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Two monster black holes could collide in just 100 years
Astronomers have identified direct evidence of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other at the center of galaxy Mrk 501, potentially merging within 100 years.
Magic mushroom ingredient takes the fight out of aggressive fish
Canadian researchers found that psilocybin, a compound in magic mushrooms, reduces aggressive behavior in fish while leaving normal social interactions largely intact.
The fire retardant in the seafood chain
Ethoxyquin, a fire retardant added to fishmeal since 1967 to prevent spontaneous combustion during shipping, has raised health concerns as a potential carcinogen now banned in Europe but still permitted in the U.S.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler 5,000-year-old wooden post structure near Stonehenge that also aligned with solar solstices, predating the famous stone monument by 500 years.
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NASA’s Swift telescope is back, but time is running out
NASA’s Swift Observatory has resumed observations with two of its three instruments after plans for an orbital boost were scaled back due to technical issues with a planned service spacecraft.
September brings a dazzling Venus and a glowing Harvest Moon
September offers skywatchers a busy celestial calendar including peak Venus brightness, the Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune, the autumn equinox, and the Moon as a guide to Antares and the Milky Way.
Scientists just overturned a century-old physics assumption
Carnegie Mellon researchers demonstrated an in-plane anomalous Hall effect that contradicts a century-old assumption, revealing that magnetic responses can occur in multiple directions within a single device.
NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a massive 10-sided wave pattern circling Saturn’s south pole, marking the first large regularly shaped jet structure observed in that hemisphere.
Ancient “living fossils” may reveal how complex life began
A study of stromatolites in Australia reveals previously unknown microbes that may illuminate how complex life evolved from simpler cellular forms billions of years ago.
How a fly brain may help explain the secrets of human behaviour
Researchers mapped all nerve connections in male and female fruit fly brains, identifying wiring differences linked to aggression, courtship, and singing behaviors that could illuminate genetic influences on human conditions.
Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism
Scientists mapped over 1,000 protein interactions linked to profound autism genes, revealing shared biological pathways that could lead to new treatments for this severe developmental condition.
Museum of Chelmsford taxidermy bear helps tackle wildlife crime
A taxidermy bear on display at the Museum of Chelmsford is contributing to forensic research aimed at combating illegal wildlife poaching through hair analysis techniques.
AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react
Researchers at Princeton developed PACMAN, an AI framework that controls fusion plasma instabilities in milliseconds—far faster than human operators can respond—while maintaining safety and human oversight.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report found the UK wasted nearly £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with inadequate pre-pandemic stockpiles and a controversial VIP lane system that favored government connections.
Free PMOS health check clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey is launching a pilot health check clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. Health advocates welcome the initiative but say more support is needed.
New GP and wellbeing hub in Newhavan ‘a major milestone’
A £21m health hub in Newhaven, East Sussex officially opened, combining primary care, pharmacy, fitness facilities, and community services in a transformed cluster of previously underutilized buildings.