Author: Lauren Wurth

On March 8 around 2.30 in the afternoon, a mysterious object crash landed on the home of a Florida resident. The object went through 2 floors, tearing up the roof. It even almost hit the homeowner’s son. What is the object? Where did it come from? Could this be stray debris from a space station? NASA is investigating. The Incident Source: Alejandro Otero/X The incident was reported on X (formerly Twitter) by the homeowner, Alejandro Otero, of Naples, Florida. Otero was responding to another post about an equipment pallet reentering the Earth over the Gulf of Mexico. Otero asked the…

Express Inc. was once a popular brand among Millennials seeking office wear and clubbing apparel. Its former beauty line is now a standalone brand selling perfumes and soaps all over the world. And it’s about to go broke. The retailer is preparing to file for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Oh, how the mighty has fallen. Follow the tale of Express’ drop from the heights of retail here. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Source: Nicola Barts/Pexels Express is close to filing for bankruptcy, possibly in the second week of April 2024. But the company’s reps are not forthcoming with details as “preparations…

California is big on clean energy. The Golden State is highly committed to making its residents use cleaner fuels. But this dedication is costly, with consumers paying a higher price. Fueling up the gas tank in California is much more expensive than in other states. Can the residents withstand this price? Californian Average Source: Ricky Esquivel/Pexels The current average gas price in California is $5.12. Meanwhile, the US national average gas price is $3.53. Luckily this average price has dropped since 2022, when it reached nearly $6.50 per gallon. But back then, various oil refineries were experiencing shortages. Higher Than…

Global warming may not be the sole factor in causing climate change. New studies have shown that there can be a new external factor: Mars. The Red Planet is around 140 million miles (225 million kilometers) away from Earth. Astronauts need to journey for approximately 3 years to reach it. But despite the distance, this fourth inner planet in our solar system still influences Earth in a major way. Mars Pulls Earth Closer to the Sun Source: ZCH/Pexels Earth is warmer, scientists say, because Mars’ gravitational pull tugs our planet closer to the sun.  According to University of Sydney’s Professor…

A new analysis has revealed that the Y chromosome has been losing most of its genes over the last 166 million years. As a result, a theory has been proposed that the Y chromosome will completely disappear in 4.5 million years. As the Y chromosome is what determines the sex of a baby at birth, many scientists are interested to see how this evolutionary process may play out. While females have two X chromosomes, males are born with one X and one Y chromosome.  X and Y Chromosomes in DNA Source: National Human Genome Research Institute/Wikimedia Commons The X chromosome…

For 45 years, Otha Anders saved his pennies. Then, one day, he decided to turn in the loose change he’d been collecting. Everyone at the bank watched as he wheeled a dolly inside. None of them could have imagined the amount he carried; to be honest, he had no idea what he had himself. You won’t believe the final sum. Otha Anders Pushed a Dolly Loaded with Pennies into the Bank Source: Perry Riddle/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Otha Anders came in, dragging a dolly filled with water jugs brimming with pennies he’d discovered on the street and collected…

Former US President and GOP nominee hopeful Donald Trump has always been skilled at getting himself to stand out. However, a new academic poll is shining a spotlight on a stage even the animated showman Donald Trump might not want to bask in. This poll, called the “Presidential Greatness Project,” surveyed academic scholars across a multitude of disciplines. The criteria for being surveyed demanded presidential politics must intersect with the scholars’ work in some fashion. Its authors were Brandon Rottinghaus, a University of Houston political science professor, and Justin Vaughn, a Coastal Carolina University political science professor. The survey received…

Everyone has a 1-in-15,300 chance of getting struck by lightning in 80 years. Compare that to the odds of winning the lottery, and you’ll find you stand a better chance of the former. That is to say, it’s almost impossible you’ll win a lottery in your lifetime. But a Romanian-born Australian mathematician, Stephan Mandel, has hacked the system and won the lottery not once, but 14 times! Let’s find out how he did it! Early Win in Romania Sets the Stage Source: Jackmac34/Pixabay Mandel was still a Romanian economist when he developed a daedalian formula that provided him five numbers…

California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, has recently proposed a new plan to crack down on retail and auto crime in the state to better protect his citizens and businesses. Newsom has had a long-standing Real Public Safety Plan, but this new legislation will build on the original plan by creating new penalties for thieves and resellers, increasing enforcement tools, and aggregating theft amounts. Ongoing Theft in California Source: Freepik Before diving into Gov. Newsome’s newest legislation it’s first crucial to understand the theft issues currently troubling California. The state saw a 28.7% increase in shoplifting in 2022, commercial burglary was 15.7%…

Even though temperatures are dropping, glaciers in the Himalayas are still shrinking. Downslope winds have been keeping temperatures down, but scientists have discovered that the glaciers are still melting.  What Are Katabatic Winds? Source: KOUSTABH BISWAS/ Pexels Nature Geoscience published a study that explains the downward slope winds that are keeping the mountains cool. According to Nature.com, Katabatic Winds, “lower the elevation of wind convergence, thereby diminishing precipitation in glacial areas.”  Further Studies Are Needed to Help Understand Glacial Shrinkage Source: Suket Dedhia/Pexels Although promising, there are still more studies needed on the glacier’s response to the Katabatic Winds. Further…