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How primordial black holes from early universe could solve mystery of dark matter

A MIT study suggests primordial black holes formed in the early universe may have absorbed free quarks and gluons, gaining color charge. This could explain the origin of these potential dark matter candidates and their impact on cosmic evolution. The research predicts these black holes would have very low mass but high color charge. This work offers new perspectives on dark matter and the early universe, with...

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IronCalc – Open-Source Spreadsheet Engine

IronCalc aims to provide a robust, open-source spreadsheet engine addressing gaps in the industry. The project offers a feature-rich, Excel-compatible solution that is fast, lightweight, and internationally accessible, while also...

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US firm sets record in fusion, sustains plasma at 392 million degrees F for 24 hrs

Quantum Kinetics Corporation (QKC) claims a world record in nuclear fusion, achieving plasma temperatures of 392 million degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours, surpassing Korea's KSTAR reactor. QKC's modular reactor reportedly...

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Your next smartwatch could be battery-free –and powered by your skin

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed "Power-over-Skin," a technique to power wearable devices through the human body using 40 MHz RF energy. This technology could enable smaller, battery-free wearables like medical...

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Space policy is about to get pretty wild, y’all

Elon Musk's support of Donald Trump's reelection has positioned him as a potential key advisor on U.S. space policy, raising concerns about conflicts of interest given his role at SpaceX. This could lead to major changes at NASA,...

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Astronauts tight-lipped about reason for hospital visit after 235 days in space

NASA astronauts Barrett, Dominick, and Epps safely returned from a 235-day ISS mission, experiencing unexpected medical issues upon splashdown that required a brief hospital stay, prompting NASA to investigate while the crew...

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Antimatter could travel by truck, a test with protons shows

Scientists successfully transported protons by truck, simulating antiproton transport, as part of the BASE-STEP project to distribute antiprotons from CERN to other European labs, potentially enhancing research on...

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New gene discovery lets crops convert nitrogen in air to fertilizer naturally

Scientists have discovered a simpler pathway using just seven genes that allows cereal crops like corn and rice to convert nitrogen from air into fertilizer naturally. This breakthrough could eliminate the need for artificial...

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CERN scientists to explore interactions between Higgs bosons to unlock new physics

CERN scientists are investigating Higgs boson pair interactions to explore physics beyond the Standard Model. The ATLAS experiment examined events where two Higgs bosons decay into multiple leptons. Although Higgs boson pair...

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World’s first vision-restoring stem cell treatment marks major eye care breakthrough

A pioneering stem cell treatment has demonstrated potential in restoring vision for those with impaired eyesight. A study in Nature reported that three out of four patients with limbal stem-cell deficit (LSCD) experienced...

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Russia launches world’s most powerful nuclear icebreaker with 350 MW thermal capacity

Russia launched Chukotka, the world's strongest nuclear icebreaker, capable of breaking 2.8-meter ice with 350 MW thermal power, as part of its strategy to increase Northern Sea Route cargo traffic and build more icebreakers.

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Scientists to mimic neutron star conditions in lab with supersolid breakthrough

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding supersolids, an exotic state of matter that behaves like both a solid and a liquid. Using magnetic fields to rotate a supersolid, researchers observed tiny quantum whirlpools...

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The Prototype: SpaceX Plans Orbital Refueling Of Starship

SpaceX plans to conduct a sixth test flight of its Starship rocket as early as November 18, reusing the booster recovered last month. The company aims to develop a fully reusable launch system and intends to perform an orbital...

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A cosmic census triples the known number of black holes in dwarf galaxies

A large-scale survey has discovered thousands of new active black holes in dwarf galaxies and hundreds of intermediate-mass black hole candidates, tripling the known number in small galaxies from 500 to 2,500. This could help...

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Sky Gazing on Mars

Mars has unique atmospheric conditions that create fascinating cloud formations and sky colors. The planet experiences ice fogs, cirrus clouds, and dramatic sunsets, with a reddish daytime sky and blue-white sun at dusk due to...

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Researchers develop low-cost system to detect wildfires within seconds of ignition

FireLoc, a new crowdsourcing system using mobile phones, can detect and map wildfires within seconds of ignition, spotting fires up to 3,000 feet away and pinpointing locations within 180 feet, potentially saving lives and...

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A star winked out of sight. Could it be a ‘failed supernova’?

A massive star in the Andromeda galaxy mysteriously faded from view between 2016 and 2023, potentially representing a "failed supernova" and the birth of a black hole. While not yet conclusive, this observation could provide...

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Building homes without skilled labor? Here’s how mobile micro-factories make it possible

Mobile micro-factories by Cuby Technologies produce home construction kits on-site, addressing labor shortages and reducing costs by simplifying the process into 37 stages manageable by unskilled workers, potentially lowering...

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China’s 10-ton monster drone mothership could unleash swarms mid-air

A Chinese drone mothership concept called Jiu Tian has been spotted at the Zhuhai Air Show grounds. Designed by the government-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the jet-powered drone has a maximum takeoff weight of 10...

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High-energy heavy ion collisions reveal subtleties of nuclear structure at US lab

High-energy heavy ion collisions at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider revealed detailed atomic nuclei shapes, quantifying overall shape and triaxiality, which may enhance understanding of nuclear fission, element formation, and...

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Discover 8 astonishing geological phenomena that defy explanation

Earth boasts several mysterious geological phenomena, including sailing stones in Death Valley and blue lava in Indonesia. Other notable examples are brinicles in polar regions, fairy circles in the Namib desert, the "Door to...

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‘Hawking radiation’ that may be erasing black holes could reveal new physics

Physicists propose that Hawking radiation from primordial black holes (PBHs) might unveil new physics. These PBHs, formed shortly after the Big Bang, could be exploding across the universe. Future telescopes may detect these...

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What happens in your brain while you watch a movie

Neuroscientists created a detailed functional brain map by analyzing fMRI scans of people watching movie clips. The study identified 24 brain networks associated with specific aspects of sensory and cognitive processing,...

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Arecibo telescope might have failed because of weak sockets

The collapse of Arecibo Observatory's 305-meter telescope in 2020 was likely caused by zinc creep in cable sockets, possibly accelerated by electromagnetic radiation. A National Academies committee report suggests low-current...

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