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This suitcase-sized spacecraft could hear the universe before stars existed
A UK-developed satellite called CosmoCube plans to orbit the Moon to detect faint signals from the early universe before the first stars formed, using the lunar far side as a shield from Earth’s radio interference.
Great Gaddesden farmland to be reinstated as wildlife area
A 70-acre farm in Hertfordshire worked by the same family for about 80 years will be restored to wildlife habitat and orchard over 30 years, benefiting species like brown hares and hedgehogs.
Earth’s day isn’t exactly 24 hours. The reason may lie deep inside the planet
Earth’s rotation varies by milliseconds as the planet’s liquid core and mantle exchange rotational momentum through gravitational interactions, according to new research published in Nature.
The ice blasting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus is stranger than scientists realized
Scientists discovered that ice particles erupting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus have surprisingly diverse chemical compositions, revealed through laboratory freezing experiments that show how ocean droplets separate salts during the freezing process.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system, which influences European weather, may be weakening or becoming unstable due to climate change, with potentially severe consequences for UK winters and global rainfall patterns.
Stonehenge’s 6-ton altar stone may have traveled from Scotland by glacier
Researchers propose that Stonehenge’s 6-ton Altar Stone may have traveled from Scotland to the North Sea via glaciers during the last ice age, before being transported by people to its final location.
Ancient meteorites reveal a powerful force that helped build the Solar System
Magnetic fields three to twelve times stronger than Earth’s magnetic field may have played a crucial role in shaping the early solar system, according to new findings from MIT scientists studying ancient meteorite material.
“We found something never seen before” – A dead star is producing a shock wave that shouldn’t exist
Astronomers have observed an unexpected shock wave around a dead star that shouldn’t produce one according to current understanding, challenging theories about how stellar remnants interact with their surroundings.
Scientists gave worms magnetic bacteria. They lived 43% longer
Researchers found that magnetotactic bacteria extended lifespan in worms by 43%, with benefits linked to suppression of a form of cell death called ferroptosis.
Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years
Scientists have identified a population of gentoo penguins living on the Kerguelen Islands as a distinct species, marking the first new penguin species named in more than 100 years.
AI solved one of math’s hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far)
OpenAI announced its AI solved a major mathematics problem, but mathematicians say the 166-page proof is largely unreadable and has yielded little human understanding so far.
Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have observed a major tectonic system beneath the Pacific Northwest actively breaking apart, offering the first detailed view of how a mature subduction zone reaches the end of its life cycle.
Quantum computing’s “dark horse” just proved it can go universal
Researchers demonstrated that non-Abelian anyons can support all operations needed for universal quantum computing, potentially offering a more efficient path to reliable quantum machines without expensive error correction steps.
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider
CERN has begun disconnecting the Large Hadron Collider’s inner triplet magnets, replacing them with more powerful models to increase collision rates during the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade.
Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
A commercial spacecraft designed to rescue an aging NASA telescope failed in its mission and returned to Earth after 85 days in orbit, with the Swift Observatory now expected to fall from orbit in November.
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
Earth microbes that thrive near deep-sea hydrothermal vents survived simulated conditions of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, suggesting the distant world may be habitable to some forms of life.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, traveling farther into space than humans have ever ventured before and returning safely to Earth after ten days.
Nebula image wins Royal Observatory Greenwich competition
The Royal Observatory Greenwich announced Ali Alobaidly as winner of its Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for a striking image of the Shark Nebula, a dark dust cloud 650 light years distant.
Scientists discover a hidden “ID card” in cat urine
Researchers identified 13 branched-chain fatty acids in cat urine that form distinctive individual profiles, potentially serving as a lasting chemical signature for feline identity recognition.
What kills Schrödinger’s cat? Gravity may not be the answer
New experiment at underground laboratory ruled out gravity-based model for quantum decoherence, narrowing search for theories connecting gravity and quantum mechanics.
Amazon study reveals the best strategies for protecting biodiversity and carbon
A new study comparing conservation strategies across the Amazon finds that protecting existing forests from fires and logging delivers greater biodiversity and carbon benefits per dollar spent than forest restoration alone.
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Jack the Ripper’s killing spree in the autumn of 1888 remains as one of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries. However, the mystery can finally be put to rest, or at least that’s the case according to a self-proclaimed “armchair detective” and molecular biologist by...
Playing with Infinity
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