Several theories about how the Earth and the Moon were formed, most involving a giant impact. They vary …
new discoveries
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Quantum computers are becoming ever more complex and powerful. Researchers at the University of Innsbruck, in collaboration with …
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Using data from ESA’s Gaia astrometry mission, astronomers have identified the closest known black hole, less than 1,600 …
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Neutron stars are the densest objects in our universe, except for black holes. As their name suggests, neutron …
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Environment
Scientists Identify the Highest-Ever Recorded Volcanic Plume
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano produced the highest-ever recorded volcanic plume. Using satellite …
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Mysteries
Scientists Study Meteorites to Explore How Earth Acquired Its Water
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEach year, hundreds of meteorites — rocky bodies left over from the formation of the solar system — …
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Space
Haunting Portrait: NASA’s Webb Reveals Dusty Structure of the Pillars of Creation
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe observatory’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) provides a different view of the famous Pillars of Creation, revealing young stars …
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A recently released set of topography maps provides new evidence for an ancient northern ocean on Mars. The …
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Seismologists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new method to scan the deep interior of …
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Arts
Physically Active Lessons in School Can Enhance Pupils’ Learning and Motor Skills
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSports scientists at Nottingham Trent University examined how bouts of physically active math lessons for eight hours per …