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#dark-energy
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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.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Cosmologists intrigued by signs the universe might stop expanding

The universe's fate may change as dark energy appears to be weakening, possibly leading to varied future scenarios.
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fromWIRED
1 month 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: 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
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Cosmologists intrigued by signs the universe might stop expanding

The universe's fate may change as dark energy appears to be weakening, possibly leading to varied future scenarios.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 month 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.
more#dark-energy
#scientific-discovery
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fromBig Think
2 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.
fromAeon
2 days ago
philosophy

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

The article explores how historical figures contributed to our understanding of the cosmos, especially focusing on Eratosthenes and Kepler.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 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.
fromAeon
2 days ago
philosophy

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

The article explores how historical figures contributed to our understanding of the cosmos, especially focusing on Eratosthenes and Kepler.
more#scientific-discovery
#astronomy
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientists discover planet in our solar system that could have life

New evidence supports the existence of Planet Nine, a distant planet that could reshape our understanding of the solar system.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Flashes from ancient galaxy deepen mystery of fast radio bursts

Astronomers have traced the origin of a fast radio burst to an ancient galaxy, indicating a need for new understanding of these phenomena.
fromNature
1 week ago
OMG science

'Tatooine'-like planet orbits two stars but at a weird angle

Astronomers have found a planet orbiting a binary system of brown dwarfs at a unique angle.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientists discover planet in our solar system that could have life

New evidence supports the existence of Planet Nine, a distant planet that could reshape our understanding of the solar system.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Flashes from ancient galaxy deepen mystery of fast radio bursts

Astronomers have traced the origin of a fast radio burst to an ancient galaxy, indicating a need for new understanding of these phenomena.
fromNature
1 week ago
OMG science

'Tatooine'-like planet orbits two stars but at a weird angle

Astronomers have found a planet orbiting a binary system of brown dwarfs at a unique angle.
more#astronomy
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fromBig Think
1 week 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.
#nasa
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.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week 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.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists pinpoint WHERE 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit Earth

NASA predicts the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact Earth in 2032, threatening densely populated regions.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago
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I Used to Work at NASA. I Have Some Insights About Sex in Space.

Public curiosity about astronauts extends beyond scientific inquiry to include personal matters like bathroom habits and potential romantic relationships.
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
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week 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.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists pinpoint WHERE 'city-destroying' asteroid could hit Earth

NASA predicts the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact Earth in 2032, threatening densely populated regions.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago
OMG science

I Used to Work at NASA. I Have Some Insights About Sex in Space.

Public curiosity about astronauts extends beyond scientific inquiry to include personal matters like bathroom habits and potential romantic relationships.
more#nasa
#space-exploration
Science
fromWIRED
2 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
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Readers Respond to the January 2025 Issue

Exploring Planet Nine's existence could lead to a probe mission, taking decades to reach the planet if confirmed.
Science
fromWIRED
2 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
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Readers Respond to the January 2025 Issue

Exploring Planet Nine's existence could lead to a probe mission, taking decades to reach the planet if confirmed.
more#space-exploration
#theoretical-physics
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?

Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks 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
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?

Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks 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#theoretical-physics
#stars
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fromFuturism
3 weeks 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.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month 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
3 weeks 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.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month 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.
more#stars
#exoplanets
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Starts With A Bang podcast #116 - Disintegrating exoplanets

Exoplanets can experience extreme conditions leading to their physical disintegration, revealing insights into planetary interiors beyond our Solar System.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Starts With A Bang podcast #116 - Disintegrating exoplanets

Exoplanets can experience extreme conditions leading to their physical disintegration, revealing insights into planetary interiors beyond our Solar System.
more#exoplanets
fromThe Local France
1 month ago
London startup

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

The blue and white spiral seen in the sky over France and the UK was likely caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Weather forecasters confirmed the phenomenon was a result of the rocket's exhaust plume.
#black-holes
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
OMG science

Astrophysicist rates the science of 9 outer space movies and TV shows

The article explores the scientific concepts depicted in space-themed movies and TV shows, engaging viewers with astrophysics.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago
Design

Interstellar's Most Mind-Bending Tesseract Scene Gets Recreated Using 4,650 LEGO Bricks - Yanko Design

Interstellar excels in blending cinematic artistry with scientific concepts, significantly influencing public perception of black holes and their depiction.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
OMG science

Astrophysicist rates the science of 9 outer space movies and TV shows

The article explores the scientific concepts depicted in space-themed movies and TV shows, engaging viewers with astrophysics.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago
Design

Interstellar's Most Mind-Bending Tesseract Scene Gets Recreated Using 4,650 LEGO Bricks - Yanko Design

Interstellar excels in blending cinematic artistry with scientific concepts, significantly influencing public perception of black holes and their depiction.
more#black-holes
#milky-way
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

Surprising stars reveal second-closest supermassive black hole

Supermassive black holes create hypervelocity stars, indicating their presence even when not directly visible.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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 month ago

Surprising stars reveal second-closest supermassive black hole

Supermassive black holes create hypervelocity stars, indicating their presence even when not directly visible.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
more#milky-way
#neutrinos
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fromTheregister
1 month 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.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Ultrahigh Energy' Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the Sea

Physicists have discovered the most energetic neutrino ever recorded on Earth, potentially revealing cosmic accelerators at work.
OMG science
fromNature
2 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.
OMG science
fromTheregister
1 month 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Ultrahigh Energy' Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the Sea

Physicists have discovered the most energetic neutrino ever recorded on Earth, potentially revealing cosmic accelerators at work.
OMG science
fromNature
2 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#supernovae
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fromFuturism
1 month 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.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

JWST shocks the world with colliding neutron star discovery

Colliding neutron stars, rather than supernovae, are likely responsible for the creation of heavy elements like gold and platinum.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

JWST shocks the world with colliding neutron star discovery

Colliding neutron stars, rather than supernovae, are likely responsible for the creation of heavy elements like gold and platinum.
more#supernovae
#dark-matter
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month 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.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

Ask Ethan: Why doesn't dark matter collapse due to gravity?

Dark matter constitutes 27% of the universe's mass but doesn't collapse like normal matter due to basic principles of gravitational interactions.
fromHackernoon
10 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Are the Most Popular Methods of Dark Matter Detection? | HackerNoon

Direct detection of dark matter includes distinguishing elastic and inelastic scattering.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month 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
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: Why doesn't dark matter collapse due to gravity?

Dark matter constitutes 27% of the universe's mass but doesn't collapse like normal matter due to basic principles of gravitational interactions.
fromHackernoon
10 months ago
Miscellaneous

What Are the Most Popular Methods of Dark Matter Detection? | HackerNoon

Direct detection of dark matter includes distinguishing elastic and inelastic scattering.
more#dark-matter
#big-bang
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fromMail Online
1 month 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.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

How does cosmic inflation fare when put to the ultimate test?

The Universe began from a hot, dense state and has expanded over time, supported by substantial evidence.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

How does cosmic inflation fare when put to the ultimate test?

The Universe began from a hot, dense state and has expanded over time, supported by substantial evidence.
more#big-bang
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Environment

Equations of Motion in the Earth-Moon System | HackerNoon

The Earth and Moon revolve around their mutual center of mass in a locally inertial frame.
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.
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
2 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.
#chorus-waves
fromNature
3 months ago
Science

Field-particle energy transfer during chorus emissions in space - Nature

Chorus waves are crucial in space plasma interactions, affecting electron acceleration and auroras.
fromNature
3 months ago
Science

Field-particle energy transfer during chorus emissions in space - Nature

Chorus waves are crucial in space plasma interactions, affecting electron acceleration and auroras.
more#chorus-waves
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