More often than not in astronomy stories, you’ll hear us refer to the magnitude of a star or planet. But what exactly does that mean? Magnitude is a term which indicates an object’s degree of brightness. The lower the figure of magnitude, the brighter the object. The brightest stars in the sky are generally either zero or first magnitude, while the dimmest stars – those at the threshold of our vision without the aid of binoculars or a telescope – are sixth magnitude....
Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo, and one of the brightest stars in the night sky, with a bluish tint. Approximately 77.5 light years from Earth’s Solar System, Regulus has a mass about 3.5 times that of our own Sun. It is a young star – only a few hundred million years old – and spins extremely rapidly, with a rotation period of only 15.9 hours. The name Regulus comes from a Latin word meaning “little king,” or “prince....
When dandelions take over your yard, is your first course of action to get rid of them? It’s sort of ironic that, while we’re willing to spend time and money cultivating flowers in our gardens, these cheerful yellow flowers are widely viewed as the scourge of the suburban lawn. But it’s time to take a look at dandelions for the nutritious, beneficial plant they are. How Did They Get Here? Dandelions came to North America right around the same time as the first European settlers....
The ingredients—glazed ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, crunchy pickles, tangy mustard—are enough to tempt anyone to the nearest deli. But layered on Cuban bread (a baguette-like style), brushed with butter or olive oil and grilled in a plancha, or ungrooved sandwich press, the Cuban sandwich with its juicy, melded components is irresistible to longtime connoisseurs and brand new converts alike. What is a Cuban Sandwich? Think of it as a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, kicked up a notch....
July is already lining up to be another fantastic month of additions for Netflix Australia. We have the full list of all the titles that have been confirmed for July, so here’s your breakdown of everything you can look forward to on Netflix Australia for July 2019. With a whole heap of Originals to forward to, we’ve broken some of these down in our July preview. If you want to learn more about all the Netflix Originals coming in July 2019 then make sure to check it out!...
Munich – The Edge of War – Picture: Turbine Studios / Netflix Happy Friday and welcome to another rundown of the new releases on Netflix. Today we’ve got a superb collection of new movies and TV shows to cover. Here’s what’s new and what’s trending on Netflix for January 21st, 2022. Lots of new additions this week which we’ve covered in two roundups including the new additions for Martin Luther King Jr....
The One – Picture: Netflix Happy Friday and a mix of brand new titles on Netflix US today with 12 new releases available. We’ll be diving into the biggest new titles streaming plus taking a look at what’s trending in the top 10s too. As we mentioned in yesterday’s roundup of new releases, Social Animals departed today with The Outsider and Spring Breakers set to leave on Sunday so watch while you can....
Dash & Lily – Picture: Netflix Welcome to your first daily recap of what’s new on Netflix in the US since last Friday. Time flies around election time and Netflix has finally started dropping new titles in what promises to be an excellent week for Netflix. Here’s what’s new on Netflix and what’s trending for November 10th, 2020. We weren’t kidding when we said it was going to be a busy week of new releases on Netflix....
Into the Badlands is back on AMC in 2018 and will be coming to Netflix in the United States eventually but you’ll have quite a wait. Here’s when season 3 of Into the Badlands will be on Netflix. Update: Netflix began streaming part 1 of season 3 from March 2019 with season 3B scheduled for release on AMC soon. Here’s our updated guide on when the final season of Into the Badlands will be on Netflix....
Brooklyn Nine-Nine – Picture: NBCUniversal The Andy Samberg sitc0m is about to return for its eighth and final season on NBC with Netflix internationally due to get the eighth season in due course. Here’s when we’re expecting Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 on Netflix internationally and why it’s not available on Netflix US. Created by Michael Schur and Dan Goor, the series originally began its life on Fox before heaving the rug pulled beneath it and eventually moving over to NBC for seasons 6 through 8....
Zoo – Picture: CBS Television Distribution Zoo has already departed Netflix in select regions around the world in July 2022 but it’ll also leave Netflix eventually globally including the United States in October 2022. Here’s the removal schedule for all three seasons of the CBS sci-fi series, Zoo. For those unfamiliar, Zoo was the CBS adaptation of the novel by authors James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. It picks up with a group of professionals from different fields investigating reports that a pandemic is raging through local wildlife causing animals such as tigers to become ferocious and aggressive towards humans....
Hubie Halloween – Picture: Netflix Hubie Halloween is now out on Netflix and like some of Sandler’s other Netflix movies, comes with a rocking soundtrack with plenty of predictable tunes given the Halloween theme of the movie. Here’s a complete rundown of all the songs featured in Hubie Halloween and a look into the original score too. The new spooky Happy Maddison production features Adam Sandler playing the role of a loser with a dedication to his hometown which he has to save for the holiday season....
JoJo’s Bizzare Adventure: Stone Ocean – Picture. Netflix Part 2 of the fifth season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure has been and gone on Netflix, and fans now await the highly anticipated third and final part of Stone Ocean. But when will part 3 of Stone Ocean be on Netflix? We can now confirm that JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean part 3 is coming to Netflix in December 2022. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean is a Japanese Netflix Original anime series, the sixth story arc, and the defacto fifth season of the beloved JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure anime....
An exciting new German Original series is coming to Netflix in 2021! Tribes of Europa, a six-part, dystopian sci-fi series will have plenty of subscribers talking come February. We have everything you need to know about Tribes of Europa, including the plot, cast, trailer, and Netflix release date. Tribes of Europa is an upcoming Netflix Original German sci-fi series and the twelfth German Netflix series overall. Netflix has seen some incredible recent success with other German Originals such as Dark and Barbarian, hopefully, Tribes of Europa will follow closely in their footsteps....
This time of year, the weather can be cold and grey, and the dark mornings and evenings may have you dreaming of warmer and brighter months. If you are feeling the chill and blues of the season, then a dose of hygge may be in order. But what is it, how do you pronounce it, and why is it so popular? What The Heck is Hygge? Hygge (pronounced “hoo-geh”) is a Danish concept of taking pleasure in everyday things, simplifying life, and creating coziness in the home....
Cows are big animals that spend their days eating and hanging out in the fields. While most people may not consider them interesting, they are actually unique in more than one way. By learning a bit about these animals, we can begin to understand their importance in the world and offer them a bit more consideration. Read on below to learn a few fascinating and fun cow facts you never knew but will be thankful you discovered....
Ducks are fun to watch and feed at the park. They also make great backyard pets and farm animals. There are dozens of domestic duck breeds in existence today, all of which have their own unique characteristics. One interesting duck breed that deserves attention is the Ancona duck. Let’s take a look at the origins, uses, and general characteristics of this hardy duck breed. Quick Facts About the Ancona Duck Image Credit: Hannah Green Photos, Shutterstock...
Have you ever wondered where donkeys come from? Many people believe they are a species of their own, while others lump them in with mules and horses. So, people are often left asking if donkeys can reproduce. The answer is yes, they can and do, but there’s more to the story. Read on to learn more! What Is a Donkey? A donkey is a four-legged animal that is often used as a working animal or beast of burden....
Sweet Tooth – Picture: Warner Brothers Television / Netflix Sweet Tooth season 2 was given its hotly anticipated renewal in recent weeks and work has quickly begun on the show’s second season. We’ve now learned of four new characters who are currently being cast for the upcoming second season. As you may know, season 2 of Sweet Tooth was recently confirmed with 8 episodes planned for season 2 with Jim Mickle returning for showrunning duties....
Orange is the New Black new season on Friday While there isn’t an abundance of titles heading your way this week, you will be getting some highly anticipated additions. Here’s what’s new on Netflix between July 23rd and July 29th, 2018. Happy weekend, everyone. It’s going to be a pretty quiet week as far as new additions go, but we are getting a couple of series that everyone has been waiting for....
