Ever wished upon a shooting star? Its already pretty exciting to catch a meteor streaking across the sky, but imagine 40 meteors or more per second that would be a lot of wishes.
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The Leonid shower has produced several intense “meteor storms.”

The Washington Post

Ever heard of a ‘meteor storm’? Picture 40 shooting stars per second. - The Washington Post

A false-color image of 3I/ATLAS, taken on November 22, 2025. The sunward direction is towards the lower left. (Credit: Alfons Diepvens, Belgium)
The time is ripe to summarize the anomalies of the in… [+6272 chars]

The time is ripe to summarize the anomalies of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS in ascending order of likelihood. Here is the list, split…

Medium

Anomalies of 3I/ATLAS, Organized by Likelihood - Avi Loeb – Medium

Vultures are often portrayed as an ominous sign of imminent death, circling high above as they wait for an injured individual below to die. But in reality, that's not the case, experts say.
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Circling vultures aren't waiting for you to die, and seeing them should be a welcome sight because of the benefits they bring, experts say.

Live Science

Why do vultures circle? - Live Science

For nearly 400 years, the vast underwater landmass known today as Zealandia went largely unnoticedhidden in plain sight beneath the Pacific Ocean. At nearly two million square miles, this submerged c… [+5014 chars]

A massive continent vanished beneath the ocean—and no one noticed for nearly 400 years. Now, after decades of missed clues, scientists have finally uncovered the truth.

Indiandefencereview.com

Vanished for 375 Years, "Zealandia" Earth's 8th Continent Has Finally Been Found Beneath the Pacific Ocean - Indian Defence Review

On the wind-swept sands of Teewah Beach in Queensland, Australia, a fragile pattern emerged at dawntiny, barely perceptible tracks etched into the surface, leading from a small depression in the dune… [+4418 chars]

Tiny tracks in the sand led volunteers to a stunning wildlife discovery on a bustling Australian beach. What they uncovered sparked a high-stakes battle between conservation and tourism, with hatchlings' lives hanging in the balance.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

Tiny Tracks on a Popular Beach Just Led to an Incredible Discovery No One Was Prepared For - The Daily Galaxy

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered a highly unusual rock lying on the surface of Mars. The lumpy boulder, which has a metal-rich composition, is most likely a meteorite that crash-landed on the… [+4310 chars]

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover recently came across an odd rock, dubbed "Phippsaksla," that is unlike anything else the robot has found on the Red Planet. It turns out that it probably isn't from our neighboring world and likely crashed on Mars instead.

Odd-looking rock on Mars is totally alien to the Red Planet, Perseverance rover finds - Live Science

ETH Zurich researchers have uncovered the physics behind why some beers maintain a long-lasting foam while others collapse almost instantly. Credit: Shutterstock
Scientists have discovered the holy … [+6618 chars]

Scientists have discovered the holy grail of brewing: the formula for stable beer foam, a breakthrough whose benefits will extend far beyond the brewing industry. As cooler weather arrives and more people turn to seasonal ales, many beer fans continue to wond…

SciTechDaily

Scientists Have Discovered the Holy Grail of Beer Brewing - SciTechDaily

According to the leading theory of how the Earth-Moon system formed (the Giant Impact Hypothesis), a Mars-sized object (named Theia) collided with a proto-Earth 4.5 billion years ago. This turned bot… [+5878 chars]

About 4.5 billion years ago, the most momentous event in the history of Earth occurred: a huge celestial body called Theia collided with the young Earth. How the collision unfolded and what exactly happened afterward has not been conclusively clarified. What …

Universe Today

New Research Suggest Earth and Theia were Neighbors Before They Collided - Universe Today

Microbes entombed in deep permafrost, ground that stays frozen for at least 2 years, can switch back on after thawing when warmed. Experiments with Alaskan cores show they start releasing carbon diox… [+5445 chars]

Microbes frozen for 40,000 years in Alaska's permafrost are thawing as temperatures rise, releasing CO2 and posing new climate threats.

Earth.com

Ancient microbes frozen for 40,000 years revive, reorganize, and begin to devour carbon - Earth.com

The moment the British science journalist James Burke captures the launch of Voyager 2 in 1977. Video screenshot
One of the best-timed shots in TV history is an old clip by BBC’s science presenter J… [+2662 chars]

One of the best-timed shots in TV history is an old clip by BBC's science presenter James Burke which has recently become viral.

Greekreporter.com

The Best Timed Shot in TV History - GreekReporter.com

I have to confess, despite spending years gazing at the night sky, telescope at the ready, tracking planets and hunting for deep sky objects, I only actually saw the Man in the Moon about five years … [+3256 chars]

I have to confess, despite spending years gazing at the night sky, telescope at the ready, tracking planets and hunting for deep sky objects, I only actually saw the Man in the Moon about five years ago. There I was, exploring lunar maria and highland regions…

Phys.Org

The Man in the Moon gets a new scar - Phys.org

Two enormous structures that sit at the border between the Earth’s mantle and its core have puzzled scientists for decades, defying reigning theories of how our planet came to be.
In a new study pub… [+3038 chars]

Two enormous structures that sit at the border between the Earth's mantle and its core have puzzled scientists for decades.

Futurism

Scientists Say Huge Structures Inside Earth Are Related to the Origin of Life - Futurism

On November 5, 2025, NASAs Europa Clipper spacecraft captured a remarkable image of the planet Uranus, marking an important milestone as the spacecraft continues its journey through the solar system.… [+2899 chars]

NASA’s Europa Clipper has captured a rare image of the distant planet Uranus on its journey through space.

NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Stunning Image of Uranus from 2 Billion Miles Away - The Daily Galaxy

What: Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
When: Midnight to 4 a.m. Sunday, according to SpaceX. If needed, the team has backup opportunities during the s… [+1663 chars]

What: Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. When: Midnight to 4 a.m. Sunday, according to SpaceX. If needed,

Noozhawk

Vandenberg’s Next Mission: SpaceX Rocket Launch Early Sunday - Noozhawk

SpaceX reached another milestone with the launch of 29 more Starlink satellites for its broadband internet low Earth orbit constellation.
A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 (S… [+1373 chars]

Liftoff occurred at 2:53 a.m. EST on Saturday (Nov. 22).

Space.com

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on its 150th Falcon 9 mission of the year - Space

The Lion Nebula as captured by astrophotographer Ronald Brecher in October 2025. (Image credit: Ronald Brecher)
A nebula takes on the appearance of a rampaging lion in a new deep space vista capture… [+2286 chars]

The Lion Nebula is located 10,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus

A 'rampaging lion' nebula roars to life in a stunning deep-space photo - Space

Scientists have uncovered a breathtaking anomaly deep beneath the ocean, off the coast of Papua New Guinea, revealing an extraordinary geological and biological discovery. At a depth of 4,250 feet, r… [+6566 chars]

Scientists uncover a unique deep-sea hybrid vent field off Papua New Guinea, revealing an entirely new ecosystem.

Scientists Uncover Mysterious Deep-Sea Vents Off Papua New Guinea, Full of Hidden Treasures! - Indian Defence Review

A striking discovery has emerged from the sands of Al-Bahansa, Egypt, where archaeologists uncovered 13 golden tongues and nails inside tombs from the Greco-Roman period, older than 2,000 years. Thes… [+2381 chars]

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Egypt, uncovering a rare mummy tomb containing golden tongues.

Archaeologists Unearth Rare Mummy Tomb with Golden Tongues in Egypt - The Daily Galaxy

How fast and in which direction is our solar system moving through the universe? This seemingly simple question is one of the key tests of our cosmological understanding. A research team led by astro… [+3152 chars]

New measurements of radio galaxies reveal that the solar system is racing through the universe at over three times the speed predicted by standard cosmology. Using highly sensitive data from multiple radio telescope arrays, researchers uncovered a surprisingl…

Science Daily

Our Solar System is racing through space 3x faster than we thought - ScienceDaily

The humble clumps of moss that grow on garden walls and between the cracks of sidewalks are hardy enough to survive the rigors of space, a new experiment found, and that means the velvety green stuff… [+2998 chars]

Moss can survive several months exposed to the harsh environment of outer space, according to a new paper.