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No “Halloween comet”, C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) disintegrated near the Sun: video

The “Halloween comet” C/2024 S1 photographed by the SOHO space telescope shortly before disintegrating. Credit: NASA/ESA SOHO The comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS)nicknamed “Halloween comet” due to the possibility that it could become visible in our skies in the next few days, it disintegrated on 28 October 2024 as it approached a short distance from the Sun. Discovered very recently, on ...

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Why we celebrate Halloween on October 31st and what is its meaning

Credits: John Pheian Halloween we celebrate the October 31st and it is a very popular occasion not only in North America but, to a lesser extent, also in Italy, Europe and other countries. The origins of the holiday are linked to that of All Saints’ Dayintroduced in 7th centuryand perhaps also in some of the rites Celtic populations. Contrary to ...

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Why do we like horror films? Many people’s attraction to controlled fear

THE horror movie they have long been one of the most followed and debated forms of entertainment. From classics like Dracula to modern successes like The Conjuring, this type of film (without forgetting other art forms such as books, video games…) invite the audience to immerse themselves in emotions that touch deep chords: fear, tension and suspense. But what drives ...

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What is the “brain-eating” amoeba, where is it found, what are the symptoms and why is it so dangerous

The so-called “brain-eating amoeba” is the common name of the Naegleria fowleria unicellular eukaryotic organism that can move through specific extrusions and is mainly found in fresh, warm water (up to 46°C) in dirty pools, hot springs, lakes and rivers. The nickname “brain eater” derives from the fact that this organism causes man primary amoebic meningoencephalitisa very rare and extremely ...

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Mysterious craters produced by explosions on the Siberian permafrost: the study on their origin

Crater found on the Yamal Peninsula. Credit: AGU / Morgado et al. Starting from 2013 mysterious craters have appeared on the surface of the permafrost of the Siberian tundra, the first of which on the peninsula of Yamala northwestern region of Siberia. A recent study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters led by researchers from the University of Cambridge ...

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Why did we invent monsters? The origin and meaning of vampires, zombies and other creatures

For centuries, vampires, zombie And ghosts they exert a certain charm incollective imagination: in European legends, for example, the vampire embodies the fear of the unknown and of otherness, while in other cultures, such as the Haitian one, the zombie represents the terror of losing oneself. These monstrous beings originate from beliefs And ancient symbolsoften intertwined with natural phenomena or ...

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Iceland, “unlimited” geothermal energy from underground magma? Let’s clarify

Following a CNN report, there is a lot of talk about theIceland and the possibility of produce geothermal energy”unlimited” taking advantage of the magma present at approximately 2 km deep. The topic is more relevant than ever after the creation of a new volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula after approximately 800 years of inactivity with various volcanic eruptions between 2023 ...

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A trojan is not a virus: what it is, how it works and how to defend yourself from this malware

The DDA of Milan has highlighted a vast hacking system that gained access to the data stored in the Joint Investigation System, the heart of the Interior Ministry databases through a Remote Access Trojan. Contrary to what many people think, Trojans are not computer viruses, because they do not have the ability to replicate: i trojanoften known as trojan horserepresent ...