There was no Palomar Observatory when the object now known as comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) made its last close approach to Earth 50,000 years ago. There were mastodons and woolly mammoths, and great swaths of glaciers covering portions of North America and northern Europe, as the planet went through its last ice age. But there were no trained skygazers. Now, the ghostly green comet, spotted last year by two modern-day astronomers working at Palomar, in southern California, is swinging back our way. This week, the comet is heading for a close approach to Earth on Feb. 1 and 2, when…
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Paris Saint-Germain have been warned by Jerome Rothen that a contract extension for Lionel Messi would be “bullsh*t” and a “very bad idea”. Argentine icon seeing current deal run down Due to hit free agency in the summer Still in discussions regarding fresh terms WHAT HAPPENED? Talks regarding fresh terms for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner remain ongoing at Parc des Princes, with the Argentine superstar set to see his current deal expire in the summer. PSG are keen to keep a player of Messi’s ability and profile on their books, but Rothen believes that the 35-year-old should be allowed to hit…
A private gala marked the 66-million-year-old skeleton’s completion on Friday, with a public exhibition scheduled for May 26.Fossil restorer Andrea Iurin of Trieste, Italy, left, hands a fossilized rib bone to fossil restorer Tomas Stark of Sezana, Slovenia, while working to assemble the fossilized remains of triceratops Big John at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa on Wednesday. There were a lot of high-profile personalities at the Glazer Children’s Museum annual gala over the weekend, but none as famous as the newly completed skeleton of Big John, the largest triceratops ever uncovered. The 26-foot-long dinosaur made history when it was…
Peyton and his canine best friend Dash have an unbreakable bond, through the good times and the bad, they remain together. Peyton’s mother, Jillian Marie Smith, always knew that Dash would bring another level of happiness into the already joyful house, especially after seeing how well he got on with Peyton. “Dash has made life happier for the whole family. Most of all, for Peyton. If you ask Peyton, Dash is his buddy.” ADVERTISEMENT Their relationship was perfectly demonstrated when Peyton was sent to the ‘time-out corner’ for a few minutes after picking a fight with his sister. Despite it…
Man Utd are a much better team under Ten Hag this season but can get even better with some adjustments. Manchester United fans would have snatched at the chance to be third in the Premier League by February and only eight-points from the top. Despite an abysmal start to the season under new manager Erik ten Hag, they have recovered to become one of the division’s most formidable teams, with a newfound ability to grind out gritty wins on a regular basis. This consistency has formed the backbone of United’s resurgent rise up the table, propelled by forward momentum at a time when many…
Former France coach Raymond Domenech admired Parisian club’s approach to managing the forward. PSG are getting back to full fitness for their upcoming games. Sergio Ramos and Neymar have both returned to training, so their respective comebacks are expected soon. However, all praise and attention is focused on Leo Messi, the savior of the Parisian team in recent matches. Christophe Galtier was very clear in the last game against Toulouse about the direction in which PSG should be heading. “I ask the team to play for Leo and work for him. He must be relieved of certain tasks,” Galtier admitted in his pre-match press conference. This has…
We’re all familiar with the traditional predator-prey relationship. However, life is full of surprising exceptions and this time it is a unique friendship between a cat, Perseya, and a rat, Filya. Irina Kamenskaya shares their daily antics, including grooming each other, playing, and even sharing kisses, on TikTok. Their unique bond has already captivated over 142 K followers. Bored Panda reached out to Irina to learn more about their unique friendship. So we invite you to join us on this heartwarming journey and share your thoughts on this companionship in the comments below. More info: Instagram | tiktok.com Meet a cat named Perseya and…
News of Kyrie Irving‘s trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks shook the NBA world this week. Prior to the trade, rumors were quickly escalating regarding a LeBron James and Kyrie reunion. To many fans’ dismay, the reunion is no longer on the table and it appears that James feels the same disappointment. In a recent interview on ESPN, James speaks out about how he truly feels about the Los Angeles Lakers‘ inability to sign Irving. He admits that he is “definitely disappointed. I can’t say I’m not disappointed on not being able to land such a talent, someone I know I have great chemistry with that…
Gemma Colón stopped by a local NYC restaurant to grab a bite before seeing something that made her stop in her tracks. “I was presented with one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming views,”she told The Dodo. “I noticed this dog seated across from his owner, perched up on a chair, acting like an absolute proper gentleman.” This pup and his owner seemed to be on a date. Thankfully, she was seated in perfect view of the pair, enjoying the adorable scene unfolding before her eyes. “[The man] was doing a crossword puzzle and sipping a glass of red wine with…
Who would have thought that coffee could be used to save lives? Well, all right, there’s a heap of studies on the benefits of coffee and how it can prevent certain illnesses, so a lot of people probably thought that. I am, however, not referring to saving lives by means of ingesting coffee, but rather by pouring it. That’s right. Pouring it. You know, like pouring coffee on someone’s tongue when it freezes to a flag pole because someone else told them that people over 30 can’t have their tongues frozen to a pole (If you got this reference, post…
Arsenal had a fantastic winter transfer window, bolstering all of the positions that needed to be strengthened. However, over the winter, a fantasy transfer story was born: Arteta wants Declan Rice this summer, and the West Ham star may be open to the move. Looking through Rice’s links, one question arose: can Arsenal afford the 24-year-old? With his contract expiring in 2024, one might have assumed they could because West Ham may be forced to sell him on the cheap given that he is unlikely to extend his stay at the London stadium. However, if you thought so, think again.…
Max Adams got more than he bargained for on a recent hike in the High Prairie area. The 31-year-old set out on a 60-kilometre trek to Winagami Lake to raise awareness for Movember but about 10 kilometres into the journey, he got sidetracked by a meowing sound. “I was just on one of the farming roads and you could hear him a long ways away before,” said Adams. The source was a kitten perched in a snowy tree just off the road, desperate for attention. “He would have leaped off the branch onto me,” he said. “He wanted and needed somebody.” Adams…