In 2022, astronomers discovered the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) of all time. Now, astronomers confirm that a ‘normal’ supernova, the telltale sign of a stellar collapse, accompanied the GRB. The team also looked for signatures of heavy elements like gold and platinum in the supernova. They found no evidence of such elements, deepening the mystery …

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Two important barriers to a stable, powerful fusion reaction have been leapt by an experiment in a small tokamak reactor, but we don’t yet know if the technique will work in larger devices ​Two important barriers to a stable, powerful fusion reaction have been leapt by an experiment in a small tokamak reactor, but we …

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Using genomic data from more than 9500 species, biologists have mapped the evolutionary relationships between flowering plants ​Using genomic data from more than 9500 species, biologists have mapped the evolutionary relationships between flowering plants Using genomic data from more than 9500 species, biologists have mapped the evolutionary relationships between flowering plants 

Star Trek’s Holodeck is no longer just science fiction. Using AI, engineers have created a tool that can generate 3D environments, prompted by everyday language. ​Star Trek’s Holodeck is no longer just science fiction. Using AI, engineers have created a tool that can generate 3D environments, prompted by everyday language. Star Trek’s Holodeck is no longer …

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When astronomers looked at a stellar pair at the heart of a stunning cloud of gas and dust, they were in for a surprise. Star pairs are typically very similar, like twins, but in HD 148937, one star appears younger and, unlike the other, is magnetic. New data suggest there were originally three stars in …

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Wildebeest migrations have become a rarer sight in Africa as humans continue to interrupt their historic migratory routes with roads, fences, cities, livestock and farmland. This has led to genetic decay in those herds that are no longer able to roam freely, according to new research. ​Wildebeest migrations have become a rarer sight in Africa …

Iconic savanna mammals face genetic problems due to fences and roads Read More »