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Astronomers figured out how to measure the speed of dark matter. If the method proves applicable, it would help to get a better idea of what 85 percent of the matter in the universe looks like, which has so far only signalled its existence through gravity.
Jan 29th, 2024
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Researchers have examined the so-called Winchcombe meteorite and demonstrated the existence in it of nitrogen compounds such as amino acids and heterocyclic hydrocarbons - without applying any chemical treatment and by using a new type of detector design.
Jan 29th, 2024
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How gamma rays track the velocity of the galactic microquasar ss 433's jets and uncover highly efficient particle acceleration.
Jan 25th, 2024
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New paper identifies potential landing sites for Artemis mission that are particularly vulnerable to quakes and landslides.
Jan 25th, 2024
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New research shows that atmospheric pressure fluctuations that pull gases up from underground could be responsible for releasing subsurface methane into Mars' atmosphere; knowing when and where to look for methane can help the Curiosity rover search for signs of life.
Jan 24th, 2024
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Scientists analyzed the kinematics of satellite pairs around massive galaxy groups. Their findings suggest that the Universe may be younger than predicted by the LCDM model with Planck cosmological parameters.
Jan 23rd, 2024
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New findings suggest that supernovae are the predominant contributors to forming sources that eventually produce fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Jan 20th, 2024
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Astronomers have used the MeerKAT radio telescope to discover an intriguing object of an unknown nature in the globular cluster NGC 1851.
Jan 18th, 2024
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Astronomers anticipate upcoming images of the Andromeda galaxy may hold vital clues.
Jan 18th, 2024
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All predictions for the appearance of the black hole M87* that scientists made on the basis of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity can be confirmed with the second image of M87.
Jan 18th, 2024
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Scientists discovered anomalous meter-sized rocks on the lunar surface that are covered in dust and presumably exhibit unique properties - such as magnetic anomalies.
Jan 18th, 2024
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Researchers have discovered the oldest black hole ever observed, dating from the dawn of the universe, and found that it is 'eating' its host galaxy to death.
Jan 17th, 2024
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Researchers using Webb found that many distant galaxies have flattened oval disk and tube-like shapes, not spiral or elliptical structures.
Jan 17th, 2024
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New research has cracked a vital process in the creation of a unique rock type from the Moon. The discovery explains its signature composition and very presence on the lunar surface at all, unravelling a mystery which has long eluded scientists.
Jan 15th, 2024
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The MIT Orbital Capacity Assessment Tool lets users model the long-term future space environment.
Jan 12th, 2024
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Astronomers have made the rare discovery of a small, cold exoplanet and its massive outer companion - shedding light on the formation of planets like Earth.
Jan 11th, 2024
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A team of astronomers created the first-ever map of magnetic field structures within a spiral arm of our Milky Way galaxy.
Jan 11th, 2024
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A new study finds that cosmic hotspots for finding alien neighbors might be around stars hitting their midlife crisis and beyond.
Jan 11th, 2024
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