Ancient rocks have evidence of Earth’s magnetic field. Here’s why this is weird – Space.com

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A 3.7-billion-year-old record of our planet’s ancient magnetism has been discovered, providing evidence that Earth’s magnetic field existed very early in history. However, this discovery is quite surprising. Rocks approaching 4 billion years old are hard to find; most are recycled earthIts tectonic activity, sliding into the mantle through subduction zones before sliding out of … Read more

A megaraptor emerges from trace fossils, study suggests – New York Times

Thanks to their reign of terror in Jurassic Park, Velociraptors are notorious prehistoric predators. However, the sickle-claw killing machines familiar to moviegoers are a far cry from their sci-fi counterparts – and not just because those fictional ones lack feathers. In real life, Velociraptors topped out at the size of a Labrador retriever and were … Read more

What you need to know about the ‘new’ star coming to the night sky this year – Fox Weather

The nova explosion 3,000 light-years away will make the new star visible on Earth Frederick Walter, galactic astronomer and professor at Stony Brook University, explains what a nova explosion is and why we will be able to see the effects from it. Walter said the explosion will be visible for several days to most on … Read more

Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral launch can be seen from Volusia – Daytona Beach News-Journal

Day or night, watching a rocket launch on the beach is so Florida. But could anyone in Volusia County see a rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral? Weather permitting and depending on cloud cover, yes. We’ve got suggestions on where and how to watch a rocket launch from Ormond Beach to … Read more

Signs of the ‘spider’ phenomenon on Mars – Phys.org

This article has been reviewed according to the editorial process and policies of Science X. The editors have emphasized the following attributes to ensure the credibility of the content: fact-checked trusted source corrected OK! This image shows features known as “spiders” near the south pole of Mars, as seen by the CaSSIS (Colour and Stereo … Read more

Jeff Bezos isn’t a fan of ‘blocking time’ – here’s what he does instead to boost his productivity – CNBC

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“I don’t keep a strict schedule,” Bezos said, in an episode first released in December 2023. “My meetings often take longer than I planned for them, because I believe in [mind] wander.” For example, Bezos makes time during meetings for people to bounce ideas off each other, no matter how small or spontaneous, he said … Read more

Not Checking This WiFi Setting Is Like ‘Leaving Your Front Door Open’ To Hackers – HuffPost

We love the internet. Whether we’re making insomnia-fueled eBay bids on childhood action figures, emailing the latest Taylor Swift conspiracy theory to our best friend, or simply paying our electric bill, being online and it makes our lives more fun, more connected, and more. easier. Unfortunately, there are countless creeps who love the internet because … Read more