This month, six planets in our solar system — Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, and Saturn — will all be visible in Earth’s skies, with the best viewing time on the night of 21 January. While Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus can be seen with the naked eye, Uranus and Neptune require binoculars or a telescope. Saturn’s rings may not be visible due to its equinox, but you can spot Titan. To observe the planetary parade, find a location with a clear horizon, limit light pollution, and look up shortly after sunset, with Jupiter near the Pleiades and Mars near Castor and Pollux. Utilize a sky map or stargazing app for assistance in identifying the planets.
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Study suggests eating black beans or chickpeas may result in benefits to prediabetes sufferers
A recent 12-week study involving 72 participants with prediabetes found that substituting white rice with black beans or chickpeas could significantly lower inflammation markers, with chickpeas also linked to reduced blood cholesterol levels. Although the study's small size and short duration necessitate further research, the findings were presented at the Nutrition 2025 meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Orlando, Florida. Experts suggest that due to the affordability and health benefits of black beans...
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