Ultraviolet light reveals new information about the FU Orionis’ mechanisms. In 1936, the young star FU Orionis (FU Ori) dramatically brightened, becoming significantly more luminous. Since then, its brightness has gradually faded. Initially thought to be an isolated case, FU Ori is now recognized as part of a rare group of young, turbulent stars called...
Photo: Ryan Green/Paramount+ “The question is, would she still be alive if we hadn’t tried to save her?” Joe and Bobby are standing in the aftermath of their child rescue side mission gone awry. The dust hasn’t even settled on the scene yet, and they’ve already figured out the whole cover story. Nothing left to...
Fatherhood is a life-changing experience, yet for many men, it comes with emotional and psychological challenges. According to a new study in the Journal of Affective Disorders, men with higher levels of wellbeing before becoming fathers are less likely to experience depression after their child’s birth. The research underscores the...
The Maghreb—spanning the Sahara’s edge and the Mediterranean’s vast environmental zone—has long served as a geographic crossroads. With its proximity to Europe and a climate fostering cultural development, it has been a critical site for intercontinental connections. While its significance during the Palaeolithic and later historic periods is well-documented, much...
Around 300,000 years ago, anatomically modern humans emerged in Africa, a pivotal moment in human history. Yet, the roots of this lineage stretch much further back, over six million years, when the human lineage separated from chimpanzees and bonobos. Despite significant progress in mapping human evolutionary history, understanding the ancient...
