A study has revealed that galaxies possess a regulatory mechanism similar to a heart and lungs, which controls their growth by limiting gas absorption. This mechanism, involving a supermassive black hole and its jet emissions, prevents galaxies from expanding too rapidly, ensuring their longevity and preventing premature aging into “zombie” galaxies.

Black Holes: Not Destroyers but Protectors

Astronomers have verified that variations in the chemical makeup of binary stars originate from the initial phases of their formation. Recent research using the Gemini South telescope has shown that differences in the chemical compositions of binary stars are due to primordial conditions in their birth clouds, challenging previous theories and suggesting a more complex process of star and planet formation.

Unprecedented Discovery: Astronomers Discover Primordial Differences in Binary Stars

A research team developed a novel “motion picture” method to measure the precession rate of the Milky Way’s warp using Cepheid variable stars. Their findings suggest the Milky Way’s dark matter halo is slightly oblate, shaping our understanding of galactic dynamics and the structure of the universe.

Revealing the Milky Way’s Warp: How Cepheid Stars Map Our Dark Matter Halo

The tests targeted the existence of the elusive matter, although it has never been observed. Computer simulations by astronomers, including those at the University of California, Irvine, support the existence of dark matter. Although dark matter has not been directly detected, many physicists believe it must exist to explain various phenomena in the observable universe.

Galactic Features Reveal Dark Matter’s Invisible Hand

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A new artificial turf can cool itself by storing rainwater and using capillary action to reduce surface temperatures, providing a safer and more sustainable alternative for urban sports fields. The natural grass in city parks and sports fields has often been replaced with more durable artificial turf, as it allows...

Beat the Heat: How Self-Cooling Artificial Turf is Transforming Cities

Two new, basic research studies in rodents (mice and rats) analyzed the impacts that alcohol may have on the heart. In a mouse study, abnormal heart rhythms that can occur after a pattern of repeated simulation of binge drinking may be related to a spike in a stress protein found in the heart. Researchers tested a heart-protective molecule to reduce the stress protein spike and the resulting irregular heart rhythms.

Cardiac Consequences: New Research Explores Alcohol’s Influence on Heart Health

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“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Neolithic societies at Coro Trasito favored deer for making projectile tips, indicating a nuanced approach to species selection in their toolmaking practices. New research led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and CSIC reveals that the earliest Neolithic groups to settle in the Pyrenean site of Coro Trasito used species selection strategies to manufacture their bone tools and chose deer for the projectile tips. The researchers obtained these findings using an innovative combination of methods that had never been applied in a Neolithic site before.

7,000-Year-Old Deer Bones Reveal Secrets of Ancient Neolithic Tool Manufacturing

German researchers have created a catalyst that converts ammonia into hydrogen and nitrite, potentially combining hydrogen production and fertilizer creation in one process. A research team from the University Alliance Ruhr in Germany has discovered a catalyst capable of converting ammonia into both hydrogen, an energy carrier, and nitrite, a precursor for fertilizer. Traditionally, the production of hydrogen and fertilizer has involved separate chemical processes.

“This Had Never Been Done Before” – New Dual-Use Catalyst Overcomes the Thermodynamic Canyon

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

A special issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on chrononutrition clarifies the science behind the effectiveness of fasting regimes. Recent research explores how aligning meal times with our biological clocks can improve health, focusing on intermittent fasting’s role in weight management and metabolic health without the need for calorie counting.

What Time Do You Eat? Recent Research Reveals That It Can Impact Your Overall Health

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Upside Foods, a leading player in the cultivated meat industry, has announced significant staffing adjustments as it navigates challenges within the sector. The company, known for its innovative approach to producing meat from cell cultures, cited the need to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.

A Leading Food Company Announces a Significant Wave of Layoffs

A novel electroadhesion process allows for the easy and reversible attachment of hydrogels to metals using electricity, effective on a variety of materials from food to metals. How would you stick a slice of banana to a sheet of copper? Until a few months ago, you couldn’t. But a new...

Electroadhesion: The Magic of Making Materials Stick Without Glue [Video]

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Cats are cherished companions, captivating us with their grace, independence, and playful antics. A question often pondered by cat enthusiasts is, "How long do cats really live?" Understanding the typical lifespans of our feline friends can help us provide the best care throughout their lives. This article delves into the factors affecting cat longevity, the average lifespan of different breeds, and ways to ensure a long, healthy life for your cat.

Typical Cat Lifespans - How Long Do They Really Live?

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A study from the University of Michigan has identified a new potential treatment for food allergies using inulin, a plant fiber known for its safety and versatility. The research showed that inulin gel-based oral immunotherapy could effectively prevent allergic reactions in mice by targeting gut bacteria and promoting tolerance to various allergens. This innovative approach could offer sustained relief from food allergies, with further research needed to move towards clinical applications.

New Treatment for Food Allergies? Dietary Supplement Shows Promising Results

The study broadly reveals how fast brain waves, previously overlooked, establish fundamental patterns of sleep and wakefulness. Scientists have developed a new method to analyze sleep and wake states by detecting ultra-fast neuronal activity patterns, just milliseconds long, challenging traditional understandings based on slower brain waves. This research also uncovered that individual brain regions can briefly transition between sleep and wake independently, revealing complex, localized brain activities that may reshape our understanding of sleep mechanics.

Redefining Consciousness: Scientists Discover That Small Regions of the Brain Can Take Micro-Naps While the Rest of the Brain Is Awake

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Unraveling Dark Energy and Cosmic Expansion With an 11-Ton Time Machine

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), mounted on a telescope in Arizona, has created the largest 3-D map of the cosmos, mapping over 30 million galaxies...

Unraveling Dark Energy and Cosmic Expansion With an 11-Ton Time Machine

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