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Scientists May Have Finally Figured Why Stonehenge Was Built
Located in Wiltshire on the southern edge of Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge seems to have been built in phases between 3100 and 1600 BC.
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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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Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...
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TRAPPIST-1b Could Have Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere, Study Reveals
A new study published in Nature Astronomy proposes that TRAPPIST-1b, the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, might have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. This discovery comes from new data showing a reflective haze in the planet's upper atmosphere. Scientists are also investigating the possibility of volcanic activity based on the planet’s...
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Scientists Reveal Simple Yet Effective Method To Cut Alcohol Intake
A study led by Professor Simone Pettigrew suggests that combining cancer-related warnings with the practice of counting drinks is an effective way to reduce alcohol consumption.
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Computer Scientist Faces Court Contempt Notice Over $1.2 Trillion Lawsuit
An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin was on Friday accused of contempt of court after he filed a 911 billion-pound ($1.18 trillion) lawsuit against Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's payments firm Block in Britain.
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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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New Synthetic Antioxidant Inspired by 'Conan the Bacterium' Could Shield Humans from Radiation
Researchers have developed a synthetic antioxidant inspired by Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium" for its ability to survive extreme radiation levels. This lab-made compound, called manganese-dependent peptide (MDP), combines manganese ions, phosphate ions, and a peptide from D. radiodurans to neutralise harmful ra...
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World's Largest Iceberg A23a Resumes Journey North After Months of Stagnation
A23a, the largest iceberg in the world, has begun moving again after being trapped in a vortex near the South Orkney Islands. Weighing nearly a trillion tonnes and twice the size of Greater London, the iceberg has been stuck in the Weddell Sea for over three decades. Now on its way north, scientists are studying its potential environmental impacts,...
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Scientists Puzzled by a Strange Dark Spot Fading on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
A mysterious dark spot on Saturn's moon Enceladus has baffled scientists after it faded over several years. Discovered through NASA’s Cassini mission, the spot's sudden disappearance raises questions about the moon's geology. Experts have ruled out shadows and image artefacts, suggesting that the feature could be the result of an impact or a depo...
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Cats May Carry Deadly Bird Flu To Humans, Study Warns
Scientists warned that urgent surveillance was necessary to keep the situation in check.
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Central Research Institute Invites Applications For Scientist Positions, Check Details
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2024: The application process began on December 8, 2024, and the deadline is January 7, 2025.
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Siberian Tiger Travels 200 Km Across Russian Forest To Reunite With Former Mate
In a stunning display of determination, Boris travelled an incredible 200 km for nearly three years to reunite with Svetlaya.
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Mysterious Reason Why Over 300 Elephants Died In Botswana Revealed
Scientists have warned that such incidents may become frequent in the future owing to climate change.
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Chinese Scientist Turns Tiny Drones Into Metal-Slicing Laser Beam Monsters
As the tech progresses from research to potential deployment, the global community will have to consider the implications.
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Scientists May Have Finally Figured Why Stonehenge Was Built
Located in Wiltshire on the southern edge of Salisbury Plain, Stonehenge seems to have been built in phases between 3100 and 1600 BC.
-
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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Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research
Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...
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TRAPPIST-1b Could Have Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere, Study Reveals
A new study published in Nature Astronomy proposes that TRAPPIST-1b, the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, might have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. This discovery comes from new data showing a reflective haze in the planet's upper atmosphere. Scientists are also investigating the possibility of volcanic activity based on the planet’s...
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Scientists Reveal Simple Yet Effective Method To Cut Alcohol Intake
A study led by Professor Simone Pettigrew suggests that combining cancer-related warnings with the practice of counting drinks is an effective way to reduce alcohol consumption.
-
Computer Scientist Faces Court Contempt Notice Over $1.2 Trillion Lawsuit
An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin was on Friday accused of contempt of court after he filed a 911 billion-pound ($1.18 trillion) lawsuit against Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's payments firm Block in Britain.
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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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New Synthetic Antioxidant Inspired by 'Conan the Bacterium' Could Shield Humans from Radiation
Researchers have developed a synthetic antioxidant inspired by Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium" for its ability to survive extreme radiation levels. This lab-made compound, called manganese-dependent peptide (MDP), combines manganese ions, phosphate ions, and a peptide from D. radiodurans to neutralise harmful ra...
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World's Largest Iceberg A23a Resumes Journey North After Months of Stagnation
A23a, the largest iceberg in the world, has begun moving again after being trapped in a vortex near the South Orkney Islands. Weighing nearly a trillion tonnes and twice the size of Greater London, the iceberg has been stuck in the Weddell Sea for over three decades. Now on its way north, scientists are studying its potential environmental impacts,...
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Scientists Puzzled by a Strange Dark Spot Fading on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
A mysterious dark spot on Saturn's moon Enceladus has baffled scientists after it faded over several years. Discovered through NASA’s Cassini mission, the spot's sudden disappearance raises questions about the moon's geology. Experts have ruled out shadows and image artefacts, suggesting that the feature could be the result of an impact or a depo...
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Cats May Carry Deadly Bird Flu To Humans, Study Warns
Scientists warned that urgent surveillance was necessary to keep the situation in check.
-
Central Research Institute Invites Applications For Scientist Positions, Check Details
CSIR CEERI Recruitment 2024: The application process began on December 8, 2024, and the deadline is January 7, 2025.
-
Siberian Tiger Travels 200 Km Across Russian Forest To Reunite With Former Mate
In a stunning display of determination, Boris travelled an incredible 200 km for nearly three years to reunite with Svetlaya.
-
Mysterious Reason Why Over 300 Elephants Died In Botswana Revealed
Scientists have warned that such incidents may become frequent in the future owing to climate change.
-
Chinese Scientist Turns Tiny Drones Into Metal-Slicing Laser Beam Monsters
As the tech progresses from research to potential deployment, the global community will have to consider the implications.
