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Supermassive black holes shut down star formation during cosmic noon, says astronomer

Since it became operational almost two years ago, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has produced countless breathtaking images of the universe and enabled fresh insights into how it evolved......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 7th, 2023

Astronomers discover a long-hidden small black hole in an unusually evolved binary system

Chinese researchers have discovered a promising mass-gap black hole using radial velocity and astrometry methods. The study was published online in Nature Astronomy on Sept. 10, and was conducted by a team led by Dr. Wang Song, an associate researche.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Astronomers track bubbles on star"s surface

For the first time, astronomers have captured images of a star other than the sun in enough detail to track the motion of bubbling gas on its surface. The images of the star, R Doradus, were obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Ar.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in September 2024

Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in September, including the most recent Star Trek live-action film and a romance with Matt Damon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Formation of super-Earths proven limited near metal-poor stars

In a new study, astronomers report novel evidence regarding the limits of planet formation, finding that after a certain point, planets larger than Earth have difficulty forming near low-metallicity stars......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

From challenge to champion: How Black and Asian women overcome barriers to career success

Black and Asian women are severely underrepresented in senior leadership positions in the UK. The obstacles they face, for example being overlooked or underestimated, often result in a perception that career success is beyond their reach. It's no sur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Hubble and Chandra find supermassive black hole duo

Like two Sumo wrestlers squaring off, the closest confirmed pair of supermassive black holes have been observed in tight proximity. These are located approximately 300 light-years apart and were detected using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the Ch.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Report: No Apple Watch Ultra 3 coming tomorrow; Ultra 2 adding black titanium option

According to another Apple Watch Ultra 2. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

The Biggest Controversy in Cosmology Just Got Bigger

A long-awaited study of the cosmic expansion rate suggests that when it comes to the Hubble tension, cosmologists are still missing something......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 8th, 2024

Alien Spaceships Could Be Detected Using Gravitational Waves

The concept of space-time makes Star Trek-style warp drives theoretically possible, and researchers have proposed a way of detecting their use......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsSep 8th, 2024

5 underrated movies on Netflix you need to watch in September 2024

Our picks for underrated movies to watch on Netflix in September include an entertaining heist and a standout performance from an A-list star......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

Michigan judge loses docket after she"s recorded insulting gay people and Black people

Michigan judge loses docket after she"s recorded insulting gay people and Black people.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 7th, 2024

If it flares, "blaze star" T Corona Borealis will be clearly visible

Skywatchers may soon have a new phenomenon at which to look. Or not......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy"s center

The origins of aptly named supermassive black holes—which can weigh in at more than a million times the mass of the sun and reside in the center of most galaxies—remain one of the great mysteries of the cosmos......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Why are black holes stable against their own gravity?

Neutron stars are timelike matter with a maximum mass of about 2.34 solar masses in quantum chromodynamics (the strong color force). Black holes are spacelike matter that have no maximum mass, but a minimum mass of 2.35 solar masses. Indeed, black ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

AI helps distinguish dark matter from cosmic noise

Dark matter is the invisible force holding the universe together—or so we think. It makes up about 85% of all matter and around 27% of the universe's contents, but since we can't see it directly, we have to study its gravitational effects on galaxi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong set to DLC expansion before a sequel

According to a report, the Black Myth: Wukong developers are working on a DLC expansion so players don't have to wait years for more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

First detection of cross-correlation between cosmic shear and X-ray background enhances baryonic matter understanding

A new study in Physical Review Letters offers the first detection of the cross-correlation between cosmic shear and diffuse X-ray background, helping to understand the distribution of baryonic matter in the universe......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

A space oddity—small exoplanet challenges existing theories on planet formation

A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has discovered a small planet that displays peculiar orbital motion. The shimmying planet, located 455 light-years from Earth, shows that planetary systems can be considerably more complex than researc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Wildlife trafficking ring killed at least 118 eagles, prosecutors say

A man helped kill at least 118 eagles to sell their feathers and body parts on the black market as part of a long-running wildlife trafficking ring in the western U.S. that authorities allege killed thousands of birds, court filings show......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

WhatsApp will soon discontinue its old Electron app for macOS

WhatsApp last year launched a new version of its macOS app that was completely rebuilt from scratch. Although users could still use the old Electron-based WhatsApp, Meta has now confirmed that it will soon be discontinued and shut down. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024