Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why
Wearing the wrong shoe on Earth can lead to injury. Researchers still need to figure out the physical consequences of spending a long time walking around on the Moon.
The Conversation Africa (theconversation.com)
• Published 34 hours ago
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Deep beneath California's Sierra Nevada, Earth's lithosphere may be peeling away
The processes that form continental crust from the denser basaltic rocks of the upper mantle may make the lower lithosphere denser than the underlying mantle. One theory holds that the lower lithosphere splits away and sinks into the mantle in a process calle…
Phys.Org (phys.org)
• Published 32 hours ago
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'Troublesome' radio galaxy 32 times the size of Milky Way spotted
Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary new giant radio galaxy with plasma jets 32 times the size of our Milky Way.
Phys.Org (phys.org)
• Published 31 hours ago
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Astronomers Find Hundreds of 'Hidden' Black Holes — And There May Be Billions or Even Trillions More - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery: hundreds of elusive supermassive black holes hidden behind dense clouds of gas and dust. These cosmic giants, invisible to traditional telescopes, are rewriting what we know about the universe’s most mysteriou…
The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel (dailygalaxy.com)
• Published 28 hours ago
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Researchers find huge aquifer hidden atop Oregon’s Cascade Range
The discovery could have implications for water users in the region as drought and extreme weather limit snowpacks, rainfall and water availability.
OregonLive (www.oregonlive.com)
• Published 26 hours ago
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Next big solar storm could plunge the world into darkness
Solar storms pose a rising threat to power grids, satellites, and communications. Experts call for urgent preventive measures.
Earth.com (www.earth.com)
• Published 25 hours ago
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Researchers uncover prehistoric landscape buried beneath Antarctica
Antarctica’s ancient river networks buried beneath ice, reveal insights into prehistoric climates and future climate change impacts.
Thebrighterside.news (www.thebrighterside.news)
• Published 34 hours ago
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Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problem
"In 2024, we saw a 17% year-over-year spike in the average number of close approaches in low Earth orbit per satellite."
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 31 hours ago
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Peeing is contagious among chimps
Physical proximity, social dominance are primary factors involved in “contagious urination” behavior.
Ars Technica (arstechnica.com)
• Published 31 hours ago
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'Our model of cosmology might be broken': New study reveals the universe is expanding too fast for physics to explain
Astronomers have been confounded by recent evidence that the universe expanded at different rates throughout its life. New findings risk turning the tension into a crisis, scientists say.
Live Science (www.livescience.com)
• Published 30 hours ago
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Scientists Confirms Ancient Biblical Battles Using Groundbreaking Magnetic Dating Technique - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
n a revolutionary new study, scientists have employed an innovative approach to validate key moments from the Bible.
The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel (dailygalaxy.com)
• Published 29 hours ago
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The Shape-Shifting Atom That Redefines Nuclear Physics
Scientists have reached a significant milestone in nuclear physics with the direct observation of three distinct deformations in the atomic nucleus of lead-190 (190Pb). These deformations correspond to three unique shapes: spherical, oblate (resembling a flat…
SciTechDaily (scitechdaily.com)
• Published 42 hours ago
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'Heavy' dark matter would rip our understanding of the universe apart, new research suggests
Because we haven't found anything yet, we've started to wonder if dark matter might be lighter or heavier than we thought.
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 28 hours ago
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Ancient Ice Forests In Beartooth Mountains Give Up 6,000-Year-Old Secrets
Researchers are revealing the secrets of 6,000-year-old pine forests, preserved in ice patches in the Beartooth Mountains. These ice forests are giving up ancient secrets about the past — and future — of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Cowboystatedaily.com (cowboystatedaily.com)
• Published 46 hours ago
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Seven planets are lining up in the sky next month. This is what it really means
Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.
BBC News (www.bbc.com)
• Published 44 hours ago
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg, California Space Force Base
SpaceX plans to launch 27 Starlink satellites from its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday morning, Jan. 20, which can be seen above Southern California.
CBS News 8 (www.cbs8.com)
• Published 41 hours ago
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China’s Tiangong experiments generate oxygen, rocket fuel in exploration advance
Shenzhou-19 astronauts simulate natural photosynthesis, bringing long-haul crewed missions a step closer to reality.
Post Magazine (www.scmp.com)
• Published 35 hours ago
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'Ghost' Island Emerges From Ocean – And It's About to Vanish Again
A 'ghost' island that suddenly appeared in the Caspian Sea in early 2023 is playing a centuries-long game of peekaboo with scientists, and it's about to vanish once again – if it hasn't already slipped beneath the waves.
ScienceAlert (www.sciencealert.com)
• Published 32 hours ago
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Astronomers have just confirmed the existence of an interstellar tunnel between our solar system and distant constellations
Astronomers have uncovered a network of cosmic tunnels connecting our solar system to distant galaxies, reshaping our understanding of the universe. Discover what these stellar remnants reveal about the origins of life and the interconnectedness of space.
Indiandefencereview.com (indiandefencereview.com)
• Published 30 hours ago
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Dolphins and orcas have passed the point of no return in evolution to live on land again - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Marine mammals like dolphins and orcas have hit an evolutionary "point of no return." What does this mean for their survival amid climate change? Discover the surprising truths behind their adaptations and our oceans' future.
The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel (dailygalaxy.com)
• Published 30 hours ago
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