Then they evolved into the bianling (a chime of small bells), biannao (a chime of percussion instruments resembling inverted bells) and bianzhong (a chime of bells). Many chimes of bells appeared ...

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria, a ...

What is the moon phase today? Today, Oct. 21, 2024, the moon is 19 days old and is in the Waning Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 78% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in ...

If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research. Though there are hundreds ...

The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this same complexity can impede coral recovery after ...

In many coral, it is precisely linked to the lunar cycle: A few days after a full moon, coral begins to spawn. But for others it is not as simple, says Shinichiro Maruyama, a professor at the ...

Here are the dates for the full moons in 2024. The next full moon will be on Friday, Nov. 15. It will officially reach its full moon phase at 4:29 p.m. EDT (2129 GMT). The moon will still appear ...

The Moon does not produce its own light. We can see the Moon because it reflects light from the Sun. The Moon orbits the Earth, and as this happens the Moon’s appearance when viewed from the ...

The Hunter's Moon will be the first full moon of autumn when it rises on Oct. 17. It will also be the third and closest supermoon of the year. China's Chang'e 5 mission brought back evidence that ...

The Moon is one of the most recognisable objects in the solar system. This proximity to Earth has given it immeasurable cultural significance and means it plays a key role in Earth's tides. Explore ...