Quote of the Week
"We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained."
Marie CurieTODAY'S BRIGHTER SIDE NEWS
NASA Deep Space Network guides astronomers in the search for alien intelligence
New research shows that planetary alignments amplify our deep space signals, offering fresh strategies in the search for alien intelligence.
Medieval scholar declared the Shroud of Turin a fake centuries ago
A rediscovered text shows Nicole Oresme denounced the Shroud of Turin as a fraud, proving doubts about the relic surfaced in the 14th century.
Scientists warn of abrupt shifts across Antarctica’s fragile climate
Antarctica is showing abrupt changes to its ice, oceans, and ecosystems. Scientists warn of tipping points with global consequences unless emissions fall.
We could see such a black hole explosion in the next 10 years, scientists find
A simple dark-charge twist lets tiny primordial black holes stall for eons, then discharge and explode—giving current telescopes a real shot at catching Hawking radiation.