Scientists Identify Most Attractive Eye Shape: More White is Key
A study suggests that eyes with more visible white (sclera) are perceived as more attractive, trustworthy, and youthful.
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Two-Headed Gecko Thrives in Pennsylvania Four Weeks After Birth
Named Simon and Garfunkel, the rare reptile born with polycephaly is defying odds and coordinating movements.
UK Government Funding Cuts Threaten Future of Historic Lovell Radio Telescope
The renowned Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory faces closure in 2028 without alternative funding.
Common Nasal Spray Oxymetazoline Could Hold Potential to Slow Aging, Study Suggests
Researchers propose that the inexpensive, over-the-counter drug, known for relieving nasal congestion, might also combat biological aging processes.
Asteroid Impact Sparked Global Fires, Then Winter, Ending Dinosaur Era
New research suggests a dust cloud from the asteroid impact superheated the atmosphere, igniting worldwide fires and leading to a subsequent global winter.
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Triggered Worldwide Fires, Study Finds
A new study suggests the asteroid impact 66 million years ago caused planetwide fires that incinerated most animals within hours, followed by a global winter.
Two Meteor Showers Peak Simultaneously This Week, Offering Up to 30 Shooting Stars Per Hour
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will reach maximum activity overnight Thursday into Friday, though the nearly full moon may impact visibility.
UK's Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Funding Cuts, Jeopardizing Future Research
Potential job losses and impacts on global radio astronomy projects loom as UKRI funding is reduced.
Earth's Catastrophic Cycle: Study Suggests Major Disasters Occur Every 27 Million Years
A geologist's analysis of geological events points to a cyclical pattern of disasters, potentially indicating an impending cataclysm.