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#james-webb-space-telescope
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

1.5 TB of JWST data just hit the internet

The COSMOS-Web project has made over 1.5 TB of astronomical data available for open science, enabling deeper understanding of the universe.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

1.5 TB of JWST data just hit the internet

The COSMOS-Web project has made over 1.5 TB of astronomical data available for open science, enabling deeper understanding of the universe.
more#james-webb-space-telescope
#dark-energy
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Is dark energy just leftover momentum from the Big Bang?

Dark energy dominates the expansion of the Universe, comprising about 70% of it, while traditional matter accounts for roughly 30%.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Is dark energy just leftover momentum from the Big Bang?

Dark energy dominates the expansion of the Universe, comprising about 70% of it, while traditional matter accounts for roughly 30%.
more#dark-energy
#climate-change
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Supercomputer reveals exact date Elon Musk's worst fear will come true

The sun's evolution poses a future threat to life on Earth, prompting discussions about colonizing other planets.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Supercomputer reveals exact date Elon Musk's worst fear will come true

The sun's evolution poses a future threat to life on Earth, prompting discussions about colonizing other planets.
more#climate-change
#dark-matter
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Astronomers just found the smallest galaxy ever

Most galaxies are small, low-mass, and dominated by dark matter, yet they are often difficult to detect.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Astronomers just found the smallest galaxy ever

Most galaxies are small, low-mass, and dominated by dark matter, yet they are often difficult to detect.
more#dark-matter
#cosmic-rays
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

Astronomers close in on the source of the highest energy particles

Natural cosmic ray accelerators exceed human technology, producing particles at PeV energy scales.
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

Astronomers close in on the source of the highest energy particles

Natural cosmic ray accelerators exceed human technology, producing particles at PeV energy scales.
more#cosmic-rays
#black-holes
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Astronomers Astonished by Largest Explosion Since the Big Bang

Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are the most powerful cosmic explosions ever observed, far exceeding supernovae and normal tidal disruption events.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Just Moved Up the Death Date of the Universe

The universe's decay rate is significantly faster than previously predicted, now estimated at 10 to the power of 78 years.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

A star has been destroyed by a wandering supermassive black hole

Black holes in large galaxies may not merge quickly and can be ejected far from the galaxy core.
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Nobel Prize Winner Warns That Astronomers Using AI May Be Distorting Results

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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Astronomers Astonished by Largest Explosion Since the Big Bang

Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are the most powerful cosmic explosions ever observed, far exceeding supernovae and normal tidal disruption events.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Just Moved Up the Death Date of the Universe

The universe's decay rate is significantly faster than previously predicted, now estimated at 10 to the power of 78 years.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

A star has been destroyed by a wandering supermassive black hole

Black holes in large galaxies may not merge quickly and can be ejected far from the galaxy core.
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Nobel Prize Winner Warns That Astronomers Using AI May Be Distorting Results

more#black-holes
#astronomy
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Spot Mysterious Object in Our Galaxy Pulsing Every 44 Minutes

Astronomers have discovered a new object emitting dual X-ray and radio signals, termed long-period radio transients, every 44 minutes.
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

780,000 galaxies revealed in JWST's largest science operation

The COSMOS-Web program is a landmark project using JWST, designed to provide extensive data on the near and mid-infrared sky.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Astronomers Baffled by a Suspicious, Perfectly Round Sphere in Our Galaxy

Astronomers discovered a remarkably spherical supernova remnant named Teleios, offering unique insights into explosive stellar events.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

New Imaging Technique Shows the Sun as a Swirling Pink Liquid

Scientists have achieved unprecedented clarity in solar images using innovative technology.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Tuesday Telescope: Taking a look at the next generation of telescopes

The Extremely Large Telescope aims to revolutionize our view of the cosmos with its unprecedented size and capabilities.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Spot Mysterious Object in Our Galaxy Pulsing Every 44 Minutes

Astronomers have discovered a new object emitting dual X-ray and radio signals, termed long-period radio transients, every 44 minutes.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

780,000 galaxies revealed in JWST's largest science operation

The COSMOS-Web program is a landmark project using JWST, designed to provide extensive data on the near and mid-infrared sky.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Astronomers Baffled by a Suspicious, Perfectly Round Sphere in Our Galaxy

Astronomers discovered a remarkably spherical supernova remnant named Teleios, offering unique insights into explosive stellar events.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

New Imaging Technique Shows the Sun as a Swirling Pink Liquid

Scientists have achieved unprecedented clarity in solar images using innovative technology.
more#astronomy
#interstellar-objects
more#interstellar-objects
#nasa
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Alien Hunters Detect "Unexplained Pulses" Emanating From Two Distant Stars

Strange electromagnetic pulses from a distant star raise questions about potential extraterrestrial life.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Have scientists solved the mystery of gold's origin in the universe?

Magnetars likely contributed to the cosmic creation of gold and heavy elements earlier than previously understood.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Something Is Destroying Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites

Solar storms significantly reduce the lifespans of Starlink satellites, causing premature reentry especially during the solar maximum.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Alien Hunters Detect "Unexplained Pulses" Emanating From Two Distant Stars

Strange electromagnetic pulses from a distant star raise questions about potential extraterrestrial life.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Have scientists solved the mystery of gold's origin in the universe?

Magnetars likely contributed to the cosmic creation of gold and heavy elements earlier than previously understood.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Something Is Destroying Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites

Solar storms significantly reduce the lifespans of Starlink satellites, causing premature reentry especially during the solar maximum.
more#nasa
fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago

Can We Hitch a Ride Through Space on Hypervelocity Stars? | HackerNoon

Hypervelocity stars present a fascinating dimension of astrophysics, highlighting how some stars can travel much faster than typical velocities due to orbital eccentricities.
Science
#exoplanets
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Planet found orbiting backward between two stars

Unusual planet configurations in binary star systems may arise from material transfer during white dwarf formation or from orbital destabilization effects.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Planet found orbiting backward between two stars

Unusual planet configurations in binary star systems may arise from material transfer during white dwarf formation or from orbital destabilization effects.
more#exoplanets
#stellar-evolution
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Startled by Discovery of Small Star Swimming Through Outer Layers of Another Larger Star

A team in China discovered a pulsar orbiting inside its companion star, shedding light on the 'spider star' phenomenon and stellar evolution.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: When do stars turn the most mass into energy?

Nuclear fusion is crucial for powering stars, but common misconceptions exist regarding its role and efficiency in stellar evolution.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Startled by Discovery of Small Star Swimming Through Outer Layers of Another Larger Star

A team in China discovered a pulsar orbiting inside its companion star, shedding light on the 'spider star' phenomenon and stellar evolution.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: When do stars turn the most mass into energy?

Nuclear fusion is crucial for powering stars, but common misconceptions exist regarding its role and efficiency in stellar evolution.
more#stellar-evolution
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Performance: We Love the Light (SF Main Library)

Join artist and astrophysicist Nia Imara on a breathtaking journey among the stars, planets, and galaxies in a dynamic multimedia show about our awe-inspiring universe.
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#space-exploration
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Say There's Over a Trillion Dollars of Platinum Waiting to Be Extracted From the Moon's Craters

There may be over $1 trillion worth of platinum on the Moon, presenting opportunities for mining and space exploration funding.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Starts With A Bang podcast #117 - Gravitational waves and the Universe

Gravitational wave detection has exponentially increased since 2015, approaching 300 confirmed events.
Future advancements include space-based detectors and the use of artificial intelligence for improved data collection.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
OMG science

What Are Alien Dyson Spheres, Why Are They So Janky, and Why Are They Doomed to Go Undetected?

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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Say There's Over a Trillion Dollars of Platinum Waiting to Be Extracted From the Moon's Craters

There may be over $1 trillion worth of platinum on the Moon, presenting opportunities for mining and space exploration funding.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Starts With A Bang podcast #117 - Gravitational waves and the Universe

Gravitational wave detection has exponentially increased since 2015, approaching 300 confirmed events.
Future advancements include space-based detectors and the use of artificial intelligence for improved data collection.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
OMG science

What Are Alien Dyson Spheres, Why Are They So Janky, and Why Are They Doomed to Go Undetected?

more#space-exploration
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientist warns shortest day in history is coming in WEEKS

Graham Jones warns that Earth's rotation is unexpectedly accelerating, potentially leading to the shortest day in history on dates this summer with time drops of up to 1.51 milliseconds.
Science
#milky-way
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
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American Museum of Natural History to launch new space show Encounters in the Milky Way,' narrated by Pedro Pascal | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
OMG science

American Museum of Natural History to launch new space show Encounters in the Milky Way,' narrated by Pedro Pascal | amNewYork

more#milky-way
fromAeon
3 weeks ago

How we came to know the size of the Universe - and what mysteries remain | Aeon Videos

This video offers a captivating exploration of how generations of thinkers have systematically measured cosmic distances, revealing the evolution of our understanding of the Universe.
philosophy
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Astronomy NYC: July is a stargazer's dream

The first meteor shower, Alpha Capricornids, begins July 12 and runs through August 12, with up to five shooting stars per hour during its peak.
Science
#cosmology
more#cosmology
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

One second to end what the universe has built in 10 million years

The human complex relationship with gold stems from its unique properties and historical significance, making it a focal point for economic and cultural activity throughout time.
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#manhattanhenge
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

Manhattanhenge creates stunning sunset views as the sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid, delighting photographers and viewers.
New York City
fromPBS News
1 month ago

What to know about Manhattanhenge and how to see it

Manhattanhenge is a unique sunset phenomenon where the sun aligns with Manhattan's street grid, attracting photographers and spectators twice a year.
more#manhattanhenge
#white-dwarfs
fromNature
1 month ago
Roam Research

Detection of X-ray emission from a bright long-period radio transient - Nature

fromNature
1 month ago
Roam Research

Detection of X-ray emission from a bright long-period radio transient - Nature

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fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Interview: Richard Masters, vice-president of data and AI, Virgin Atlantic | Computer Weekly

Masters states that observing the cosmos has equipped him to manage data intricacies at Virgin Atlantic, emphasizing the importance of stripping noise to glean insights.
Artificial intelligence
#galaxy-evolution
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Structured ionized winds shooting out from a quasar at relativistic speeds

The study brings new insights into the complex wind structures around supermassive black holes, highlighting their kinetic power and implications for galaxy evolution.
more#galaxy-evolution
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

A retrograde planet in a tight binary star system with a white dwarf

In binary systems, the interactions between stars and their surrounding disks significantly influence the dynamics of planet formation, particularly through resonances and disk gap sizes.
Miscellaneous
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists reveal exact date universe will end: 'Sooner than feared'

The universe will end much sooner than previously predicted, at one quinvigintillion years.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

We finally figured out where gold comes from. The answer is explosive.

Heavy metals, essential for life, may have originated from eruptions on magnetars, a type of star pivotal in creating fundamental elements.
fromAeon
2 months ago

Ideas 'of pure genius' - how astronomers have measured the Universe across history | Aeon Videos

Eratosthenes’ method for calculating Earth’s circumference in the 3rd century BCE set the stage for future astronomical concepts, illustrating how early insights shaped modern science.
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