadly virus codenamed “Camp Hill virus” has been discovered in North America, specifically in Alabama, USA. Dr Rhys Parry from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said Camp Hill virus was confirmed in shrews in the US state of Alabama. This virus belongs to the henipavirus family, a group known...

Scientists have heightened their vigilance over three U.S. volcanoes—Alaska’s Great Sitkin and Mount Spurr, along with Hawaii’s Kilauea—as seismic activity increases and eruption threats grow. Great Sitkin now sits at ‘Watch’ status, the third level in a four-tier warning system, following small earthquakes and lava emissions from its summit crater. Mount Spurr, located 75 miles...

Have you ever been listening to a song and suddenly felt a wave of chills wash over you, your skin flooded with goosebumps? It’s a powerful, almost overwhelming feeling that many music lovers experience. The experience of music for various people is entirely subjective. There are pieces of music that could make the hairs on...

Google’s decision to reintroduce digital fingerprinting as a means of tracking user behavior across devices has sparked significant controversy. This method involves collecting various data points from devices, such as IP addresses, operating systems, browser types, and installed plugins, to create unique profiles for targeted advertising. Despite Google’s previous stance that fingerprinting “subverts user choice”...

iOS 18.3 introduces a new feature that’s shaking up mobile communication: compatibility with the Starlink satellite network. The Apple-SpaceX integration marks a new beginning in accessing everyone – especially in remote or hard-to-reach areas. The two heavy hitters teamed up with T-Mobile, leveraging Starlink’s satellites with high-speed, reliable connectivity, all accessible via iPhone. The Apple-SpaceX...

Have you ever considered possible airport accidents that may occur on an airport travelator? Probably not. However, a 57-year-old woman at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport had what can only be described as a horrific encounter on one. What simply started as a routine journey ended in a life-altering incident that sparked conversations surrounding airport safety...

Earlier this week, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, flipping upside down after a failed landing attempt. The accident has prompted an investigation, but thankfully all 80 people on board – the 76 passengers and 4 crew members – all survived the ordeal, with 18 being hospitalized for injuries (3...

For millions of people, the quiet moments before sleep can be the hardest. As anxiety creeps in, it often becomes more intense during the night. But why is this so common? Mental health experts have explained several reasons why anxiety can worsen just before you sleep, shedding light on how nighttime conditions may heighten feelings...

A small study has revealed that mothers who use the painkiller paracetamol during pregnancy increase their child’s ADHD risk. This has added weight to the debated connection between the use of painkillers and brain development of fetuses. Up until now, previous studies on this association have provided mixed results. However, this new study on painkillers...