New Studies Argue Distant Cosmic Gamma-Ray Explosion Was Actually Just Russian Space Junk
"Last year, a team of astronomers made a blockbuster claim, saying they had captured the most distant cosmic explosion ever — a gamma ray burst in a galaxy called GN-z11," reports Science magazine. "But that flash of light — supposedly.....»»
Scientists provide direct evidence of breakdown of spin statistics in ion-atom charge exchange collisions
Since the first X-ray image of a comet was reported using an X-ray telescope in 1996, the investigation of charge exchange in collisions between highly charged ions and atoms or molecules has emerged as a hot research topic......»»
Astronomers discover one of the fastest-spinning stars in the universe
A new study by DTU Space researchers has revealed a neutron star that rotates around its axis at an extremely high speed. It spins 716 times per second, making it one of the fastest-spinning objects ever observed......»»
A global imbalance in reference genomes: Research highlights need for sequencing resources in biodiversity-rich areas
Montana State University and Universidad de los Andes researchers have detected a significant imbalance in the distribution of tetrapod reference genomes. They find a disproportionate concentration of studies in high-latitude regions compared to wher.....»»
China says it"s ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday
China said all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday, the latest mission to make the country a major space power......»»
NASA’s oldest active astronaut is also one of the most curious humans
"We made the mistake of peeking out the Cupola windows." For his most recent trip to the International Space Station, in lieu of bringing coffee or some other beverage in his "per.....»»
Seeing a black hole"s jet in a new light: A look at high-energy particles being blasted across space
Research led by the University of Michigan has pored over more than two decades' worth of data from NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory to show there's new knotty science to discover around black holes......»»
New insights into cancer risks from chemicals in fire smoke
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter. His inspiration to launch a second career as a scientist was the loss of his brother, Isa.....»»
Thunderstorm Gamma-Ray Flashes May Be Missing Link for Lightning Bolts
Observations from a retrofitted spy plane hint at a connection between powerful gamma-ray flashes and a thunderstorm’s lightning.....»»
How Earth"s Early Life Thrived amid Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts
A gigantic space rock that slammed into Earth more than three billion years ago grievously wounded the biosphere—and then helped it heal.....»»
The Daring Russian Geneticist Whose Experiments on Silver Foxes Explained Domestication Has Died
Lyudmila Trut devoted her life to studying the process of domestication by selectively breeding friendly foxes.....»»
Plans to Destroy the International Space Station Preview a Bigger Orbital Junk Problem
A special spacecraft will guide the space station through Earth’s atmosphere, but what about other large pieces of space debris?.....»»
Are we on the verge of a self-improving AI explosion?
An AI that makes better AI could be "the last invention that man need ever make." If you read enough science fiction, you've probably stumbled on the concept of an emergent artifi.....»»
A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe
A Giant Structure in Space Challenges Our Understanding of The Universe.....»»
James Webb Space Telescope Captures Cosmic Fingerprint 5,000 Light-Years Away
James Webb Space Telescope Captures Cosmic Fingerprint 5,000 Light-Years Away.....»»
NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space
NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space.....»»
Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says
Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says.....»»
Astronaut released from hospital after “medical issue” upon return from space
NASA says the astronaut was hospitalized overnight for medical observation. NASA said Saturday an astronaut hospitalized after returning from space the day before has been release.....»»
Pillars of Creation Seen In 4K Via James Webb Space Telescope
Pillars of Creation Seen In 4K Via James Webb Space Telescope.....»»
You Asked: Blu-ray picture fix, lossy vs. lossless, and AI self-calibration
On this episode of You Asked: What's the best 4K Blu-ray picture? Which is better: lossless or Atmos? And is an AI self-calibrating TV possible?.....»»
Apple’s next-gen M4 Macs look set to embrace serious gaming
Apple's next-generation M4 silicon will serve ray tracing, even on the Mac mini. We might also get some relief with Apple's stingy RAM approach, too......»»