Michael Flores+FollowEarth Might Need a 'Negative Leap Second'?!Earth is spinning so fast right now that scientists are actually talking about subtracting a second from our clocks—a 'negative leap second.' We’ve never done this before, and it could mess with computers, satellites, and even your phone. Turns out, melting ice from climate change is slowing things down a bit, but if Earth keeps speeding up, timekeepers might have to pull off this wild clock hack. Y2K vibes, anyone? #Science #EarthScience #Timekeeping00Share
Michelle York+FollowAstronomers Just Found a Giant Hidden PlanetImagine thinking a star is all alone, only to find a massive planet hiding in plain sight! Scientists just spotted a gas giant—up to 10x Jupiter’s size—tucked inside the dusty disc around the young star MP Mus. They used new telescope tricks and data from space to catch it. Turns out, planets can be super sneaky, and this discovery could mean there are way more hidden worlds out there than we thought! #Science #SpaceDiscovery #HiddenPlanet00Share
Tamara Jones+FollowGrandma Sea Turtle Makes Epic ComebackJasmine, a 64-year-old loggerhead sea turtle, just returned to Jekyll Island to lay her eggs—making her the oldest nesting loggerhead ever recorded there! She’s been coming back since 1991, and these turtles always return to their birthplace to nest. Loggerheads can lay up to 500 eggs a season, and the sand’s temp decides if hatchlings are boys or girls. If you’re ever on Jekyll Island, you might spot these ancient mamas—just remember to use turtle-safe lights! #Science #SeaTurtles #JekyllIsland2341Share
James Brady+FollowWould You Drink 2-Billion-Year-Old Water?A geologist just drank the oldest water on Earth—yep, straight from a Canadian mine, 3km underground! Turns out, this ancient water is up to 2.6 billion years old and tastes “very salty and bitter”—way saltier than seawater. But here’s the wild part: they found signs of ancient bacteria living in it, meaning life can survive in the most extreme places. This could totally change how we think about life on other planets! #Science #ScienceNews #WeirdScience00Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowGlaciers Are Turning Into Swiss Cheese?!Scientists just spotted something wild: glaciers in Switzerland are developing holes like Swiss cheese, and it’s not a good sign. These holes start small, then collapse and grow as the ice melts faster than it can rebuild—thanks to rising temps and less snowfall. Why care? Melting glaciers mess with everything from drinking water to farming, and even boost sea levels. The only fix? Cutting carbon pollution and switching to cleaner energy. Anyone else worried about this? #Science #ClimateChange #GlacierMelt32Share
Michael Flores+FollowAggressive Fish Take Over Malaysian LakePeacock bass are taking over a Malaysian lake and it’s getting wild. These flashy invaders, originally from the Amazon, are outcompeting local fish and even eating their eggs—yikes! Officials are so worried they’re holding fishing competitions just to get rid of them. Apparently, if you release non-native fish, you could get slapped with a $4,700 fine. Who knew a fish could cause this much drama? #Science #InvasiveSpecies #PeacockBass20Share
martinezlaura+FollowEverglades’ Wild Secret to Fighting Climate ChangeTurns out, the Florida Everglades might be tougher than we thought! New research found that while rising sea levels mess with some ecosystems’ ability to trap carbon, mangrove trees are still crushing it. The big twist? If we help these ecosystems adapt—like planting more mangroves and restoring freshwater—the Everglades could keep soaking up tons of carbon. It’s a total game-changer for fighting climate change, and not the doom-and-gloom story we expected! #Science #Everglades #ClimateChange50Share
martinezlaura+Follow1,000-Pound Shark Reeled In—You Won’t Believe Where!Imagine fishing off the Florida coast and reeling in a literal sea monster! Two anglers just caught (and released!) a massive 1,000-pound tiger shark near Pensacola. The beast was over 11 feet long—almost the size of a car! Turns out, summer is prime time for spotting these giants as they come closer to shore. The best part? The shark was tagged for research and safely released. Shark Week just got real! #Science #SharkSighting #Pensacola10Share
martinezlaura+FollowMulch Volcanoes Are Tree Killers?!Did you know piling mulch up against a tree (aka a 'mulch volcano') can actually kill it? Someone posted a pic of a tree in their park with a huge mound of mulch at its base, and certified arborists jumped in to warn: that’s way worse than bad trimming. Too much mulch suffocates roots, invites disease, and attracts pests. The right way? Keep mulch 2-3 inches deep, away from the trunk, and spread out to the drip line. Who knew tree care could be this dramatic? #Science #GardeningFails #TreeCare30Share
martinezlaura+FollowIs the 'Door to Hell' Finally Closing?The infamous 'Door to Hell'—that wild, fiery pit in Turkmenistan that's been burning non-stop since 1971—might finally be burning out! Scientists say the flames have shrunk to a third of their original size, and the once-glowing crater is barely visible now. Locals are actually relieved, since the endless fire wasted tons of natural gas and freaked out wildlife. Looks like this decades-long desert spectacle is finally cooling off! #Science #DoortoHell #Turkmenistan140Share
