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New Study Challenges Presence of Intermediate-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri
Research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics revises earlier claims of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri. Observed stellar velocities in the dense star cluster are now attributed to stellar-mass black holes. Pulsar data enabled scientists to refine their methods for detecting gravitational fields, offering deeper insights into the...
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Scientists Develop New Approach to Capture Gravitational Wave Memory from Supernovae
A study published in Physical Review Letters highlights new methods to detect the gravitational wave memory effect, a unique phenomenon predicted by Einstein's general relativity. Core-collapse supernovae (massive stellar explosions) generate these low-frequency gravitational waves, offering a rare glimpse into stellar interiors. Despite their weak...
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Astrobiologists Create Framework to Study Extraterrestrial Life Evolution
Astrobiologists are redefining the search for extraterrestrial life, focusing on evolution and complexity in physical systems. Methods include spectroscopy for detecting chemical signatures and frameworks exploring non-Earth biochemistry. Researchers are also investigating technosignatures and minerals linked to biological processes. A universal un...
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Researchers Propose New Methods to Spot Atom-Sized Primordial Black Holes Moving Across Solar System
Recent studies suggest that microscopic primordial black holes may exist within the solar system, potentially impacting planetary orbits and satellite movements. These small, early-universe black holes could also contribute to the mystery of dark matter, which makes up 85% of the universe's mass. Methods are being developed to detect their gravitat...
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
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AI Technology Detects Cancerous Brain Tumours in 10 Seconds During Surgery
Researchers have developed FastGlioma, an AI-based model that can identify residual brain tumour tissue in just 10 seconds during surgery. The technology, which outperformed conventional methods, offers significant improvements in neurosurgery for diffuse gliomas and other cancers. It could revolutionise surgical practices by enabling faster, more ...
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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New Research Investigates Whether TRAPPIST-1 Planets Are Sending Radio Signals
A team of astronomers from Penn State and the SETI Institute has conducted a significant study on the TRAPPIST-1 star system, aiming to detect possible radio signals between its planets. Over 28 hours, they explored for indications of communication similar to those we use on Earth. Although no signals were found, the research highlighted promising ...
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Scientists Scan TRAPPIST-1 for Interplanetary Radio Signal Using Allen Telescope Array
Scientists at Penn State and the SETI Institute have developed a new method to search for interplanetary radio signals from planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. Using the Allen Telescope Array, they scanned this system for nearly 28 hours but did not find evidence of alien communication. This project, however, has introduced a new way of detecting pot...
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Torn Notes, Apps: How Cartel Behind Delhi's Biggest Drug Bust Mixed Low And High Tech
The cartel behind Delhi's biggest drug busts totalling over Rs 7,000 crore combined low-tech methods as well as modern ones to avoid detection and ensure the consignments reached the intended recipients.
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Microsoft Launches ‘Correction’, an AI Feature That Can Detect and Fix AI Hallucinations
Microsoft launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability on Tuesday that will identify and correct instances when an AI model generates incorrect information. Dubbed “Correction”, the feature is being integrated within Azure AI Content Safety’s groundedness detection system. Since this feature is available only through Azure, it is li...
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Mysterious 'Dark Comets' May Pose Bigger Threat Than Previously Thought To Earth
Scientists have identified a new class of space rocks called "dark comets" that may be harder to detect and pose a greater danger than previously thought.
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Blood Test Can Detect Rare Forms Of Dementia, Neurological Diseases: Study
Scientists today said they have devised a new method to detect rare forms of dementia as well as other neurological diseases through blood tests.
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Food Safety Body's New Carcinogen Check Method Amid Row Over Indian Spices
The sales ban on Indian spices in Hong Kong and Singapore has prompted the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to come up with a new method to detect Ethylene Oxide in spices, top official sources have said.
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New AI Tool Can Identify Cancer More Efficiently, Better Than Current Methods: Study
According to World Health Organization, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and results in about 10 million deaths annually, or nearly one in six deaths.
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New Study Challenges Presence of Intermediate-Mass Black Hole in Omega Centauri
Research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics revises earlier claims of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri. Observed stellar velocities in the dense star cluster are now attributed to stellar-mass black holes. Pulsar data enabled scientists to refine their methods for detecting gravitational fields, offering deeper insights into the...
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Scientists Develop New Approach to Capture Gravitational Wave Memory from Supernovae
A study published in Physical Review Letters highlights new methods to detect the gravitational wave memory effect, a unique phenomenon predicted by Einstein's general relativity. Core-collapse supernovae (massive stellar explosions) generate these low-frequency gravitational waves, offering a rare glimpse into stellar interiors. Despite their weak...
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Astrobiologists Create Framework to Study Extraterrestrial Life Evolution
Astrobiologists are redefining the search for extraterrestrial life, focusing on evolution and complexity in physical systems. Methods include spectroscopy for detecting chemical signatures and frameworks exploring non-Earth biochemistry. Researchers are also investigating technosignatures and minerals linked to biological processes. A universal un...
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Researchers Propose New Methods to Spot Atom-Sized Primordial Black Holes Moving Across Solar System
Recent studies suggest that microscopic primordial black holes may exist within the solar system, potentially impacting planetary orbits and satellite movements. These small, early-universe black holes could also contribute to the mystery of dark matter, which makes up 85% of the universe's mass. Methods are being developed to detect their gravitat...
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NASA’s Viking Mission May Have Destroyed Martian Life with Water Experiments
In 1975, NASA’s Viking mission tested Martian soil for microbial life using liquid water. A recent theory suggests this approach may have destroyed microbes adapted to Mars' dry, salt-driven conditions. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch proposes revisiting our assumptions about life on Mars and prioritising methods suited to its hyperarid enviro...
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AI Technology Detects Cancerous Brain Tumours in 10 Seconds During Surgery
Researchers have developed FastGlioma, an AI-based model that can identify residual brain tumour tissue in just 10 seconds during surgery. The technology, which outperformed conventional methods, offers significant improvements in neurosurgery for diffuse gliomas and other cancers. It could revolutionise surgical practices by enabling faster, more ...
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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New Research Investigates Whether TRAPPIST-1 Planets Are Sending Radio Signals
A team of astronomers from Penn State and the SETI Institute has conducted a significant study on the TRAPPIST-1 star system, aiming to detect possible radio signals between its planets. Over 28 hours, they explored for indications of communication similar to those we use on Earth. Although no signals were found, the research highlighted promising ...
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Scientists Scan TRAPPIST-1 for Interplanetary Radio Signal Using Allen Telescope Array
Scientists at Penn State and the SETI Institute have developed a new method to search for interplanetary radio signals from planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. Using the Allen Telescope Array, they scanned this system for nearly 28 hours but did not find evidence of alien communication. This project, however, has introduced a new way of detecting pot...
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Torn Notes, Apps: How Cartel Behind Delhi's Biggest Drug Bust Mixed Low And High Tech
The cartel behind Delhi's biggest drug busts totalling over Rs 7,000 crore combined low-tech methods as well as modern ones to avoid detection and ensure the consignments reached the intended recipients.
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Microsoft Launches ‘Correction’, an AI Feature That Can Detect and Fix AI Hallucinations
Microsoft launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability on Tuesday that will identify and correct instances when an AI model generates incorrect information. Dubbed “Correction”, the feature is being integrated within Azure AI Content Safety’s groundedness detection system. Since this feature is available only through Azure, it is li...
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Mysterious 'Dark Comets' May Pose Bigger Threat Than Previously Thought To Earth
Scientists have identified a new class of space rocks called "dark comets" that may be harder to detect and pose a greater danger than previously thought.
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Blood Test Can Detect Rare Forms Of Dementia, Neurological Diseases: Study
Scientists today said they have devised a new method to detect rare forms of dementia as well as other neurological diseases through blood tests.
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Food Safety Body's New Carcinogen Check Method Amid Row Over Indian Spices
The sales ban on Indian spices in Hong Kong and Singapore has prompted the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to come up with a new method to detect Ethylene Oxide in spices, top official sources have said.
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New AI Tool Can Identify Cancer More Efficiently, Better Than Current Methods: Study
According to World Health Organization, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and results in about 10 million deaths annually, or nearly one in six deaths.
