Starfish, or sea stars, have remarkable regenerative capabilities. They can regrow lost limbs and, in some species, even regenerate an entire new body from just one severed arm—as long as part of the central disc, the core of their body where all arms connect, is intact. This process is not merely healing but true regeneration: complex structures like muscles, nerves, and organs are rebuilt. This ability varies by species. For example: Linckia species (like the blue sea star) are especially known for this full-body regrowth. In most species, losing an arm isn't fatal, and regrowth may take several months to years depending on environmental conditions and injury severity. This regenerative trait is not only a survival advantage but also a subject of scientific interest, especially in regenerative medicine

Even from space, Mount Fuji takes your breath away. Captured by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), this stunning view shows Japan’s iconic volcano piercing through a sea of clouds—its nearly perfect cone rising 3,776 meters (12,389 feet) above sea level. Mount Fuji isn’t just the tallest peak in Japan—it’s a living symbol of endurance, beauty, and national pride. An active stratovolcano, its last eruption was in 1707, yet it continues to inspire climbers, artists, and spiritual seekers from around the world. From orbit, Earth’s natural wonders reveal their full majesty—and even familiar landmarks like Fuji take on a cosmic sense of scale and wonder. A sacred mountain seen from the stars.

A signal to Voyager 1 now takes over 23 hours to arrive—and just as long to return. That’s nearly a full day round-trip just to whisper across the stars. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 is still exploring—now the most distant human-made object in space. In January 2027, it’s set to hit a cosmic milestone: one light-day (about 25.9 billion km) from the Sun—right in time for its 50th anniversary. But as its power source weakens, NASA may soon begin shutting down some of its instruments to keep the mission going just a little longer. To put it all in perspective: Nearest star, Proxima Centauri? Still 4.24 light-years away. At Voyager 1’s current speed, it would take ~74,000 years to get there. 50 years later, this tiny spacecraft is still writing history beyond the edge of our solar system.

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A Planet with Two Suns… and Endless Sandstorms! Meet VHS 1256 b — a mysterious, fiery world located just 70 light-years away, orbiting a pair of stars. Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, we now know this isn’t your typical exoplanet—it sits right on the edge between a giant planet and a brown dwarf. Temperatures? Around 830°C (1,526°F). Weather? Non-stop silicate sandstorms raging across its skies. JWST's powerful instruments detected a mix of methane, carbon monoxide, water, and even signs of carbon dioxide—the most molecules ever detected at once in a single alien atmosphere! Its skies are chaotic: Heavy silicate grains sink back down. Lighter particles ride up. This vertical dance creates wild brightness swings over its 22-hour day—like watching an alien sunset on fast-forward. And because VHS 1256 b orbits far from its two stars, its light can be studied in isolation, giving astronomers an unfiltered view of its dynamic, dusty atmosphere. But the biggest mystery? Did it form like a planet—or like a star? We still don’t know. RESEARCH PAPER: Brittany E. Miles et al., The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 2023 #JamesWebb #Exoplanets #VHS1256b #AstronomyNews #BrownDwarf #PlanetWithTwoSuns #SpaceWeather