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‘Very messy eaters’: scientists solve the mystery of when black holes ‘burp’
Scientists have determined that black holes release powerful jets at two specific stages during their feeding cycles, solving a decades-long mystery about the timing of these cosmic emissions.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s Artemis II mission, traveling further into space than humans previously ventured before returning to Earth after ten days.
Scientists find water was fueling volcanoes 3 billion years ago
Geologists analyzing ancient volcanic rocks from Western Australia found evidence that water was influencing Earth’s interior and driving volcanic activity over three billion years ago.
Venus’s pale yellow clouds may hide something surprisingly dark
Scientists have narrowed the properties of Venus’s mysterious ultraviolet-absorbing substance in its clouds, requiring either extremely strong light absorption or high concentrations of material.
James Webb reveals Chariklo’s mysterious rings are changing faster than expected
James Webb observations reveal that rings around Chariklo, a small object orbiting between Saturn and Uranus, are changing more rapidly than previously believed, with one ring becoming denser and the other less dense.
Scientists “truly astonished” by discovery that challenges Earth’s origin story
Scientists found that Earth’s building material came entirely from the inner Solar System, challenging the long-held theory that significant amounts arrived from beyond Jupiter.
Venus may have swallowed its own moon
New research suggests Venus may have once possessed a moon that gradually spiraled inward and collided with the planet due to its slow rotation and gravitational effects, rather than being destroyed by external impact.
A 240-million-year-old fossil just changed the dinosaur timeline
An international research team identified a previously unknown prehistoric animal from Tanzania that lived roughly 240 million years ago, potentially refining the timeline for earliest dinosaur evolution.
Scientists turn seawater into fresh water without harmful brine
Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a solar-powered desalination system that produces fresh water without generating harmful liquid brine or requiring chemical pre-treatment.
Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Twenty years after the International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto to dwarf planet status in 2006, scientists and enthusiasts remain divided over whether the decision was justified, with ongoing debates about planetary classification criteria.
September brings a dazzling Venus and a glowing Harvest Moon
September offers skywatchers a busy month featuring Venus at peak brightness, the Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune, the autumn equinox, and lunar viewing opportunities.
Bats carry dangerous viruses without getting sick. This may be why
Scientists discovered that vesper bats carry two distinct copies of antibody-producing genes, unlike other mammals with only one set, potentially explaining how these animals tolerate viruses without becoming severely ill.
Scientists just overturned a century-old physics assumption
Carnegie Mellon researchers have demonstrated an unconventional Hall effect variant in ultrathin magnetic materials, challenging a century-old physics assumption and enabling multidirectional magnetic sensing.
NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a large 10-sided wave pattern circling Saturn’s south pole, marking the first observation of such a regularly shaped jet pattern in the planet’s southern hemisphere.
Ancient “living fossils” may reveal how complex life began
Researchers studying stromatolites in Shark Bay have discovered a previously unknown microbe that may reveal how complex life emerged from simpler cellular partnerships billions of years ago.
Museum of Chelmsford taxidermy bear helps tackle wildlife crime
A 120-year-old taxidermy bear at a UK museum is helping a forensic science student develop methods to combat illegal wildlife poaching through hair analysis research.
Wild ferrets in Guernsey the focus of year-long research project
A year-long research project tracking wild ferrets in Guernsey using camera traps has generated thousands of photos now under examination. Results are expected to provide unprecedented insights into the island’s invasive ferret population.
Bovine TB: Gaps in evidence about impact of vaccinating badgers
Researchers report significant gaps in evidence about badger vaccination’s effectiveness against bovine TB in Wales, calling for better monitoring and evaluation of vaccination programs.
Starwatch: Lunar eclipse to reward early risers in UK and Europe
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK and Europe early Friday, 28 August, transforming the moon into a dramatic coppery-red sight as it passes through Earth’s shadow.
Forbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Two decades after the International Astronomical Union demoted Pluto from planet to dwarf planet status in 2006, scientists and advocates remain divided over whether the decision was justified, with disagreements centered on how to define planetary status.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches to reveal the Universe’s darkest secrets
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched successfully Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and is traveling toward its final orbit about one million miles from Earth to study dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets.
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