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New distance measurements bolster challenge to basic model of universe
A new set of precision distance measurements made with an international collection of radio telescopes have…
Scientists claim to have recreated Earth’s first life
They claim to have recreated life. Sort of. Read more at Futurism…
Random Search Wired Into Animals May Help Them Hunt
The paper evoked a level of controversy that still surprises Viswanathan. The mathematical ideas were embraced…
Astrophysicists confirm cornerstone of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
An international collaboration of scientists has recorded the most accurate confirmation to date for one of…
Scientists Have Discovered Vast Unidentified Structures Deep Inside the Earth
Scientists combed through nearly 30 years of earthquake data to probe huge and mysterious objects near…
Scientists claim the universe is actually flat
“This result shows the power of galaxy surveys to pin down the amount of dark energy…
James Webb Space Telescope will “absolutely” not launch in March
Not surprisingly JWST lunch won’t happen according to most recent plan. Current pandemy is taking its…
A Surprise Discovery Points to the Source of Fast Radio Bursts
The mystery of where fast radio bursts come from appeared to have been solved. The astronomers…
The US could shift to 90-percent renewable energy by 2035 at no extra cost
The US could but most probably won’t shift to 90-percent renewable energy by 2035 at no…
‘Amazing’ Math Bridge Extended Beyond Fermat’s Last Theorem
For a diophantine equation, you can count how many solutions the equation has. For the kind…
The ‘Useless’ Perspective That Transformed Mathematics
Representation theory emerged in the late 19th century. In 1897, the English mathematician wrote that he…
This frog’s babies erupt out of its back—and other surprising ways animals give birth
Mammals aren’t alone—some reptiles, amphibians, and insects give birth to live young. Read more…
Are viruses alive? Perhaps we’re asking the wrong question
We don’t fully understand viruses, and we’re still trying to understand life. Read more at The…
Physicists entangle 15 trillion hot atoms
Quantum entanglement is a process in which two or more particles become linked. The discovery could…
Mysterious deep-space flashes repeat every 157 days
The find could be a big clue about the nature of fast radio bursts. Read more…
This Is Why Some Galaxies Have A Green Glow, Even Though There Are No Green Stars
Some rare galaxies exhibit a green glow thanks to the presence of doubly ionized oxygen. Oxygen…
Renewables surpass coal in US energy generation for first time in 130 years
“We are seeing the end of coal.” Read more at Grist…
Briefcase-Sized Satellite Spots an Exoplanet, Sets Record | Digital Trends
NASA’s ASTERIA satellite wasn’t originally intended to do science but it still managed to spot the…
NASA Explains Moon Return Plans in Stunning Animated Short
NASA intends to return to the moon to stay. The infrastructure needed to make it possible…