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#planet-formation
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

JWST catches star vaporizing the hottest rocky exoplanets

Planetary formation and characteristics are heavily influenced by location within a stellar system.
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fromArs Technica
11 hours 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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fromWIRED
1 month 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.
Science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

JWST catches star vaporizing the hottest rocky exoplanets

Planetary formation and characteristics are heavily influenced by location within a stellar system.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
11 hours 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
1 month 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#planet-formation
#cosmology
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 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
1 month 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
2 months ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 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
1 month 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.
more#cosmology
#galaxy-evolution
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week 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.
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fromwww.nature.com
1 week 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
#astronomy
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Mysterious radio signals discovered in 'unprecedented' part of space

Scientists have traced mysterious radio signals from space to a binary star system, marking a significant discovery in astrophysics.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild

The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week 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
1 month 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
2 days 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
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Mysterious radio signals discovered in 'unprecedented' part of space

Scientists have traced mysterious radio signals from space to a binary star system, marking a significant discovery in astrophysics.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Turn James Webb to Examine Black Hole at Center of Our Galaxy and Saw Something Wild

The James Webb Space Telescope captured unprecedented flares from Sagittarius A*, our Milky Way's black hole, showing dynamic changes in brightness.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week 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
1 month 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
2 days 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.
more#astronomy
#nasa
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

No, that's not a cosmic cone of shame-it's NASA's newest space telescope

SPHEREx will create a detailed 3D map of the night sky to explore fundamental questions about the Universe and life beyond.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earth

Extended exposure to microgravity leads to significant physical and mental challenges upon return to Earth.
Science
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

NASA telescope will study what put the bang in the big bang

SPHEREx is a compact NASA telescope aimed at investigating the origins of the universe and cosmic inflation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 days 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 weeks 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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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month 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
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

No, that's not a cosmic cone of shame-it's NASA's newest space telescope

SPHEREx will create a detailed 3D map of the night sky to explore fundamental questions about the Universe and life beyond.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earth

Extended exposure to microgravity leads to significant physical and mental challenges upon return to Earth.
Science
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

NASA telescope will study what put the bang in the big bang

SPHEREx is a compact NASA telescope aimed at investigating the origins of the universe and cosmic inflation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 days 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 weeks 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
1 month 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.
more#nasa
#space-exploration
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

That galaxy next door? It's home to a monster black hole

A newly identified supermassive black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud accelerates star movement, raising excitement among astronomers.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week 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
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Mysterious Signal Coming From a Dead Star and Its Companion

Astronomers found that a mysterious radio signal from deep space originates from a binary star system emitting radio emissions due to their magnetic interactions.
Science
fromWIRED
3 months ago

This Is Where Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2% impact risk with potentially devastating consequences for Earth in December 2032.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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
5 days 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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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

That galaxy next door? It's home to a monster black hole

A newly identified supermassive black hole in the Large Magellanic Cloud accelerates star movement, raising excitement among astronomers.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week 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
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Mysterious Signal Coming From a Dead Star and Its Companion

Astronomers found that a mysterious radio signal from deep space originates from a binary star system emitting radio emissions due to their magnetic interactions.
Science
fromWIRED
3 months ago

This Is Where Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2% impact risk with potentially devastating consequences for Earth in December 2032.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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
5 days ago
OMG science

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

more#space-exploration
#universe
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Could dark matter be "normal stuff" we can't see?

The Universe is made up of 5% normal matter and 95% dark matter and dark energy, which remain largely undetected.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Could dark matter be "normal stuff" we can't see?

The Universe is made up of 5% normal matter and 95% dark matter and dark energy, which remain largely undetected.
more#universe
#black-holes
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Study reveals how micro black hole would implode your brain

Primordial black holes, though tiny, have deadly effects, including tearing apart cells and generating shockwaves akin to gunfire.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week 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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Study reveals how micro black hole would implode your brain

Primordial black holes, though tiny, have deadly effects, including tearing apart cells and generating shockwaves akin to gunfire.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week 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
#dark-matter
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Something Deeply Weird Is Happening at the Core of Our Galaxy

New research suggests that dark matter could be lighter than previously thought, potentially explaining phenomena in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week 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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Something Deeply Weird Is Happening at the Core of Our Galaxy

New research suggests that dark matter could be lighter than previously thought, potentially explaining phenomena in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week 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
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fromMail Online
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 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
3 weeks 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
2 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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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fromBig Think
4 weeks 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

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.
#science-communication
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universe

The universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month 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
fromBig Think
2 months ago

3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universe

The universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Where did our universe come from?

The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.
more#science-communication
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fromFuturism
1 month 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.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Starts With A Bang podcast #116 - Disintegrating exoplanets

In fact, we've discovered a few systems that are so extreme, the planets that orbit them are in the process of disintegrating: where the heat, winds, and radiation from the parent star actually blows part of the planet itself away.
OMG science
fromThe Local France
1 month 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.
London startup
#big-bang
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

WATER formed billions of years earlier than previously thought

Water likely originated from supernova debris shortly after the Big Bang, indicating life-forming ingredients existed much earlier than previously believed.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Best-Yet Baby Pictures' of the Universe Unveiled

The Atacama Cosmology Telescope's latest results provide groundbreaking insights into the early universe's structure and composition through high-definition images of the cosmic microwave background.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

WATER formed billions of years earlier than previously thought

Water likely originated from supernova debris shortly after the Big Bang, indicating life-forming ingredients existed much earlier than previously believed.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Best-Yet Baby Pictures' of the Universe Unveiled

The Atacama Cosmology Telescope's latest results provide groundbreaking insights into the early universe's structure and composition through high-definition images of the cosmic microwave background.
more#big-bang
#neutrinos
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Things looking down for cutting-edge cosmic observatories

Neutrinos are elusive particles that can provide valuable insights into cosmic events, despite being extremely difficult to detect.
OMG science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Things looking down for cutting-edge cosmic observatories

Neutrinos are elusive particles that can provide valuable insights into cosmic events, despite being extremely difficult to detect.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: A simple blood test could diagnose pancreatic cancer early

A new blood test can identify early-stage pancreatic cancer with promising accuracy.
The highest-energy neutrino ever detected hints at cosmic phenomena from distant galaxies.
more#neutrinos
#spirituality
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fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
2 months ago

Scientists reveal what made them go from atheists to believers in God

Three scientists who were once atheists found spiritual faith through personal experiences of grief and awe in the universe.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Revealed: The five clues that an afterlife really DOES exist

Death may be a transition to a new realm, supported by evidence from science and philosophy.
OMG science
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
2 months ago

Scientists reveal what made them go from atheists to believers in God

Three scientists who were once atheists found spiritual faith through personal experiences of grief and awe in the universe.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Revealed: The five clues that an afterlife really DOES exist

Death may be a transition to a new realm, supported by evidence from science and philosophy.
more#spirituality
#supermassive-black-holes
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Surprising stars reveal second-closest supermassive black hole

Supermassive black holes create hypervelocity stars, indicating their presence even when not directly visible.
Science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way

The Large Magellanic Cloud may host a supermassive black hole, challenging previously held beliefs about black holes in dwarf galaxies.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Surprising stars reveal second-closest supermassive black hole

Supermassive black holes create hypervelocity stars, indicating their presence even when not directly visible.
Science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way

The Large Magellanic Cloud may host a supermassive black hole, challenging previously held beliefs about black holes in dwarf galaxies.
more#supermassive-black-holes
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Something Mysterious Swept Over Our Entire Solar System, Scientists Say

The Radcliffe wave engulfed our Solar System around 14 million years ago, impacting Earth's environment and visibility in the sky.
Science
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Keeping Time on the Moon: A Relativistic Approach to Lunar Clocks | HackerNoon

Transformation between barycentric and Fermi normal coordinates aids in understanding gravitational influences at the Moon.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Equations of Motion in the Earth-Moon System | HackerNoon

In constructing a freely falling center of mass frame for the Earth-Moon system, we find that the mutual orbit of both celestial bodies aligns with Kepler's laws.
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Film
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Neil deGrasse Tyson Lists the Best and Worst Sci-Fi Movies: The Blob, Back to the Future, 2001: A Space Odyssey & More

Neil deGrasse Tyson critiques scientific accuracy in films, valuing those that resonate truthfully with scientific principles.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Map reveals what will happen if asteroid hits most populated cities

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 2.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032, risking devastating consequences for populated areas.
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