Brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star

In 2022, astronomers discovered the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) of all time. Now, astronomers confirm that a 'normal' supernova ... of the B.O.A.T. When its light washed over Earth on Oct ... Read More

PSU professor shines light on the science behind Monday’s rare solar eclipse

PSU — Ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse, a professor at Pittsburg State explains just how rare this astronomical ... that put us in this position, but science. “The moon’s orbit is tilted ... Read More

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NASA's Webb Maps Weather on Planet 280 Light-Years Away ... the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) of all time. Now, astronomers confirm that a 'normal' supernova, the telltale ... Read More

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April 28 (UPI) -- Atop a million pounds of liquid propellant, SpaceX launched its next in a series of Falcon 9 rockets riding a column orange fire and exhaust from Florida on Sunday, rumbling out ... Read More

Surprising bacterium from Canadian lake shines new light on ancient photosynthesis

That's science. But a "failed" experiment or unexpected ... that could change how scientists view photosynthesis and its origins. In 2015, Tsuji joined professor and University Research Chair ... Read More

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May 3, 2024 • Wildlife ecologists have seen white-tailed deer expanding their range in North America over many decades. And since the early-2000s these deer have moved north into the boreal ... Read More

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Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas ... capable of adjusting its threshold voltage. Read More

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Northrop Grumman Corporation has built its Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle ... Captured in infrared light by the James Webb Space Telescope, the star-forming Horsehead Nebula is located ... Read More

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Since the first satellite images of its surface were taken in the ... are relatively rare. A research paper published in Science Advances reveals a direct correlation between plastic production ... Read More

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Every weekday, Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, selects a set of significant and interesting science-related news articles from the mainstream media so you can stay on top of some of the ... Read More