eznews.inA photo of a massive huntsman spider, affectionately named Charlotte, has gone viral, sparking a mix of disbelief and alarm among social media users. The Australian homeowner, Jake Gray, revealed that Charlotte has been living in his home for a year, growing larger as she helps control pests like cockroaches. While many viewers suggested extreme measures to deal with the spider, Gray reassured them that huntsman spiders, specifically the Banded huntsman, are generally harmless and prefer to flee rather than bite. He and his family have embraced their unusual housemate, even naming her to ease their children's fears. Experts emphasize that these spiders are beneficial for pest control and advise calmness when encountering them, as they rarely pose a threat to humans. With a maximum size of around 15 centimeters, huntsman spiders are fast and typically avoid confrontation, making them more of a curiosity than a danger. 
Published: Nov 18 2025, 11 pmeznews.inIn 1977, NASA launched the Voyager probes to explore the outer Solar System and interstellar space. Both spacecraft encountered a "wall of fire" at the Solar System's boundary, recording temperatures between 30,000 and 50,000 kelvin (54,000 to 90,000 degrees Fahrenheit) as they crossed the heliopause, the boundary where the solar wind meets the interstellar medium. Voyager 1 became the first to cross this boundary on August 25, 2012, followed by Voyager 2 in 2018. The heliopause is not a fixed edge but fluctuates with solar activity, which was confirmed by the different distances at which the probes encountered it. Despite the extreme temperatures, the probes survived due to the sparse particle density in that region. Recent findings from Voyager 2 have confirmed that the magnetic fields beyond the heliopause align with those inside the heliosphere, providing new insights into the nature of interstellar space.
Published: Nov 20 2025, 1 ameznews.inThe bumblebee bat, or Kitti's hog-nosed bat, is the world's smallest bat, measuring just 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) and weighing around 2 grams. Native to the limestone caves of western Thailand and southeast Myanmar, this unique species is the last surviving member of the Craseonycteridae family, having diverged from other bats approximately 33 million years ago. However, the bumblebee bat faces significant threats, including habitat fragmentation and human encroachment, which have led to isolated populations and increased risks of inbreeding. A 2007 survey estimated only 3,800 individuals remain, primarily in Thailand, while the population in Myanmar is less understood but potentially healthier. Although its conservation status has improved from endangered to near-threatened, ongoing research and habitat protection are crucial for the survival of this fragile species, which relies on its unique echolocation abilities to forage for insects.
Published: Nov 18 2025, 9 pmeznews.inThe term "Jesus H. Christ" is often misunderstood as implying a middle name, but it actually stems from early Christian symbolism and the Greek alphabet. Dr. Dan McClellan, a Biblical scholar at the University of Birmingham, explains that the "H" originated from a Christogram, a monogram representing Jesus, derived from the Greek spelling of "Jesus" (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ, _Iēsous_). The first three letters of this name were abbreviated and stylized into a sacred symbol, commonly rendered as IHS or IHC, with the latter sometimes leading to confusion between the letters S and C. As English evolved, the letter "J" became distinct from "I," resulting in the misinterpretation of the monogram as "JHC." This misunderstanding has led to the popular but erroneous belief that Jesus has a middle initial. For further insights, viewers can check Dr. McClellan's explanation on TikTok.
Published: Nov 19 2025, 10 pmeznews.inA recent study led by mathematician Persi Diaconis has revealed that coin tosses are not as random as previously believed, with a slight bias favoring the side that starts facing up. Analyzing over 350,000 coin flips across 46 currencies, researchers found that coins land on the same side they were tossed from approximately 50.8% of the time, suggesting a "same-side bias." This bias, while seemingly minor, could accumulate to provide a significant advantage in betting scenarios, potentially yielding an average profit of $19 over 1,000 flips if one knows the starting position. The findings indicate that the variability in tossing techniques among individuals can influence outcomes, prompting the researchers to recommend concealing the starting position of the coin in high-stakes situations. The study is currently available on the pre-print server arXiv, pending peer review.
Published: Nov 19 2025, 11 pmeznews.inElon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and the world's richest man, recently addressed speculation surrounding the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which some have controversially suggested could be an alien spacecraft. In an interview on *The Joe Rogan Experience*, Musk dismissed these claims, accurately identifying the object as a comet. He emphasized that if he had any evidence of extraterrestrial life, he would reveal it on the show. The object, discovered by astronomers on July 1, 2025, is believed to have traveled alone for approximately 10 billion years, making it a significant subject of study. While some have pointed to its unusual nickel composition and slight trajectory changes as potential signs of alien technology, Musk clarified that such characteristics are typical of comets. He reiterated that 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to Earth, despite its potential to cause catastrophic damage if it were to collide with our planet.
Published: Nov 15 2025, 2 pmeznews.inA remarkable 12,000-year-old clay figurine, recently unearthed at the Nahal Ein Gev II archaeological site in northern Israel, may redefine our understanding of prehistoric art. Standing at just 3.7 centimeters tall, the artifact, believed to depict a goose embracing a woman, represents the earliest known artwork illustrating human-animal interaction, predating similar expressions thought to emerge in the later Neolithic period. Crafted from local clay and fired at approximately 400°C, the figurine showcases advanced artistic skills and suggests a complex cognitive thought process rooted in animistic beliefs. This discovery not only highlights the evolution of artistic expression but also marks a pivotal moment in human history, bridging the gap between nomadic hunter-gatherers and settled agricultural societies. Researchers emphasize its significance in illustrating the emergence of storytelling and symbolic imagination, making it one of the most intricate prehistoric artifacts found to date.
Published: Nov 18 2025, 11 pmeznews.inThe kodkod (_Leopardus guigna_), the smallest cat in the Americas, is a nocturnal and elusive species primarily found in Chile and a small region of Argentina, including Chiloé Island. Weighing just 2-3 kilograms, kodkods are characterized by their short legs, grayish-brown coat, and distinctive short tail with black rings. They primarily hunt small mammals, birds, and reptiles, but also scavenge carrion. Despite being classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with an estimated population of 26,000-100,000 individuals, kodkods face significant threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and human-wildlife conflict, particularly in areas with chicken coops. Additionally, road accidents and predation by domestic dogs pose risks, while forest fires threaten their dense vegetation habitats. Recent studies have also revealed a range of vocalizations from this elusive feline, enhancing our understanding of its behavior.
Published: Nov 19 2025, 1 ameznews.inIn February 1985, a 29-year-old woman from Suginami, Tokyo, named Mariko Aoki, sparked widespread intrigue when she shared her peculiar experience of feeling an urgent need to defecate while in bookstores. This phenomenon, now known as "Mariko Aoki syndrome," prompted numerous others to report similar sensations, although it remains largely unexplained. Theories abound, ranging from chemical reactions to ink, to psychological associations formed by reading in the bathroom. Some suggest that the posture adopted while browsing books may trigger the urge, while others argue that the phenomenon could simply be a case of frequency bias, where Aoki's initial account led others to notice their own experiences. Despite the curiosity surrounding this condition, little research has been conducted, and it remains unclear why it occurs exclusively in bookstores and not in libraries.
Published: Nov 19 2025, 9 pmeznews.inAstronomers have made groundbreaking observations of supernova explosions, revealing that they are not spherical but rather ellipsoidal in shape. Utilizing the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), researchers captured the early stages of Supernova SN 2024ggi just 26 hours after its discovery on April 10, 2024, by Yi Yang from Tsinghua University. This rapid response allowed scientists to observe the dynamics of the explosion as matter accelerated and burst through the star's surface. Lead author Yang emphasized that these findings provide crucial insights into stellar evolution and the mechanisms behind supernovae, suggesting a common physical process that governs the explosions of massive stars. The research not only enhances our understanding of stellar deaths but also highlights the importance of international collaboration in scientific discovery. The study is published in the journal Science Advances.
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