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Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, located in Peru's Cusco region, is a stunning natural wonder that has gained fame for its vibrant, multicolored stripes, which are the result of various minerals. Rising 5,036 meters (16,522 feet) above sea level, the mountain's striking hues—ranging from fuchsia to mustard yellow—are particularly vivid after rainfall. Unlike many geological formations, Vinicunca's layers are exposed due to erosion, revealing its colorful interior. The name Vinicunca translates to "mountain of colors" in the local Quechua language, and the area is home to iconic Andean animals like alpacas and llamas. However, the mountain's popularity as a tourist destination has led to significant environmental degradation, with a 2023 study highlighting the fragile ecosystem's struggle to recover from the rapid influx of visitors, raising concerns about the sustainability of such Instagrammable locations. 
Published: Dec 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inIn 1917, three shepherd children in Fátima, Portugal, reported an apparition of the Virgin Mary, who promised to reappear on the 13th of each month for six months. On October 13, 1917, an estimated 70,000 people gathered to witness what was dubbed the "miracle of the Sun." Witnesses described the Sun appearing to dance and change colors, with some reporting sensations of darkness and unusual hues in the atmosphere. However, scientific explanations suggest that the phenomenon may have been a local event, possibly caused by atmospheric conditions like "sun dogs," or even mass hysteria and solar retinopathy from staring at the Sun. Despite the large crowd and media presence, no photographic evidence of the event exists, leading to ongoing debate about the nature of what was witnessed that day.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 10 ameznews.inA recent study from Sweden has revealed that even healthy, full-term infants are at risk of severe illness from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), challenging previous assumptions that only premature or sick babies were vulnerable. Analyzing data from over 2.3 million children born between 2001 and 2022, researchers found that 1.7% were diagnosed with RSV, with 12% of those experiencing severe symptoms requiring intensive care. Notably, the median age of the sickest infants was under two months, and many had no significant health issues. Factors such as being born in winter or having young siblings increased the risk of severe illness. The study underscores the importance of broadening the definition of at-risk groups for preventive treatments, especially as new vaccines have led to a decline in RSV hospitalizations. Experts advise against kissing newborns to prevent the transmission of respiratory illnesses, emphasizing the need for caution around young children.
Published: Dec 24 2025, 11 ameznews.inThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) has identified approximately 40 circular structures at the bottom of Lake Michigan, believed to be sinkholes. Discovered during a 2022 sonar survey, these depressions range from 91 to 183 meters in diameter and are located about 22.5 kilometers southeast of Sheboygan. The sinkholes likely formed due to geological processes involving the dissolution of limestone by groundwater, a phenomenon common in karst terrain. Similar sinkholes in Lake Huron have revealed ancient microbial communities, providing insights into early Earth conditions. Researchers are eager to explore the Lake Michigan sinkholes further, as they may host unique microbial life, potentially offering a glimpse into the planet's primordial ecosystems. The findings underscore the importance of continued exploration of these underwater features to enhance our understanding of geological and biological processes.
Published: Dec 21 2025, 1 ameznews.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.
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