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Wednesday, 23 October 2024 17:24
Betelgeuse may have an orbiting companion star
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024
Betelgeuse, the tenth-brightest star in the night sky, may not be on the verge of a supernova explosion, as previously thought. A new study indicates that the star's fluctuating brightness is likely due to an unseen companion star orbiting Betelgeuse.
Referred to as Alpha Ori B, or the "Betelbuddy," by astrophysicist Jared Goldberg, this companion star might influence Betelgeuse's brightne
Betelgeuse, the tenth-brightest star in the night sky, may not be on the verge of a supernova explosion, as previously thought. A new study indicates that the star's fluctuating brightness is likely due to an unseen companion star orbiting Betelgeuse.
Referred to as Alpha Ori B, or the "Betelbuddy," by astrophysicist Jared Goldberg, this companion star might influence Betelgeuse's brightne
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Wednesday, 23 October 2024 17:24
SwRI and JPL study reveals liquid brine flows on airless worlds
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024
A collaborative effort between Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) seeks to explain mysterious surface features observed on airless celestial bodies, such as the asteroids Vesta and Ceres, and Jupiter's moon Europa. These bodies, recently explored by NASA's Dawn mission and soon by the Europa Clipper mission, exhibit flow patterns that may result from l
A collaborative effort between Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) seeks to explain mysterious surface features observed on airless celestial bodies, such as the asteroids Vesta and Ceres, and Jupiter's moon Europa. These bodies, recently explored by NASA's Dawn mission and soon by the Europa Clipper mission, exhibit flow patterns that may result from l
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Wednesday, 23 October 2024 17:24
A new view of the in-between years of our Universe
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Stanford CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024
Just like we use photos to reflect on memories of our past, astrophysicists want to use images of far-off galaxies to understand what the universe was like in its juvenile years. But current imaging technology can only reach so far back in history - 90 to 95 percent of the volume of our 14-billion-year-old universe remains unseen.
"We want to measure the full volume of the universe becaus
Just like we use photos to reflect on memories of our past, astrophysicists want to use images of far-off galaxies to understand what the universe was like in its juvenile years. But current imaging technology can only reach so far back in history - 90 to 95 percent of the volume of our 14-billion-year-old universe remains unseen.
"We want to measure the full volume of the universe becaus
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Wednesday, 23 October 2024 17:24
Meteorite impact shaped early Earth and promoted life
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2024
Billions of years ago, Earth was a harsh environment, frequently bombarded by meteorites. One of the most significant impacts occurred 3.26 billion years ago, when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests collided with the planet. This event, known as the "S2" impact, left geological evidence in the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa and is the focus of new research that sheds light on
Billions of years ago, Earth was a harsh environment, frequently bombarded by meteorites. One of the most significant impacts occurred 3.26 billion years ago, when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests collided with the planet. This event, known as the "S2" impact, left geological evidence in the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa and is the focus of new research that sheds light on
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 15:10
ESA Impact Council Edition: Your update on space achievements
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ESA Impact Council Edition: Your update on space achievements
An interactive publication covering captivating stories and stunning images since the last Council meeting.
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 12:19
Newsom sides with Musk in dispute over SpaceX rocket launches
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 14:20
4,300 tons of space junk and rising: Another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 20:55
Amazon bets on nuclear power to fuel AI ambitions
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New York (AFP) Oct 16, 2024
Amazon announced significant investments in nuclear energy on Wednesday, joining other tech giants in aiming to meet the high electric power demands of artificial intelligence using atomic energy.
As companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google rapidly expand their global data center capabilities, they are actively seeking new electricity sources.
Amazon has signed three agreements
Amazon announced significant investments in nuclear energy on Wednesday, joining other tech giants in aiming to meet the high electric power demands of artificial intelligence using atomic energy.
As companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google rapidly expand their global data center capabilities, they are actively seeking new electricity sources.
Amazon has signed three agreements
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 20:55
Worms and snails handle the pressure 2,500m below the Pacific surface
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Paris (AFP) Oct 16, 2024
Giant worms found wriggling under the Pacific seabed have unveiled a thriving ecosystem in a fiercely hostile environment, according to a study published by Nature.
The team found the booming community 2,515 metres (8,250 feet) below the surface just off the coast of central America.
An underwater oasis has been created under a chain of mountains that run from north-to-south in the Pacif
Giant worms found wriggling under the Pacific seabed have unveiled a thriving ecosystem in a fiercely hostile environment, according to a study published by Nature.
The team found the booming community 2,515 metres (8,250 feet) below the surface just off the coast of central America.
An underwater oasis has been created under a chain of mountains that run from north-to-south in the Pacif
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 20:55
Accelerated muscle loss model in microgravity could aid Sarcopenia treatment research
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2024
Sarcopenia, a condition that affects over 50 million people globally, results in the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function with age, heightening the risk of falls and fractures. Currently, exercise is the only recognized treatment. However, research sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab and conducted by University of Florida scientists has developed a microgravity
Sarcopenia, a condition that affects over 50 million people globally, results in the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function with age, heightening the risk of falls and fractures. Currently, exercise is the only recognized treatment. However, research sponsored by the International Space Station (ISS) National Lab and conducted by University of Florida scientists has developed a microgravity
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