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fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Detect "Alien Structures" at the Heart of Our Galaxy

Astronomers discovered strange filaments surrounding the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, influencing gas cycles and emissions.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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
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
3 weeks 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
fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Detect "Alien Structures" at the Heart of Our Galaxy

Astronomers discovered strange filaments surrounding the supermassive black hole at our galaxy's center, influencing gas cycles and emissions.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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.
OMG science
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
3 weeks 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.
more#astronomy
fromAeon
1 day 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
2 days 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
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says

Dark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Einstein called it his biggest blunder. Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansion

Berkeley Lab's findings suggest dark energy may be an evolving form of matter, challenging the concept of it as a universal constant.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surprise

Before stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Is dark energy weakening? DESI's results are ambiguous

The ΛCDM model, while powerful, has unresolved discrepancies in cosmic measurements, indicating our understanding of the Universe might require revisions.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says

Dark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Einstein called it his biggest blunder. Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansion

Berkeley Lab's findings suggest dark energy may be an evolving form of matter, challenging the concept of it as a universal constant.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surprise

Before stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Is dark energy weakening? DESI's results are ambiguous

The ΛCDM model, while powerful, has unresolved discrepancies in cosmic measurements, indicating our understanding of the Universe might require revisions.
more#cosmology
#exoplanets
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fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Scientists Observe Carbon Dioxide on Planets Outside the Solar System for the First Time

Carbon dioxide detected on exoplanets suggests formation processes resemble those of Jupiter and Saturn.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Scientists Observe Carbon Dioxide on Planets Outside the Solar System for the First Time

Carbon dioxide detected on exoplanets suggests formation processes resemble those of Jupiter and Saturn.
more#exoplanets
#dark-matter
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Jeremiah Ostriker, Who Plumbed Dark Forces That Shape Universe, Dies at 86

Jeremiah Ostriker revolutionized our understanding of galaxies, demonstrating the dominance of dark matter over visible stars in cosmic evolution.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month 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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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Jeremiah Ostriker, Who Plumbed Dark Forces That Shape Universe, Dies at 86

Jeremiah Ostriker revolutionized our understanding of galaxies, demonstrating the dominance of dark matter over visible stars in cosmic evolution.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month 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
#nasa
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fromFuturism
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

NASA's Next Major Space Telescope Is Ready to Launch. Trump Wants to Kill It and Other Vital Science

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is close to launching, aiming to uncover dark universe secrets, but budget cuts threaten its future.
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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

At the American Museum of Natural History, a Look to Outer Space

The exhibition 'Eyes on the Universe' offers a captivating visual experience of space through stunning photographs, reflecting current public interest in space exploration.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 weeks 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

NASA's Next Major Space Telescope Is Ready to Launch. Trump Wants to Kill It and Other Vital Science

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is close to launching, aiming to uncover dark universe secrets, but budget cuts threaten its future.
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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

At the American Museum of Natural History, a Look to Outer Space

The exhibition 'Eyes on the Universe' offers a captivating visual experience of space through stunning photographs, reflecting current public interest in space exploration.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 weeks 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#nasa
#space-exploration
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Five lawsuits have been filed in response to NIH cuts - what now?

Research has revealed a new upper limit for neutrino mass at 0.45 eV and observed a planet falling into its host star.
fromFuturism
1 month 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Five lawsuits have been filed in response to NIH cuts - what now?

Research has revealed a new upper limit for neutrino mass at 0.45 eV and observed a planet falling into its host star.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
OMG science

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

more#space-exploration
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks 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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OMG science
fromBig Think
3 weeks 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.
#stellar-evolution
OMG science
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.
OMG science
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
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

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

"Encounters in the Milky Way takes visitors on a time-traveling journey, revealing how cosmic movements impact our solar system, highlighting new discoveries from the Gaia mission."
OMG science
#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.
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

more#white-dwarfs
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
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
#black-holes
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fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
more#black-holes
#universe
more#universe
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fromMail Online
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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.
#dark-energy
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fromWIRED
3 months ago

Evidence Grows That Dark Energy Changes Over Time

DESI aims to measure the universe's expansion by analyzing distances to galaxies and quasars over 11 billion years.
OMG science
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%.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Evidence Grows That Dark Energy Changes Over Time

DESI aims to measure the universe's expansion by analyzing distances to galaxies and quasars over 11 billion years.
OMG science
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
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.
philosophy
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientist Says Sign of "Teeming" Alien Life Caused Him "Shock"

Scientists have discovered strong biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting potential signs of extraterrestrial life, though they remain cautious in their conclusions.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Where did our universe come from?

The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Intrigued by Stars Singing Ancient Songs

Stars dim and brighten due to vibrations, which researchers converted into sound, revealing new insights into their lifecycles.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Blue spiral in sky above France and UK likely from SpaceX rocket

The rocket's frozen exhaust plume appears to be spinning in the atmosphere and reflecting the sunlight, causing it to appear as a spiral in the sky.
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