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Illustration of a brown dwarf surrounded by a swirling disk of planet-forming dustNASA/JPL-California Institute of Technology The following is an excerpt from the monthly Launchpad newsletter,…
Astronomers are gemini north telescope measured a binary supermassive black hole located within the elliptical galaxy B2 0402+379. Artist's impression of the supermassive black hole binary…
astrobiologist: A person who studies life everywhere in the universe, including Earth and space.atmosphere: An envelope of gas surrounding the Earth, another planet, or the Moon.bacteria:…
Monitoring the activity at the nest closely, along with the group. Live updates are provided. In addition to the sounds of birds of prey, daily summaries…
Inside the structure of the ITER reactor The UK government has declined an offer to rejoin the ITER fusion experiment as a full member, following its…
Elon Musk is concerned about the pace of AI development Chesnot/Getty Images Elon Musk asked the court to resolve the issue of whether GPT-4 is artificial…
The ancient relationship between Mexico City and water dates back to the city’s origins. Situated on a former lakebed that was drained after the Spanish conquest…
“Gentle parenting” may be creating the very problems it is trying to prevent. Thomas Berwick/Getty Images bad therapyAbigail Schrier (Swift Press) Much has been written about…
In these recent photos released by NASA, art and science come together to create a stunning effect. These images raise expectations for the upcoming Artemis II…
In Sierra Greer’s novel Annie Bot, a female robot is created to be the perfect girlfriend for her owner. alamy stock photo From Adrian Tchaikovsky to…
23andMe’s genetic testing kit includes sending a saliva sampleChristopher Tripler / Alamy Until recently, the American company 23andMe seemed to represent the promise of a new…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be more than just a tool for mundane tasks like writing emails. Top scientists around the world are leveraging AI…
Within the vast expanse of space, the Holtzmann Shield serves as a mobile force field capable of shielding individual soldiers in combat. This shield, generated by…
In the science fiction universe of Dune, the spice melange is commonly referred to as “spice” and is a valuable narcotic substance. It is produced from…
Obesity rates are rising around the world Shutterstock/Rostislav_Sedlacek More than 1 billion people around the world, or approximately 1 in 8 people, are obese, making it…
Reionization of the universe happened about 500 million to 900 million years after the Big Bang. This represents the transformation of neutral hydrogen into an ionized…
Astronomers have known for decades that the powerful light emitted by massive stars can disrupt planetary disks of dust and gas that swirl around young stars,…
WASHINGTON — Tails were once a feature of our ancient animal ancestors. Why did they disappear?Around 20 to 25 million years ago, during the split between…
Charlotte, a stingray residing in an aquarium with no male rays, surprised people worldwide with her sudden pregnancy, sparking interest in parthenogenesis, which refers to virgin…
Experts have revealed that this is the first time a humpback whale of this species has been documented engaging in any form of sexual activity.The social…
The newly described plant Relictithismia kimotsukiensis is only above ground for a few days a year. Shuichiro Tagane This small plant, which feeds mainly on fungi…
A map showing the expected surface temperature anomalies in 2024 if a strong El Niño event occurs.Blue dots indicate areas where record heat is expected Ning…
Water molecules are key components in the formation of planetary systems. Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) have detected water vapor in the disk…
If I asked you to describe your relationship with your cell phone, what would you say? I suspect that for many people, the word “addiction” would…
More than half of the world’s population will have the opportunity to vote for a new government in 2024, including India, the US and the UK…
Ketogenic diet may help prevent weight gain Shutterstock / Brent Hofacker Type 2 diabetics who have stopped taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy…
intentional cat-likeness Will cats continue to adopt their famously adorable, overbearing “cat-like” demeanor when forced to endure tons of attention from an enthusiastic public? Simona Cannas…
Unusually warm temperatures, dry grass, and a sudden strong wind cold front combined to create the conditions for the devastating wildfires that raged through parts of…
Above and below: Victims of the Black Plague unearthed at London’s Crossrail excavations MOLA/Getty Images Basement Alice Roberts (Simon & Schuster) Another year, another really good…
Artist’s impression of K2-18b as a potentially habitable ocean world may be incorrect NASA, CSA, ESA, J. Olmstead (STScI) A distant planet once touted as a…
The history of science is filled with moments of discovery, those “Eureka” moments when a theory is proven or a breakthrough is achieved. The latest image…
It may surprise you, but the universe isn’t perfect, at least not from a human perspective. One clear example of this imperfection is the existence of…
NASA/ESA/CSA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of barred spiral galaxy NGC 1559. This Webb image shows barred spiral galaxy NGC 1559, located approximately…
On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission successfully impacted Dimorphos, the natural satellite of the near-Earth binary asteroid Didymos. New numerical simulations…
New technology allows water droplets to be guided precisely around obstacle courses to trigger chemical reactions Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images By placing tiny magnetic particles inside ordinary…
A solar eclipse is a surprising cosmic coincidence that causes the moon to appear as large as the sun.Chance Bush/Albuquerque Journal (via AP) People travel thousands…
Even mild coronavirus infections have been found to be associated with shrinkage of parts of the brain. Cell Design/Getty Images Are most of us feeling some…
Hyaluronic acid is often added to facial oils and serums in hopes of reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Leila Bird/Getty Hyaluronic acid, a popular skin care…
woman applying body cream Shutterstock/Rawpixel.com In winter, the backs of your hands can become dry, red, and cracked. Maybe you find yourself applying more moisturizer. Otherwise,…
Many compounds contribute to orange flavor Photography/Shutterstock Chemical analysis revealed 26 compounds responsible for orange’s distinctive flavor. This discovery will help plant scientists create disease-resistant orange…