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Astronomers Discover Largest Explosions Since the Big Bang

Astronomy, Science, Space & Environment / Samilton Santos

The Gaia space telescope has unexpectedly captured a previously unknown type of enormous cosmic explosion—arguably the biggest bursts since the Big Bang itself. Gigantic Flares from Distant Galaxies Originating from distant galactic cores, Gaia detected sudden and intense surges in brightness—massive light flares that lasted far longer than any previously documented. These explosions release energy […]

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Famous ‘Gateway to Hell’ Fire May Be Coming to an End After 50 Years

Earth Science, Environmental Science / Samilton Santos

Turkmenistan announced on Thursday that it has significantly reduced the fire that has been burning for five decades at a site known as the “Gateway to Hell.” Origin of the ‘Gateway to Hell’ The flames have been burning continuously since 1971 in the Karakum Desert, after Soviet scientists accidentally drilled into an underground gas pocket.

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Private Japanese Moon Lander Sets Course for Landing in the Moon’s Remote Northern Region

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science / Marcílio Santos

A Japanese private lunar lander is approaching the moon, targeting a landing in the uncharted far northern region with a small rover onboard. Tokyo-based company ispace is making another attempt at a moon landing on Friday (Japan time), joining the intensifying wave of commercial missions to the lunar surface. Resilience Lander Carries Rover and Artistic

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Why Can Some People Function on Less Sleep? Genetics May Hold the Key

Healthcare, Medicine / Ngoma Manuel

Ever wonder why some people wake up refreshed after just a few hours of sleep, while others can’t function without a full eight? Take former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher—she famously slept only four hours a night, working late and rising early without missing a beat. For the average person, though, that kind of routine

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Big Bang May Not Have Been the Beginning of Everything, New Theory Suggests

Galactic Astronomy, Space & Environment, Tech / Samilton Santos

The Big Bang is often described as the explosive moment that gave rise to the Universe – a singular point where space, time, and matter came into existence. But what if that wasn’t truly the beginning? What if our Universe originated from something that came before – something both familiar and revolutionary? A Bold Alternative

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The Team Conducts 3D Recognition Of Transparent Objects In Under Two Seconds

Engineering, Robotics / Valeriano Ndeyi

What once required 15 seconds now takes under 2: Thanks to innovative single-shot technology, the goROBOT3D system—developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF—can now measure 3D objects much more efficiently, even those that are transparent or black. The institute will unveil this technology for the first time at

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Fruit Flies and Cocaine: Unlikely Allies in Addiction Research

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

Genetically modified fruit flies can develop a dependence on cocaine in just 16 hours—a breakthrough that could transform how we study and treat substance addiction. In a surprising twist for addiction research, a team at the University of Utah has genetically engineered fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The study, led by Dr.

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Experimental Therapy Extends Cancer Patients’ Lives by 40% in Clinical Trial

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

A cutting-edge treatment aimed at combating some of the most aggressive forms of stomach cancer has shown encouraging results in a phase 2 clinical trial, offering significant tumor reduction and extended survival times. Harnessing the Body’s Own Defenses The approach uses a type of CAR T cell immunotherapy, in which a patient’s own immune cells

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New System Improves Machine Recognition of Facial Expressions

Applied Science, Robotics / Ngoma Manuel

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers are developing a new method to help machines better recognize human facial expressions and become more emotionally aware. “As digital systems like virtual assistants and wellness apps interact more with people, it’s crucial they understand human emotions,” said ECU Ph.D. student Sharjeel Tahir. A More Human Approach to Emotion Recognition

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A Huge Saharan Dust Plume Is Headed Toward the United States

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Jorge Paka

Dust from the Sahara Desert is set to drift over the southeastern United States this week, part of an annual weather phenomenon that doesn’t always make it as far as North America. Saharan Air Layer Sends Thick Dust Plumes Across Atlantic Each Summer, Driven by Tropical Winds and Moist Ocean Air The dust originates from

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