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health1 year ago

"The Science Behind Conjoined Twins: Exploring Their Unique Lives and Challenges"

The recent deaths of the oldest living conjoined twins and the marriage of another pair have sparked interest in the causes of this rare phenomenon. Conjoined twins are born physically connected and may share organs or body parts. The development of conjoined twins in the womb is still not fully understood, with two main theories suggesting that a single fertilized egg does not fully split or that two fertilized eggs fuse together. The occurrence of conjoined twins is estimated to be rare, with the cause remaining unclear.

via WAVY.com|
#conjoined-twins#development#fertilization
health1 year ago

"The Science Behind Conjoined Twins: Exploring Their Unique Lives and Challenges"

Conjoined twins are a rare phenomenon, with an estimated occurrence of one in 30,000 to one in 200,000 worldwide, and the majority aren't born alive. The cause of conjoined twins is unclear, but there are two theories about their development in the womb: a single fertilized egg not fully splitting, or the fusion of two fertilized eggs. The oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, recently passed away at age 62, while former TLC reality stars Abby and Brittany Hensel continue to defy medical expectations and work as fifth grade teachers.

via WOODTV.com|
#conjoined-twins#fertilized-eggs#health
natural-phenomenon1 year ago

"Mount Etna's Rare Display: Spectacular Smoke Rings in the Sky"

Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, has been emitting rare "volcanic vortex rings" into the sky, a phenomenon caused by rapid gas release and vent shape. The rings, resembling smoke, have been occurring frequently since a new crater opened on the volcano's summit. This spectacle has drawn tourists, with experts noting that Etna's production of these rings surpasses that of any other volcano on Earth. Despite the visual display, there have been no major disruptions reported in the surrounding areas.

via Fox News|
#eruption#italy#mount-etna
science-and-technology2 years ago

Unprecedented Solar Storm Paints Sky with Pumpkin-Colored Auroras

A recent solar storm caused a rare mix of red and green lights to fill the sky above Canada, creating a haunting pumpkin-colored aurora. The image captured by an aurora photographer shows vertical pillars of light that stayed glowing for over 20 minutes. While orange auroras are theoretically possible, they are usually overwhelmed by other colors. The last time such vibrant pumpkin-like hues were seen was during the Halloween storm of 2003, the most powerful solar storm in modern records.

via Yahoo Life|
#aurora#canada#colorful-lights
astronomy2 years ago

"Captivating Images of Rare Super Blue Moon Illuminate Skies Across America"

San Diego residents captured stunning photos of the rare "super blue moon," a convergence of a full moon, supermoon, and blue moon that won't happen again until 2037. The moon appeared brighter and closer to Earth than usual, creating a breathtaking sight in the night sky. The term "blue moon" refers to the second full moon in a month, while a supermoon occurs when the moon is at or near its closest point to Earth. Only about 3% of full moons are blue moons, and the time between super blue moons is irregular.

via NBC San Diego|
#astronomy#blue-moon#photography
astronomy2 years ago

"August's Rare Super Blue Moon: A Spectacular Celestial Event to Witness"

The full Moon on August 30 will be a rare combination of a Blue Moon and a supermoon, occurring when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in a month. A Blue Moon refers to when a full Moon appears for the second time in a month, and it happens about once every two-and-a-half years on average. Supermoons are more common, occurring three or four times a year. However, the combination of a Blue Moon and a supermoon is a very rare phenomenon, with the next occurrence not expected until 2037.

via The Indian Express|
#astronomy#blue-moon#nasa
science2 years ago

Rare Red Ring of Light Spotted in Italian Sky by Photographer

Photographer Valter Binotto captured a rare and mysterious phenomenon called ELVE, which appears as a massive red ring of light in the sky and is generated from thunderstorm clouds. The ELVE appeared for only a few milliseconds over Italy on March 27 and was 223 miles wide and located 62 miles high in the ionosphere. ELVE stands for Emissions of Light and Very Low-Frequency Perturbations due to Electromagnetic Pulse Sources and is a rare form of Sprite, itself a large-scale electrical discharge that occurs high above a thunderstorm cloud that scientists are still studying.

via PetaPixel|
#elve#italy#photography