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There was once a magma-filled ocean on the south pole of the moon, scientists recently discovered after analyzing lunar soil.

A rare landing on the south pole of the moon led to this scientific discovery

The alchemist and astronomer Tycho Brahe left an indelible mark on the Renaissance era with his work, which was well ahead of his time. The well-preserved and somewhat mystifying ruins of Uraniborg, on the now Swedish island of Ven, stand tall as a testament to his brilliant and enigmatic mind.

Search of Tycho Brahe's alchemy lab yields element that confounds scientists

Researchers have discovered that baby stars emit plumes of magnetic flux during their formation. Researchers from Kyushu University have unveiled new insights into the development of baby stars. Utilizing the ALMA radio telescope in Chile, the team discovered that the protostellar disk surrounding a nascent star expels plumes of dust, gas, and electromagnetic energy in its early stages. These ejections, referred to as ‘sneezes’ by the researchers, release the magnetic flux within the protostellar disk and may play a crucial role in star formation. Their findings have been published in The Astrophysical Journal.

“Quite Unexpected” – Astronomers Discover Strange Spike-Like Structures Extending From Protostellar Disk

The findings may lead to the creation of the most precise clock ever, facilitating advancements in deep space navigation and communication. Using a laser to raise the energy state of an atom’s nucleus, known as excitation, can lead to the development of the most precise atomic clocks. This process has been challenging because the electrons surrounding the nucleus are highly reactive to light, necessitating more light to affect the nucleus. UCLA physicists have overcome this by bonding the electrons with fluorine in a transparent crystal, allowing them to excite the neutrons in a thorium atom’s nucleus using a moderate amount of laser light. This achievement paves the way for significantly more accurate measurements of time, gravity, and other fields, far surpassing the current accuracy levels provided by atomic electrons.

Astonishing Nuclear Breakthrough Could Rewrite the Fundamental Constants of Nature

Climate change is causing significant habitat loss for key marine species like sharks and tunas in crucial oceanic regions, with some species potentially losing up to 70% of their habitats by 2100. A study of 12 species of highly migratory fish predators—including sharks, tuna, and billfish such as marlin and...

Major Habitat Loss Looms for Top Marine Predators Amid Climate Change

Researchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to transform microplastic waste into graphene, a material that’s not only 200 times stronger than steel and harder than diamonds, but also boasts exceptional conductivity and flexibility. This innovative approach tackles the pressing environmental issue of microplastic pollution while leveraging the extraordinary properties of graphene, opening up new possibilities for sustainable material production across various industries.

From Waste to Wonder: Turning Microplastics into Graphene

Hawaii State

A trio of citizen scientists have made a discovery that will see them published in the prestigious journal Astrophysical Journal Letters. That's pretty impressive, but the nature of the discovery is also remarkable by itself. While working on NASA’s Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project, Martin Kabatnik, Thomas P. Bickle, and Dan Caselden spotted a faint object moving unbelievably fast. Follow-up observations confirmed this weird object as an astronomical first—a tiny star (or a huge planet) rocketing out of our galaxy.

Citizen Scientists Spot Mysterious Object Clocked at 1 Million Miles Per Hour

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One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Scientists have demonstrated the harmful effects of saturated fats on heart health, while omega-3 fatty acids like EPA show protective effects. A recent study by a Japanese research team reveals how EPA helps maintain calcium homeostasis in heart cells disrupted by saturated fats, involving key pathways and regulatory proteins that could guide future dietary recommendations and health guidelines.

Scientists Discover How Omega-3 Battles Heart Disease at the Molecular Level

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Researchers have developed a hydrogel that can learn to play the game Pong, demonstrating that even simple materials can exhibit adaptive behaviors akin to those seen in living systems. The study, led by Dr. Yoshikatsu Hayashi from the University of Reading, also revealed that similar hydrogels could mimic cardiac tissue,...

Pong Prodigy: “Hydrogel Brain” Defies Expectations With Deep Learning

Something in space powerful enough to slingshot a would-be star out of the Milky Way at a million miles an hour is mystifying scientists. A team of citizen scientists first discovered the object while they were working on NASA’s Backyard Worlds Planet 9 project, which uses images from the space agency’s WISE (Wide-field Infrared Explorer) mission. The mission ran from 2009 to 2011 and mapped the sky in infrared light. Once scientists at NASA got involved, they’ve since learned more about the object, including what it could be made of and where it came from.

Astronomers Just Discovered A Low-Mass Object Flying At a Million Miles Per Hour

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks identified a new electromagnetic wave called the “specularly reflected whistler.” This wave, caused by low-latitude lightning, challenged earlier notions by revealing that lightning energy can escape the ionosphere and enter the magnetosphere, impacting space weather dynamics. The study found specularly reflected...

Discovery of electromagnetic wave reveals new phenomenon affecting Earth’s radiation belts

Researchers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have identified new details about the size and appearance of the North Star, also known as Polaris. The new research is published in The Astrophysical Journal. Earth's North Pole points to a direction in space marked by...

New view of North Star reveals spotted surface

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Defying Temperature Limits: Devil’s Staircase Phenomenon Yields Unexpected Hall Effect Breakthrough

Researchers discovered a significant anomalous Hall effect in the magnetic material SrCo6O11 at temperatures above its magnetic transition, where it exhibits a phenomenon known as the...

Defying Temperature Limits: Devil’s Staircase Phenomenon Yields Unexpected Hall Effect Breakthrough

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