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Astronomers have discovered a candidate exomoon – it’s similar to Jupiter’s volcanic moon IoAstronomers have discovered a candidate exomoon – it’s similar to Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io

Astronomers have discovered a candidate exomoon – it’s similar to Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io

To date, there is not a single confirmed discovery of an exomoon - there are only a few candidates for…

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Astronomers have spotted 55 runaway stars in the vicinity of our galaxy – such objects greatly influence the evolution of the UniverseAstronomers have spotted 55 runaway stars in the vicinity of our galaxy – such objects greatly influence the evolution of the Universe

Astronomers have spotted 55 runaway stars in the vicinity of our galaxy – such objects greatly influence the evolution of the Universe

New work by astronomers based on observations of the European astrometric satellite Gaia has revealed an underestimation of the influence…

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The tidal disruption of a star by a black hole has been directly linked to quasiperiodic X-ray flares for the first time.The tidal disruption of a star by a black hole has been directly linked to quasiperiodic X-ray flares for the first time.

The tidal disruption of a star by a black hole has been directly linked to quasiperiodic X-ray flares for the first time.

Scientists have observed for the first time a series of quasi-periodic soft X-ray flares from a supermassive black hole shortly…

6 months ago
Due to Chinese sanctions, the United States began developing transistors based on diamonds and aluminum nitrideDue to Chinese sanctions, the United States began developing transistors based on diamonds and aluminum nitride

Due to Chinese sanctions, the United States began developing transistors based on diamonds and aluminum nitride

Advanced power ICs and RF amplifiers use wide bandgap semiconductors such as gallium nitride (GaN). China controls the lion's share…

6 months ago
Nintendo unexpectedly introduced a new device – a persistent smart alarm clock for $99Nintendo unexpectedly introduced a new device – a persistent smart alarm clock for $99

Nintendo unexpectedly introduced a new device – a persistent smart alarm clock for $99

The most hated device by the vast majority of the population of our planet is, undoubtedly, the alarm clock. It's…

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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for a breakthrough in the study of proteins – AI would not have been possibleThe Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for a breakthrough in the study of proteins – AI would not have been possible

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for a breakthrough in the study of proteins – AI would not have been possible

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry between David Baker of the University of…

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How Mars died, revealed by new findings from the Curiosity roverHow Mars died, revealed by new findings from the Curiosity rover

How Mars died, revealed by new findings from the Curiosity rover

Scientists' ideas about life on Mars have changed dramatically in less than 100 years of studying it. The Red Planet…

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The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to the fathers of neural networks and machine learningThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to the fathers of neural networks and machine learning

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to the fathers of neural networks and machine learning

A number of neural networks, machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence are based on profound discoveries in the field of…

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Scientists have found the oldest twin galaxy of the Milky Way – it has broken ideas about the UniverseScientists have found the oldest twin galaxy of the Milky Way – it has broken ideas about the Universe

Scientists have found the oldest twin galaxy of the Milky Way – it has broken ideas about the Universe

Scientists at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) using the ALMA radio telescope have made a surprising discovery that challenges our…

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The Chinese have developed a “breathing” battery for MarsThe Chinese have developed a “breathing” battery for Mars

The Chinese have developed a “breathing” battery for Mars

Today, Mars technology uses lithium batteries. These are excellent sources of energy, but they are adversely affected by the extreme…

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