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Certain everyday sounds trigger intense emotional and physical reactions in some individuals due to abnormal brain connections between auditory and emotional regions. This condition, misophonia, causes harmless noises to be perceived as threats, leading to involuntary anger or anxiety. Understanding this biological and psychological basis is the first step to managing these reactions.
President Donald Trump has renominated billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, reversing an earlier withdrawal. Isaacman, a seasoned pilot and private astronaut, is praised for his expertise and dedication to advancing space exploration and the space economy. This move signals a renewed focus on collaboration between NASA and private space companies.
A colossal titanosaur, Chucarosaurus diripienda, unearthed in Patagonia, measured 30 meters and weighed tens of tonnes. Its immense size even cracked a road during transport, highlighting its incredible bulk. This discovery offers new insights into how these giants evolved, moved, and survived, challenging previous notions of their agility and strength.
Astronomers have captured the first optical image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after its close pass by the Sun. This rare cosmic visitor, travelling at immense speed, is now visible through amateur telescopes. Scientists are eager to study its composition as it moves away, offering insights into its ancient origins.
Your zodiac sign may be inaccurate. Ancient astronomers based signs on constellations. Earth's wobble has shifted these star patterns over 2,000 years. Today, Western astrology uses seasonal signs, not star positions. Indian astrology aligns with star movements. Astronomy and astrology separated long ago. Belief in astrology persists due to its adaptability.
Earth witnesses its closest lunar rendezvous of 2025 on November 5-6, a supermoon appearing larger and brighter. This 'Beaver Moon' offers a spectacular, free celestial event. While astronomers explain its elliptical orbit, poets find inspiration. Best viewed around moonrise or moonset, it's a reminder of our place in the cosmos.
A groundbreaking study has settled a 40-year debate: the 'tiny tyrant' fossil is not a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex but a distinct species, Nanotyrannus lancensis. Researchers analyzed the 'dueling dinosaurs' specimen, revealing it was a 20-year-old adult with unique skull and limb features, suggesting a more complex Cretaceous ecosystem than previously believed.

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