eznews.inIn just ten years, gravitational wave observatories have revolutionized astronomy, yielding hundreds of detections of cosmic events. A recent report highlights a groundbreaking event, GW231123, which involved the collision of two black holes, one weighing 103 solar masses and the other 137, resulting in a massive black hole of 225 solar masses. This discovery challenges existing theories, as such large black holes are not typically formed from stars. Researchers propose that the event may have been gravitationally lensed, meaning a massive object between the event and Earth could have magnified the signal. If confirmed, this would suggest the final black hole's mass is between 100 and 180 solar masses, a more plausible figure. The study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, indicates that the lensing object could be an intermediate mass black hole, potentially formed from multiple black hole collisions, further enhancing our understanding of these cosmic phenomena. 
Published: Dec 24 2025, 5 ameznews.inAfrica is slowly undergoing a geological transformation that could eventually see part of East Africa break away, potentially forming a new ocean. This process is linked to the East African Rift System (EARS), a significant rift zone stretching across several countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. The African tectonic plate is gradually splitting into the smaller Somalian plate and the larger Nubian plate, moving apart at a rate of mere millimeters per year. While a crack in Kenya in 2018 sparked speculation about an imminent split, it was merely a localized manifestation of ongoing rifting. Over the next 5 to 10 million years, this rifting could lead to a dramatically altered landscape, with East Africa becoming isolated by a new sea. Such tectonic shifts are part of Earth's continuous evolution, reminiscent of the ancient separation of South America and Africa.
Published: Dec 21 2025, 3 ameznews.inEight years ago, an interactive map captured public imagination by showing where one would emerge if they dug straight through the Earth, often landing in an ocean. While the idea is whimsical, the reality of such a feat is daunting. China is currently drilling a 10,000-meter hole to explore Cretaceous rocks, but this will not surpass the Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia, which reached 12,263 meters. The Kola project revealed unexpected wet rocks and challenged previous geological theories. However, both projects fall short of penetrating the Earth's lithosphere to reach the mantle. The crust varies in thickness, averaging 30 kilometers on land and 6-7 kilometers beneath oceans. Drilling deeper presents extreme challenges, including intense pressure—over 1.1 trillion hPa—and temperatures reaching 5,200 degrees Celsius. If one could somehow survive these conditions, they would experience weightlessness before the arduous journey back to the surface.
Published: Dec 20 2025, 8 pmeznews.inWhile often associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, turkeys are fascinating birds with unique characteristics, including the ability to run at high speeds and a diverse range of vocalizations. Adult male turkeys, known as toms, can reach heights of 1.2 meters and weigh up to 11 kilograms, while females are called hens. After laying 10 to 12 eggs in ground nests during late spring, the young turkeys, or poults, rely on their mothers for protection for the first four weeks of life. As they mature, their diet expands from insects to seeds and berries. Interestingly, turkey eggs are rarely consumed commercially due to the higher costs associated with farming them compared to chickens. The wild turkey, once nearly extinct with only 30,000 remaining, has made a remarkable recovery, now numbering around 6.5 million in the U.S. alone, showcasing a significant conservation success story.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 3 ameznews.inRoyal honey, a blend of regular honey and royal jelly, has been marketed for its purported health benefits, including antifungal and antioxidant properties, as well as its reputation as an aphrodisiac. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warnings after discovering that some royal honey products were laced with erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra, raising safety concerns. While royal jelly is essential for bee fertility and may enhance sperm count in mammals, its effects on human libido remain unproven, with many claims likely stemming from placebo effects. Additionally, the nutritional value of royal jelly for humans is limited, and the skincare benefits attributed to royal honey lack scientific backing. Consumers are advised to approach royal honey with caution, considering both its high price and the risk of undisclosed additives.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inA new study by an international research team suggests that the universe may be "lopsided," challenging the long-held Copernican and cosmological principles that assert a uniform and isotropic cosmos. Historically, humanity has gradually relinquished its centrality in the universe, first recognizing that Earth orbits the Sun, and later that we are not in a privileged position within the cosmos. However, recent analyses of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation reveal significant temperature variations, notably the CMB dipole anisotropy, which indicates one side of the sky is hotter than the other. This discrepancy raises questions about the standard Lambda-CDM model of cosmology, as the expected uniformity in the CMB does not align with observed distributions of matter. While the findings warrant further investigation, they could necessitate a major reevaluation of our understanding of the universe, pending additional data from upcoming astronomical projects.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inA new study has challenged long-held beliefs about the origins of rocky planets, particularly Earth, by revealing that the stellar winds from the red giant star R Doradus are insufficient to disperse the necessary molecules across the galaxy. R Doradus, a classic example of a star that contributes to the formation of elements essential for life, was thought to push dust particles through space, aiding in planet formation. However, researchers found that the light from R Doradus does not provide enough force to propel the dust grains, which are primarily composed of silicates and alumina, at the required speeds. While some iron-bearing silicates could gain sufficient acceleration, they would overheat and vaporize before dispersing. The study suggests that while red giants are crucial for creating these elements, alternative mechanisms, such as giant convective bubbles or stellar pulsations, may be responsible for their distribution. The findings were published in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Published: Dec 23 2025, 6 pmeznews.inThe Northern Hemisphere has officially passed the winter solstice, marking the longest night and shortest day of the year. While days are gradually lengthening, early sunrises are not yet on the horizon due to a mismatch between solar time and our precise clocks, influenced by Earth's complex astronomical motions. A day is defined as 24 hours of mean solar time, but this can vary daily, with longer days near solstices and shorter ones at equinoxes. Additionally, Earth's elliptical orbit causes variations in distance from the Sun, with the closest point occurring in early January, leading to some confusion about winter temperatures. The seasons are primarily dictated by Earth's axial tilt of 23.7 degrees, which affects sunlight angles. Consequently, the latest sunrises occur weeks after the solstice, while the latest sunsets follow in summer. As we move forward, brighter mornings are on the way.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inAs humanity grapples with the uncertainties of the future, the ancient practice of sheep liver divination offers a fascinating glimpse into how our ancestors sought answers. In her book, *The Library of Ancient Wisdom*, Assyriologist Dr. Selena Wisnom explores this Mesopotamian method, where individuals would sacrifice a sheep and interpret the liver's entrails to receive divine guidance on pressing questions, from warfare to personal health. This practice reflects a belief that the gods communicated through earthly signs, allowing people to ask direct questions. Wisnom humorously recounts her own attempts at divination, including a playful inquiry about Donald Trump's presidential prospects in 2016, which she claims yielded surprisingly accurate results. While the efficacy of such predictions remains dubious, the practice reveals intriguing insights into human psychology and our enduring quest to understand the future.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 1 ameznews.inIn a heartwarming tale from South Africa, a Pedi lamb named Lammie became an unlikely companion to Gertjie, an orphaned white rhino, at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) in 2014. Gertjie, just three months old when his mother was killed by poachers, required emotional support, which the HESC provided by pairing him with Lammie. Despite their differences, both animals share similarities as social, hoofed mammals, making sheep ideal companions for orphaned wildlife. The HESC has successfully matched several rhinos with sheep, helping to calm their anxiety and provide emotional security. This innovative approach mirrors practices in other zoos, where animals like cheetahs have been paired with dogs for companionship. The bond between Gertjie and Lammie, along with other successful pairings, highlights the importance of emotional support in wildlife rehabilitation, showcasing the unique relationships that can form in captivity.
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