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5 months ago

Her Discovery Wasn't Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same

A research team led by Dr. Wolfe-Simon found a life form capable of using arsenic instead of phosphorus, altering perceptions of biochemical life.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Her Discovery Wasn't Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same

A research team led by Dr. Wolfe-Simon found a life form capable of using arsenic instead of phosphorus, altering perceptions of biochemical life.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Exact date when the world's next shortest day will occur

On July 9, the world experienced one of the shortest days in recorded history, at 1.3 milliseconds shorter than the average day.
Science
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Large Object From Interstellar Space Detected Heading Toward Center of Solar System

A new interstellar object, A11pl3Z, is spotted with an unusual trajectory that might confirm its origins from outside our solar system. It could be the third such object in history.
Science
#astrophysics
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

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

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

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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Lost ancient world preserved under ice discovered in Antarctica

A vast ancient landscape, untouched for over 34 million years, has been discovered buried beneath ice in East Antarctica.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago

Gaze in awe at the first shots of the Sun's South Pole

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has revealed new insights into the Sun's magnetic poles and their implications for solar science.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

See our Sun like NEVER before: First ever photo of star's south pole

The ESA's Solar Orbiter has captured the first images of the Sun's south pole, marking a significant milestone in solar observation.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists probing 'alien' mummies make shock discovery inside corpse

Scientists found a fetus inside one of the 'alien' mummies in Peru, suggesting it was pregnant at the time of death.
#oort-cloud
fromPBS News
1 month ago
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Accidental discovery at New York planetarium unlocks secret into universe's inner workings

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fromPBS News
1 month ago

Accidental discovery at New York planetarium unlocks secret into universe's inner workings

The Oort Cloud may have a spiral shape rather than a traditional spherical form, challenging previous scientific assumptions.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe's inner workings

A planetarium show led to the discovery of a spiral shape in the Oort Cloud, reshaping our understanding of the solar system's outer region.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

The polar regions hold crucial scientific secrets - and the time to study them is running out

The polar regions are essential for understanding climate change and human evolution.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Research roundup: 7 stories we almost missed

Physicists demonstrated the visible effects of special relativity through innovative experiments involving laser pulses and high-speed cameras.
#paleontology
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago

Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil Ever Could Reveal Stegosaurus Secrets

The American Museum of Natural History unveiled the Apex Stegosaurus, a record-breaking, near-complete fossil, highlighting significant paleontological history.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia

The discovery of a saber-toothed cat mummy is a significant find in paleontology, being the first of its kind in 28,000 years.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Do aliens exist? British astonaut Tim Peake says YES

So the chances are that there is complex, intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
UK news
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Accidentally Turned Lead Into Gold

CERN researchers accidentally transmuted lead into temporary gold nuclei, achieving a long-sought dream of alchemists.
#cosmology
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Shocking Dark Energy Findings Challenge the Standard Model of the Universe

New findings challenge long-held beliefs about dark energy and the cosmos' expansion, signaling potential revisions to the standard cosmological model.
#artificial-intelligence
fromAxios
9 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Axios interview: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis sees "watershed moment" for AI

Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
9 months ago

Axios interview: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis sees "watershed moment" for AI

AI advancements are now recognized for their contribution to scientific discovery, marking a pivotal moment in the field.
Hassabis expresses concern about the hype around AI, preferring a focus on its scientific potential.
He believes AI is underrated in the long-term despite recent popularity spikes.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists warn reaching out to aliens could 'end all life on Earth'

New evidence suggests potential biological activity on K2-18b, marking a significant step in the search for extraterrestrial life.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet

Astronomers found chemical signs of life on an exoplanet 124 light years away, igniting excitement and caution in the scientific community.
#colossal-squid
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Live colossal squid captured on video in wild for first time ever

The colossal squid has been filmed alive in the wild for the first time, marking a significant scientific breakthrough.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Live colossal squid captured on video in wild for first time ever

The colossal squid has been filmed alive in the wild for the first time, marking a significant scientific breakthrough.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: Women's work is missing from the scientific literature

The gender gap in research publishing is gradually improving.
Climate disasters are leading to an insurance crisis.
A promising antibiotic was discovered in ambient conditions after a year of neglect.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Photos from 50-year-old camera reveal truth about Loch Ness Monster

A 50-year-old camera trap discovered at Loch Ness failed to capture evidence of the Loch Ness Monster, highlighting ongoing mysteries.
The camera remains functional and preserved, contributing to the history of Loch Ness investigations.
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Researchers Found Promising Antibiotic In Garden Soil

A new molecule, lariocidin, discovered from soil samples shows promise in treating antibiotic-resistant e. coli infections.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Scientists Record First Known Shark Sounds

Nieder stated, "At first we had no idea what it was because sharks were not supposed to make any sounds." This exploration led to the groundbreaking discovery.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Berkeley Lab creates new molecule that could point the way to safe disposal of nuclear waste

Researchers successfully created a new molecule called berkelocene using a rare element, berkelium, defying previous theories about carbon's bonding with heavy metals.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: March 24, Exxon Valdez crashes in Alaska, creates massive oil spill

March 24 has seen significant historical events, including environmental disasters, scientific discoveries, and military actions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology

A groundbreaking discovery reveals that a complex single-celled alga can convert nitrogen, potentially revolutionizing agriculture and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
Alternative medicine
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to prevent unwanted hair

A common food additive may lead to a revolutionary method for hair removal by activating taste receptors in hair follicles.
#space-exploration
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's human conceit to think we're alone': life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says

Life likely exists beyond Earth, as believing otherwise showcases human arrogance, according to Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago
OMG science

Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter. Now it's happening

Bill Nye emphasized the importance of space exploration and the potential discovery of life on Europa during discussions with President Obama.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's human conceit to think we're alone': life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says

Life likely exists beyond Earth, as believing otherwise showcases human arrogance, according to Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter. Now it's happening

Bill Nye emphasized the importance of space exploration and the potential discovery of life on Europa during discussions with President Obama.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Hugging Face's chief science officer worries AI is becoming 'yes-men on servers' | TechCrunch

AI lacks creative problem-solving capabilities necessary for groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
Current AI technology mainly fills in existing knowledge gaps without generating new insights.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery

Pandemic travel restrictions prompted significant findings about Neanderthal and Homo sapiens interactions, challenging previous perceptions about human evolution timelines.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Louis Pasteur's Relentless Hunt for Germs Floating in the Air

Louis Pasteur embarked on a unique expedition to seek airborne germs on a glacier, showcasing his relentless pursuit of scientific discovery.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

Newly Discovered Asteroid 2024 YR4 Is at Risk of Hitting Earth. What Do We Do?

There's a very low, changing chance (2%) of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032, which has caused significant media attention.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 months ago

At what distance could a "twin Earth" detect our signals?

SETI has evolved significantly, focusing on detecting technosignatures from exoplanets with current technological advancements.
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

The Scientist vs. the Machine

Aidan Toner-Rodgers' research indicates that introducing AI in R&D can significantly enhance scientific discovery and efficiency in materials science, leading to transformative innovations.
Artificial intelligence
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fromMail Online
9 months ago

Scientists discover 80million-year-old 'fully intact' dinosaur eggs

Discovery of the smallest fully intact dinosaur egg sheds light on dinosaur reproduction and diversity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

These Tiny Worms Account for at Least 4 Nobel Prizes

Gary Ruvkun, a molecular biologist who received the Nobel Prize, humorously referred to the tiny worm Caenorhabditis elegans as "badass" while emphasizing its significant role in scientific research.
OMG science
fromBig Think
9 months ago

Is discovery inevitable or serendipitous?

"In one way or another, all the discoveries listed to date would have been made by other people. If the time was ripe in conceptual and technological terms..."
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fromAeon
10 months ago

What Pauli's neutrino reveals about scientific methodology | Aeon Essays

When radioactivity was discovered at the end of the 19th century, scientists were astonished by its ability to transmute one element into another, challenging previous beliefs.
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