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Astronomers detect ancient hydrogen signal that could help map the Universe
Astronomers detected a faint hydrogen radio signal from billions of light-years away using South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope, demonstrating a promising new method for efficiently mapping the Universe’s structure.
Dark energy debunked? Cosmic acceleration may be an illusion
A new analysis challenges the prevailing theory that dark energy causes cosmic acceleration, arguing the evidence may be weaker than assumed, though other researchers dispute this conclusion.
‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Kew Gardens will fell rare trees to renovate its deteriorating Victorian Palm House, though the effort aims to propagate endangered species and restore wild populations worldwide.
Nasa space telescope launches after surviving Trump budget cuts
NASA’s $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman space telescope launched from Florida on Sunday after surviving two rounds of proposed White House budget cuts, beginning its journey to a million miles from Earth.
Rich people more likely to steal children’s sweets, finds Ig Nobel prize-winning study
A study on wealthy individuals’ behavior won the economics Ig Nobel prize, finding that upper-class people are more likely to cut off other drivers, lie at work, and steal candy meant for children.
Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought
A new study analyzing magnetic properties of volcanic rocks in Colombia reveals that the collision between Central and South America occurred earlier than previously thought, before about 10 million years ago.
Chinese scientists find a hidden atomic structure that unlocks methane
Chinese researchers discovered that a hidden atomic structure forms on nickel oxide catalysts during methane conversion, enabling high performance with minimal nickel content.
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Researchers propose a new strategy to address gaps in tropical insect conservation, where more than 80% of insect species live but scientific knowledge remains limited to temperate regions.
Devil’s Arrows: Ancient builders hauled 55,000-pound stones 11 miles for Britain’s tallest stone row
Researchers determined that ancient builders transported 25-tonne stones 11 miles from Brimham Rocks to create Britain’s tallest stone row, the Devil’s Arrows, suggesting deliberate choices about monument construction.
Hundreds of hidden earthquakes found at Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier
Scientists detected over 360 previously undocumented glacial earthquakes in Antarctica between 2010 and 2023, mostly at the Thwaites Glacier, suggesting heightened ice discharge activity in the region.
IBM quantum computer solves classically intractable problem in 15 minutes
IBM and University of Chicago researchers demonstrated quantum advantage by solving a classically intractable problem in 15 minutes using 70 logical qubits and improved error correction techniques.
This strange “spacetime crystal” can suddenly become a black hole
Physicists have derived the first exact mathematical formula describing how microscopic black holes could form when spacetime enters an unusual critical state and organizes into a crystal-like pattern.
1.4-million-year-old footprints reveal a surprisingly large human relative
Fossil footprints from Kenya dating to 1.4 million years ago reveal that Paranthropus boisei individuals were larger than previously thought based on skeletal remains.
Starwatch: Vega the bright star will light the way to the constellation of Lyra
Vega, the fifth-brightest star in the night sky, serves as a guide to locating Lyra, one of the smallest constellations visible high overhead from the UK after dark.
Plantwatch: Cities make a surprising refuge for threatened UK wildflowers
UK wildflowers, devastated in countryside by intensive farming and development, are finding unexpected refuge in urban areas where low-fertility soils and specialized habitats support their growth.
Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds
A study found dogs blink more frequently when observing their owners blinking, suggesting blinking may hold social significance in canine-human interactions.
One asteroid strike may explain two mysteries of Mars’ moon Deimos
An international research team concluded that a single asteroid impact may have created both the large southern depression and smooth, dusty surface of Mars’ moon Deimos, based on computer simulations and recent spacecraft observations.
190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species
Researchers have confirmed a previously unrecognized Asian pangolin species, Manis aurita, inhabiting Nepal and Northern India, using 190-year-old DNA from museum specimens to clarify species relationships and aid conservation efforts.
Hertfordshire nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves
Wildlife volunteers in Hertfordshire recorded rare species during this summer’s heatwaves, including a great white egret and glow-worms unseen for 25 years.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, traveling further into space than humans have previously journeyed as they voyaged to the Moon and back over ten days.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered an earlier, simpler version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solar solstices and dated to approximately 5,000 years ago.
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