This weekend, the Perseid meteor shower will reach its highest point, illuminating the night sky with dazzling streaks of light. With only a small moon in the sky, conditions are ideal this year to see lots of meteors. “If you have good clear weather and good dark skies, you’ll go out just before dawn and see the Perseid within a minute,” said NASA meteorologist Bill Cooke. “It’s a pretty good show.” Here’s how to watch the meteor shower: WHAT ARE PERSEIDS? The Perseids – one of the largest meteor showers…

Theoretical physicist Avi Loeb gained attention recently when he suggested that small spherules found in the ocean may have originated from aliens. In an interview with The New York Times, Loeb described them as a potential technological device with artificial intelligence. The newspaper has now published an article discussing the controversial nature of his claims. While bold hypotheses often lead to significant scientific advancements, many of Loeb’s colleagues do not consider his assertions to be based on sound scientific principles. Loeb’s declarations stem from an object registered by US government…

Once again, we are approaching the time when we can marvel at the captivatingly illuminated sky with the arrival of the Perseid meteor shower in August. This annual celestial event, occurring from mid-July to August, offers a breathtaking spectacle that should be eagerly anticipated by all. This year is different from the others. The Perseid meteor shower can be seen with the naked eye in the dark night sky, and the good news is that the moon is only 10 percent illuminated, Space.com reports, so you can fully enjoy the…