University of Queensland scientists have cracked a long-standing puzzle in nuclear physics, showing that nuclear polarization, once thought to hinder experiments with muonic atoms, has a much smaller effect than expected. This surprising result…
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This Tiny Particle is Redefining Our View of the Atomic Nucleus
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Spiral galaxy found that defies everything we thought we knew
A recent discovery by an international team of astronomers has revealed an enormous, spiral galaxy unlike any other yet observed in the Universe.
Led by researchers from Christ University in Bangalore, this team found something strange and…
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US researchers harness the sun with nanotech mats to clean water
Clean drinking water is a fundamental human right that remains out of reach for billions.
According to the World Health Organization data from 2022, 2.2 billion people across the globe do not have access to safe drinking water.
Some…
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A new thermal steam vent is grabbing attention in ever-changing Yellowstone National Park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming (AP) — A new thermal vent spewing steam in the air at Yellowstone National Park is gaining attention, mainly because it’s visible from a road rather than any significant change in the park famous for its…
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Sols 4488-4490: Progress Through the Ankle-Breaking Terrain (West of Texoli Butte, Climbing Southward)
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Earth planning date: Friday, March 21, 2025
It’s the start of spring here in the Northern Hemisphere on Earth, but in Gale Crater on Mars our rover is…
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US rocket launcher kills 4 Russian helicopters at once in Ukraine
Ukraine has destroyed four Russian military helicopters with US-supplied M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in a coordinated attack at the latter location.
Ukrainian reconnaissance drones first successfully identified a…
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New Pterosaur Species Discovered in China: Darwinopterus camposi
A new species of the wukongopterid pterosaur genus Darwinopterus has been identified from an almost complete skeleton found in western Liaoning, China.
An artist’s impression of Darwinopterus camposi. Image credit: Maurilio Oliveira /…
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Scientists Develop “Super Sapphire” That Resists Scratches, Glare, Fog, and More
New sapphire nanostructures created at UT Austin repel dust, glare, and fog while staying durable. Inspired by nature, these surfaces could be used in electronics, optics, space, and defense, and are being developed for real-world applications….
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HOK to Design Dulles Airport Expansion
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has selected HOK to design a major expansion to Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia. Continuing the airport’s Tier 2 concourse development program, which began last…
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Rare ‘solar horns’ will appear during partial solar eclipse on March 29
There’s something special about the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025.
For North Americans in the right place at the right time — and who get clear skies — there’s a chance to see the unique spectacle of “solar horns,” a phenomenon…
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