For the first time, astronomers witnessed the birth of a ‘magnetar’

The findings confirm a theory first proposed 16 years ago by University of California, Berkeley theoretical astrophysicist Dan Kasen. Kasen and his colleagues hypothesized that at least some ...

Study reveals new technique to identify individual night-flying birds for the first time

Millions of birds invisibly migrate through the night sky each autumn, most flying in near silence toward their wintering ...

Astronauts Are Going Back to the Moon For The First Time in Half a Century

History recalls the names of Borman, Lovell, and Anders; of Apollo 11’s Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin; of Apollo 13’s Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. It may soon recall, as ...
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I visited Scotland for the first time. My trip was great, but it would've been better if I'd known these 5 things beforehand.

My trip to Scotland was a dream, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before visiting. For example, it's important to pack the right clothes based on the weather and your itinerary. Researching ...
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What to know before filing your own taxes for the first time

The process of filing your own taxes can seem daunting, especially if you are doing it for the first time. But assuming that your financial situation is fairly straightforward and you have the ...