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A ghostly ribbon of stars reveals hidden dark matter
Astronomers have identified the first stellar stream outside the Milky Way, offering new insights into dark matter distribution across galaxies through the analysis of stars stripped from an ancient globular cluster.
NASA just used satellites and debris to navigate without GPS
NASA’s Starling mission demonstrated autonomous spacecraft navigation using satellites and debris as reference points, eliminating dependence on GPS signals for operations far from Earth.
The real cause of most wildfires? People
Federal data shows over three-quarters of U.S. wildfires are human-caused, whether through negligence, accidents, or deliberate arson. Recent destructive fires in Washington and Nevada exemplify this broader pattern affecting fire-prone communities.
AI searched 100 million possibilities and found a cheaper way to 3D-print a NASA rocket alloy
Washington State University researchers used artificial intelligence to identify efficient parameters for 3D-printing a NASA rocket alloy, avoiding the need to test over 100 million possible configurations manually.
Scientists find a huge hidden ice reservoir beneath Utah’s mountains
University of Utah researchers discovered that Timpanogos Rock Glacier beneath Mount Timpanogos contains approximately 1.5 million cubic meters of ice, revealing a substantial hidden water reservoir in Utah’s mountains.
Why scientists asked 1,000 people to bury their underwear
Swiss researchers enlisted 1,000 volunteers to bury cotton underwear in soil across the country, using decomposition rates as a simple indicator of underground biological activity and soil health.
Scientists tracked 4,500 animals and found a surprising human effect
Scientists tracked 4,500 animals and found that wildlife responds not only to human-built environments but also to human physical presence, with species-specific responses varying significantly.
NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe
NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Aug. 30, a $4.3 billion observatory designed to advance understanding of dark energy, discover exoplanets, and map the universe’s large-scale structure.
Scientists left this farm field alone. Thousands of orchids appeared
A Norfolk farm field left untouched for over a decade naturally transformed into a species-rich wildflower meadow, suggesting passive restoration may be more effective than expensive interventions like commercial seed mixes.
Meteorite that smashed through a New Jersey roof reveals clues to life’s origins
A meteorite that struck a New Jersey home in July 2024 contains rare evidence of salty fluids from a primitive asteroid, revealing possible ingredients for life’s origins.
For 15,000 years, humans and dogs have been changing each other
Dogs have lived alongside humans for roughly 15,000 years, evolving into hundreds of distinct types adapted to different environments and cultures worldwide, from Arctic sled dogs to tropical hunting companions.
We should smile at our dogs – a new scientific study reveals why
A new study reveals that dogs’ brains respond to human smiling with activation in reward circuits, suggesting they find happy faces inherently valuable even from strangers.
Scientists tracked 12 people in Antarctica for 10 months—what happened could shape future Mars missions
Scientists tracked 12 crew members at Antarctica’s Concordia Station over ten months, finding that increased physical contact did not improve team cohesion and often increased conflict in isolated environments.
UCLA scientists discover how to guide heat like light at room temperature
UCLA researchers demonstrated that heat can be guided like light through boron arsenide at room temperature, offering potential applications for advanced electronics and quantum technologies.
Potatoes may have given Indigenous Andeans a digestive superpower
Researchers found that Indigenous Andeans carry more copies of a starch-digestion gene than any other population, likely due to natural selection favoring potato consumption over thousands of years.
Isle of Man ‘very well placed’ for solar eclipse spectacular
The Isle of Man is positioned for an optimal view of Wednesday’s solar eclipse, with the moon expected to obscure approximately 93% of the sun at peak coverage.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a moment of profound isolation experienced by the crew.
SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into the moon in unintentional collision
A four-tonne SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage believed to have crashed into the moon at high speed in an unintentional collision posed no danger to Earth but was expected to create a new lunar crater.
The AMOC stayed strong even as a major ocean “lifeline” nearly shut down
Research examining ancient ocean conditions reveals the Atlantic’s major circulation system remained strong even when a key Indian Ocean water source weakened significantly, challenging long-held scientific assumptions.
World’s most-used weedkiller disrupts honeybee brains
A Virginia Tech study found that glyphosate, the world’s most-used herbicide, disrupts honeybee brain chemistry and reduces foraging activity by 13 percent within three days of exposure.
Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
Scientists used artificial intelligence to design the first functioning bacteriophage viruses, which successfully killed antibiotic-resistant bacteria in laboratory tests, but experts warn robust safety governance frameworks remain lacking.
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