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Measurements of a ‘Double Magic’ Atom Uncover an Unexpected Discovery

Physics /

A groundbreaking experiment smashing special lead atoms with high-speed particles has revealed an unexpected twist in nuclear physics. Physicists from the University of Surrey expected lead-208 (208Pb) to have a perfectly spherical nucleus. Instead, their findings showed a slightly flattened shape, challenging long-held assumptions about atomic structure. A Puzzle at the Heart of Nuclear Physics […]

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Ancient Martian Beaches Reveal Evidence of Oceans on the Red Planet

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Mars, often depicted as a dry, dusty, and barren desert, was once abundant in water, even containing oceans, according to a recent study. Ground-Penetrating Radar Reveals Evidence of Martian Beaches Using ground-penetrating radar, researchers have discovered underground features that resemble beaches, indicating that Mars hosted a northern sea 4 billion years ago. This is some

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U.S. Space Force’s X-37B Space Plane Takes a Selfie with Earth

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Last week, the U.S. Space Force shared an image from the uncrewed X-37B space plane’s seventh mission, capturing the orbital test vehicle soaring above Earth in High Earth Orbit—a selfie worth showcasing. The 29-foot (8.8-meter) Boeing-built autonomous spacecraft reportedly used its onboard camera to take the photo while performing an aerobraking maneuver. This technique involves

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SpaceX Says Starship Self-Destructed Due to Propellant Leaks, Fires, and a Comms Blackout

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

SpaceX revealed Monday that last month’s Starship explosion resulted from a chain reaction triggered by propellant leaks—a problem the company claims to have resolved ahead of a potential eighth test flight as early as Friday. The company is still awaiting FAA approval, either through the official closure of the “mishap investigation” or special authorization to

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Watch: The First Humanoid Robot to Do a Front Flip

Robotics, Science /

Zhongqing Robotics (also known as EngineAI), a Chinese robotics company, has recently introduced a humanoid robot that performs a front flip, marking a major milestone in the field of humanoid robotics. The Challenge of Perception and Safety in a Front Flip While robot backflips are no longer a novelty—thanks to Boston Dynamics’ Atlas doing one

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Cambium is Developing an AI System Designed to Convert Waste Wood Into Functional Lumber

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Across cities and suburbs in America, a common scene unfolds: trees are cut down and shredded instead of being repurposed into lumber. For Ben Christensen, this waste never sat right. Growing up in New Mexico surrounded by towering pines—and with a family deeply rooted in the timber industry, including his carpenter father—he developed a strong

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Study Finds Yogurt May Have Significant Benefits in Fighting Colon Cancer

Healthcare, Medicine /

A new long-term study in the U.S. suggests that consuming just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect the bowels from certain types of cancer. While scientists have long believed that the live bacteria in yogurt support gastrointestinal health, research findings have varied on the specific benefits and when they take effect. This

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Meteorite Iron Found in Ancient Iberian Treasure

Archaeology, Social /

Amid a collection of dazzling gold artifacts from the Iberian Bronze Age, two corroded items may hold the greatest significance. Meteorite Iron in Ancient Jewelry Researchers have determined that a faded bracelet and a rusted hollow hemisphere adorned with gold were crafted from iron sourced from meteorites that fell from space, not from earthly metals.

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