‘Cosmic monster’ star spits energy with the force of a billion suns

A dense, magnetic star violently erupted and spat out as much energy as a billion suns — and it happened in a fraction of a second, scientists recently reported. This type of star, known as a magnetar, is a neutron star with an exceptionally strong magnetic field, and magnetars often flare spectacularly and without warning. … Read more

A Growing Force of Fiery Zombies Threatens Cold Northern Forests

Emily Schwing: This is 60 Second Science, I’m Emily Schwing. “A will-less and speechless human believed to have died and been supernaturally reanimated.”  “A person markedly strange in appearance or behavior.”  “A mixed drink made of several kinds of rum, liqueur, and fruit juice.”  According to Merriam Webster, these are all ways to describe a zombie. … Read more

Scientists Have Identified The Driving Force Behind Your Darkest Impulses

Psychologists call it the dark triad: an intersection of three of the most malevolent tendencies of human nature – psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. But the truth goes deeper, and darker. There’s also egoism, sadism, spitefulness, and more. And behind this rogues gallery of all our worst inclinations on the surface, a central, common core of … Read more

How to hack your stress and turn it into a positive force in your life

Too much stress hurts mind and body, but the stress response exists for good evolutionary reasons. Recognising that is the first step to turning its negative effects around Health 1 December 2021 By Catherine de Lange Sergio Membrillas Many of us have felt more than a little stressed over the past couple of years. For … Read more