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Earth may have lost the Sun’s protective shield millions of years ago
NASA-funded studies suggest the Sun’s protective bubble may have shrunk millions of years ago, and powerful early solar eruptions may have kept young Earth warm enough for life.
A search for one exotic particle uncovered two strange new structures
Physicists at Jefferson Lab discovered two unexpected particle structures while searching for an exotic particle, potentially advancing understanding of unconventional matter composed of quarks and fundamental forces.
Deep beneath Mars, scientists find a vast hidden magma system
Scientists at Oxford University discovered evidence of massive magma systems deep beneath Mars’ surface, suggesting the planet underwent complex geological evolution without Earth-like plate tectonics.
Plants may be evolving the wrong traits for a warming world
A University of Michigan study found that morning glories evolved larger flowers to attract declining pollinators, but this constrained their ability to adapt to climate change by 96% over nine years.
Scientists discover a bizarre “devil flower” hidden in Thailand
Scientists in Thailand discovered a new leafless flowering plant species with a striking black flower and horn-like appendages, named Thismia daemona or “devil flower.” Fewer than 50 individuals are known to exist.
Scientists reveal the hidden instructions that build the human brain
Two new studies reveal how radial glia stem cells make developmental decisions through metabolic signals and physical contact from brain structures, offering insights into human brain assembly and potential links to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Giant Greenland iceberg slams into Joe Island and survives
A massive iceberg broke from Petermann Glacier in Greenland in August, the largest Arctic glacier calving event since 2020. The ice island collided with Joe Island but remained intact before drifting into Nares Strait.
Cave art discovery suggests first humans in Ireland came from Wales
Researchers discovered ancient cave art in southwest Ireland dating back at least 15,000 years, suggesting the first humans arrived from Wales across a prehistoric land bridge during the Ice Age.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered an earlier, simpler version of Stonehenge three miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solstices and dating back 5,000 years.
Scientists discover a real-life “dragon” and name it after Syrax
Scientists discovered a new lizard species in Thai mountain forests and named it Acanthosaura syrax after a dragon from House of the Dragon, citing shared traits including small size and high egg production.
NASA is about to launch a powerful new eye on the universe
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been cleared for launch after passing a Flight Readiness Review. The mission targets liftoff no earlier than 7:26 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 30 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Starwatch: Lunar eclipse to reward early risers in UK and Europe
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the UK and Europe in the early morning hours of Friday 28 August, transforming the moon into a dramatic coppery-red sight.
UK’s rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
The UK’s rarest bird of prey, a male Montagu’s harrier, has successfully nested for the second consecutive year in a secret location, producing six chicks across two nests on English farmland.
Scientists just imaged the hidden quantum shape of a molecule
Scientists at the University of Göttingen have successfully imaged the three-dimensional wavefunction of an organic molecule using photoelectron spectroscopy and advanced algorithms, a breakthrough published in Nature Communications.
A tiny “rainbow on a chip” could help supercharge 6G networks
Researchers demonstrated a microchip-sized device that generates precise light frequencies convertible into millimeter-wave signals, potentially advancing 6G networks and quantum technologies.
A ghostly ribbon of stars reveals hidden dark matter
Astronomers have identified the first stellar stream outside the Milky Way, a faint ribbon of stars that offers new insights into dark matter distribution and the universe’s gravitational structure.
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new type of cosmic object called a black hole ‘star’ located in the constellation Cetus, which is solar-system-sized and emits extraordinary energy while displaying characteristics of both black holes and stars.
Aditya-L1: Indian solar mission’s new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
India’s Aditya-L1 solar mission has provided new insights into why the Sun’s corona remains millions of degrees hotter than its surface despite constant energy loss from eruptions.
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 sunset.
Mysterious waves sweeping across your brain may help turn sensory chaos into what you see
Salk Institute researchers propose that electrical waves traveling across the brain’s visual cortex function as a computational engine, helping transform sensory information into coherent perceptions and predictions about the environment.
A SpaceX rocket smashed into the Moon — NASA just revealed the crater
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed a newly formed crater on the Moon created when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface on Aug. 5.
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