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A black hole shredded a “super sun” — but something strange may have survived
Astronomers observed a black hole tearing apart and consuming a massive star in a rare extreme cosmic event that released energy levels far exceeding known supernovae.
A new Ice Age species was hiding in la brea tar pits fossils for decades
Researchers at La Brea Tar Pits identified a previously unknown Ice Age spadefoot toad species in decades-old fossil collections, offering insights into ancient climate conditions near Los Angeles.
Physicists discover a hidden gluon structure inside protons that could rewrite textbooks
Researchers at RHIC found that gluons may carry baryon number in protons rather than quarks alone, challenging decades of textbook assumptions about proton structure.
Plantwatch: Cities make a surprising refuge for threatened UK wildflowers
UK cities are emerging as unexpected havens for threatened wildflowers, offering refuge as countryside meadows continue to decline due to intensive farming and development pressures.
Tiny quantum engines reveal useful energy hiding in “waste heat”
Researchers at the University of Basel developed a theoretical framework reconciling thermodynamics and quantum physics, revealing that energy escaping quantum systems can perform useful work rather than being dismissed as waste heat.
Astronomers detect fastest known star in Milky Way
Astronomers have identified S301, the fastest known star in the Milky Way, orbiting the central supermassive black hole at approximately 25,000 kilometers per second on an exceptionally tight orbit.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, dating back 5,000 years and predating the famous monument by 500 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and forgotten in a drawer for 40 years has been confirmed as the continent’s first dinosaur fossil, belonging to a Titanosaur species.
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new cosmic object called a black hole ‘star’ in the early universe, releasing 100 billion times more energy than traditional stars while exhibiting stellar characteristics.
Scientists may have finally proved that “empty” space isn’t really empty
Astronomers may have detected vacuum birefringence, a quantum phenomenon predicted nearly 90 years ago, by observing an extremely magnetic neutron star using specialized space telescopes.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring the Atlantic’s ocean currents using robotic floats and satellite data to understand whether a major system influencing global climate could weaken or shift as the planet warms.
‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains
Academics warn that a growing global trade in mummified human remains poses serious health risks from dormant microorganisms and toxic preservation materials, with items often transported through postal services without proper safety protocols.
Paleontology rocked by organic molecules found in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones
Researchers detected remnants of collagen protein in a 66-million-year-old dinosaur hip bone, providing strong evidence that organic molecules can survive fossilization for tens of millions of years.
World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine could help unlock massive quantum computers
Researchers at Aalto University have demonstrated the world’s first superconducting quantum heat engine, which could advance quantum computing technology by improving how heat is managed in quantum systems.
Scientists detect a nuclear reactor’s ghostly afterglow for the first time
Scientists have detected antineutrino emissions from a shut-down nuclear reactor for the first time, opening new possibilities for monitoring reactor status and spent-fuel inventories independent of other methods.
Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon
Scientists plan to deploy a compact satellite called CosmoCube to orbit the far side of the moon to detect radio signals from the early universe, potentially revealing details about cosmic origins.
Science or fiction? Shadowy ‘paper mills’ let you pay to be a published author – of fraudulent research
Shadowy “paper mills” offer fraudulent academic authorship and intellectual property registrations for fees, with researchers tracking over 18,000 advertisements from these organisations across multiple countries.
Scientists turn DNA into a memory device that uses 100x less power
Penn State researchers developed a bio-hybrid memory device combining synthetic DNA and perovskite that operates with 100 times less power than traditional storage systems while maintaining high storage capacity.
Heat and farming changes stop Jersey sea lettuce growth
Jersey experienced minimal sea lettuce growth this summer due to record-breaking heat and reduced agricultural nitrate runoff, marking a significant shift in the annual phenomenon.
Caltech breakthrough brings fiber-optic performance to silicon chips
Caltech researchers have developed a method to create optical circuits on silicon wafers using germano-silicate glass, achieving fiber-like performance with exceptionally low signal loss at visible wavelengths.
Tiny 1.7-billion-year-old fossils could reveal how complex life began
Scientists are studying 1.7-billion-year-old microfossils to understand how eukaryotes emerged and eventually led to complex life on Earth, with implications for detecting life elsewhere.
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