Many biological molecules exist as “diastereomers” — molecules that have the same chemical structure but different spatial arrangements of their atoms. In some cases, these slight structural differences can lead to…
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How scientists unearthed the catastrophe that killed the dinosaurs
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Webb spots clues of black hole at heart of nearby galaxy M83
Science & Exploration17/04/2025
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8 likesAstronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have discovered evidence that suggests the presence of a long-sought supermassive black hole…
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Where did this extremely magnetic, dense and dead star come from? Scientists aren’t quite sure
Magnetars are surrounded by the most powerful magnetic fields in the known universe, but these dead stars are also surrounded by plenty of mystery. And now, thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope and the Gaia observatory, the mystery surrounding…
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NASA developing 1st-ever space-based quantum sensor for gravity measurements
Scientists are developing an advanced quantum sensor for low Earth orbit that can detect the tiniest tremors in Earth’s gravity.
These barely perceptible shifts — caused by moving water, tectonic activity or shifting rock — offer clues about…
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All life on Earth comes from one ancestor, and now we know who
Every plant leaf, eagle feather, and speck of pond scum spell out existence with the same four DNA letters. Ribosomes read that code, snap together twenty familiar amino acids, and pay each cellular bill with the energy token ATP.
That sameness…
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Iconic Sombrero Galaxy shines in reprocessed Hubble Telescope view (image)
NASA just unveiled a new image of the iconic Sombrero Galaxy, showcasing intricate details of its vivid structure that resembles the broad-brimmed Mexican hat.
Located approximately 30 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo,…
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Moon-orbiting Gateway space station’s habitat module arrives in the US (photos)
Earlier this month, NASA released a set of photos highlighting a newly arrived module for Gateway, a small space station that the agency aims to launch to lunar orbit in 2027.
That module is HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost), which will…
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Synapses Use Multiple Learning Rules to Encode New Information
Summary: New research reveals that individual neurons follow multiple learning rules simultaneously, challenging the long-held belief that synaptic plasticity operates uniformly throughout the brain. Using advanced two-photon imaging, scientists…
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New type of quantum entanglement discovered, will transform tech
Researchers have long studied quantum entanglement to understand how photons appear to influence each other instantaneously.
This peculiar link first emerged when Albert Einstein pointed to what he called “spooky action at a distance,”…
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