Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have spotted a “failed star” or brown dwarf that shows signs of possessing an aurora. Auroras are more familiar as the northern and southern lights, which are caused by charged particles from the sun striking molecules in Earth’s atmosphere. They’re usually seen only at high latitudes, because […]
Local children will likely want to go outside sledding after a winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow on some parts of Massachusetts on Sunday. The website Community Kangaroo, which was started by MetroWest mother Sharon Aigler, has compiled a “Sledding Map for Greater Boston” to advise parents of the best local sledding […]
If you’re at a tailgate or potluck in North Carolina, you’ll likely find two equally beloved things: barbecue and fried chicken. The state is famous as one of the country’s most important barbecue regions, but it’s also a hotbed of fried chicken perfection. Within the golden brown spectrum of great fried chicken you’ll find fast […]
Brunch is an occasion, not a meal. This pairing of breakfast and cocktails is a favorite among Raleigh diners toasting the weekend. In our search for the Triangle’s most popular brunch service, readers favored two giants of the genre as the best: Irregardless Cafe and Ashley Christensen’s Beasley’s Chicken + Honey. Ultimately Raleigh brunch pioneer […]
Baldness, split ends and dryness affect so many people’s scalps and different hair textures, regardless of age. They’re among the leading reasons folks seek out hair treatments and targeted products. While many use hair oils to remedy these concerns, experienced hairstylists and experts say that it all starts with the shampoo you use, and this […]
Hubble spied a collection of spiral galaxies, located at various distances from Earth and gathered for a stunning festive image released on Christmas Day. The largest galaxy in the Hubble Space Telescope image from Monday (Dec. 25) is NGC 1356, which can be seen on the right side of the picture. This spiral galaxy is […]