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Exploring the Debris Stream of a Famous Broken Comet for ‘Doomsday’ Asteroids
Astronomers have found that the Taurid Meteoroid Complex, a swarm of interplanetary dust, rocks, comets, and asteroids responsible for meteor showers and famous impacts on Earth, is not as dangerous as previously believed. The...
New Title: The Power of Smell: How Tiny Babies Recognize Faces Through Their Mother’s...
Babies are born into a world full of sensory information that they must learn to navigate. One of the first things they start to recognize is faces. According to Arnaud Leleu, a cognitive neuroscientist,...
Marie Curie’s Impact on Women in Science: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Generations
Marie Curie, a renowned female scientist born over 150 years ago, remains one of the most recognizable names in the field of science. Her groundbreaking work in the discovery of radioactivity and the elements...
Reducing Cervical Cancer Death Risk by 40% with a Simple Treatment Adjustment
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at UCL and University College London Hospital has revealed a significant advancement in the treatment of cervical cancer. The study, which spanned over a decade, focused on the...
Mystery of Spain’s Ancient Cemetery with Twice as Many Females – Unraveled
Archaeologists in southern Spain recently made an intriguing discovery at the Panoría cemetery, which dates back 5,000 years. This ancient burial ground contains twice as many female remains as male remains, raising questions about...
The Mystery of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Contraction: Hubble Telescope Discovery
The Hubble Space Telescope has been observing Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS) and has discovered some surprising behavior. The GRS, a massive anticyclone on Jupiter, has been shrinking over the years and currently measures...
Exploring the Possibilities and Limits of NASA’s Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Europa
NASA's mission to Jupiter's moon Europa has captured the attention of scientists and space enthusiasts alike. The Europa Clipper spacecraft, which launched from Kennedy Space Center, is on a four-year journey to orbit Jupiter...
Unveiling China’s ‘Thousands Sails’ Satellites: Astronomers’ Nightmare Revealed
China's new Qianfan, or "Thousand Sails," satellites have caught the attention of astronomers due to their bright reflections back to Earth. These satellites, part of a proposed megaconstellation by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST),...
Test Your Knowledge: How Many Elements Can You Name in 10 Minutes?
Chemistry is a fundamental part of science, focusing on the basic elements that make up everything around us. These elements are pure substances composed of a single type of atom. How many of these...
AGI Benchmark: Assessing AI Models for Catastrophic Harm
Scientists at OpenAI have developed a new set of tests called MLE-bench to evaluate the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) agents to modify their own code and enhance their capabilities without human intervention. This...