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astronomy
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Science

Interstellar interlopers like Oumuamua and Borisov are much more common than previously thought

The first interstellar interloper detected in the solar system, 1I/'Oumuamua, was not gravitationally bound to the Sun, setting it apart from typical celestial bodies.
Discovery of 2I/Borisov, following 1I/'Oumuamua, implies interstellar objects may be more common than previously thought, with estimates suggesting thousands within Neptune's orbit. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Black Holes Are Even Weirder Than You Imagined

Understanding black holes is awe-inspiring for scientists due to the complex nature and extreme behaviors involved.
Recent discoveries, such as the observation of the oldest black hole and interactions between supermassive black holes, showcase the increasing knowledge in this field. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Astronomers Are Snapping Baby Pictures of Planets by the Dozen

Advancements in technology and observational capabilities have significantly improved our understanding of planet formation.
Astronomers have recently observed 86 nascent planetary families, providing a wealth of new data for analysis. [ more ]
moreastronomy
Nature
4 weeks ago
Data science

What science can learn from Swiss apprenticeships

CERN's ongoing research explores the origins of the Universe and fundamental particles.
Discoveries made at CERN have profound impacts on both the scientific world and society as a whole. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Data science

Massive Cosmic Map Suggests Dark Energy Is Even Weirder Than We Thought

Dark energy's acceleration of cosmic expansion may be evolving over time, challenging previous assumptions. [ more ]
theconversation.com
2 months ago
OMG science

This Treasured Fossil Turns Out to Be a Forgery

Fake fossils can mislead scientists into studying inaccurate ancient pasts.
Tridentinosaurus antiquus fossil was found to have fake skin traces, although some parts of the fossil were still genuine. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Writing

Poem of the week: Losing Galileo by Olga Dermott-Bond

The poem 'Losing Galileo' reflects on the significance of Galileo Galilei's scientific discoveries and the potential consequences of disregarding them.
The poet's writing style combines personal and confrontational elements with technical skill and an ambitious political and historical vision. [ more ]
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