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Scientists discover bizarre region around black holes that proves Einstein right yet again -- Ben Turner -- Einstein's general theory of relativity predicted that so-called 'plunging regions' around black holes would accelerate matter into them at the speed of light. Now, X-ray observations of a remote black hole have proved him right.
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'It was not a peaceful crossing': Hannibal's troops linked to devastating fire 2,200 years ago in Spain -- Tom Metcalfe -- Researchers think a farmhouse in the Pyrenees was set on fire by Carthaginian troops on their way to attack Rome.5 hours ago
Alien 'Dyson sphere' megastructures could surround at least 7 stars in our galaxy, new studies suggest -- Harry Baker -- Researchers have identified at least seven stars in our galaxy that may be surrounded by super-advanced alien megastructures, known as Dyson spheres. However, this is not the only explanation for these stars.15 hours ago
James Webb telescope spots 2 monster black holes merging at the dawn of time, challenging our understanding of the universe -- Brandon Specktor -- New observations with the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the most distant pair of merging black holes ever spotted. The discovery further challenges leading theories of cosmology.15 hours ago
Deaf baby can hear after 'mind-blowing' gene therapy treatment -- Emily Cooke -- Seven months after her treatment, the baby girl can now respond to her parents' voices without the aid of a cochlear implant.16 hours ago
Some of the oldest stars in the universe found hiding near the Milky Way's edge - and they may not be alone -- Harry Baker -- Astronomers reanalyzed the chemical composition of three stars in the Milky Way's halo and found that they are between 12 and 13 billion years old. They may have also been stolen from other galaxies.16 hours ago
Scientists prove 'quantum theory' that could lead to ultrafast magnetic computing -- Superfast magnetic memory devices are possible after scientists engineer way to use lasers to magnetize non-magnetic materials.15 hours ago
Jupiter's elusive 5th moon caught crossing the Great Red Spot in new NASA images -- NASA's Juno spacecraft has spotted the elusive fifth moon of Jupiter transiting the giant planet's Great Red Spot, giving astronomers a rare view of this small but intriguing natural satellite.54 minutes ago
130,000-year-old Neanderthal-carved bear bone is symbolic art, study argues -- The carved bear bone is one of the earliest human-made artifacts with "symbolic culture" unearthed in Europe.15 hours ago
32 SCARY PARASITIC DISEASES -- Parasites can cause a wide range of diseases in humans, ranging from short-term to lifelong.54 minutes ago
Orcas have attacked and sunk another boat in Europe - and experts warn there could be more attacks soon -- A group of orcas known to attack boats in southwest Europe have sunk a 50-foot sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar after ripping open its hull. It is the fifth time these killer whales have sent a ship to the seafloor in the last three years.15 hours ago
Newfound 'glitch' in Einstein's relativity could rewrite the rules of the universe, study suggests -- Einstein's theory of general relativity is our best description of the universe at large scales, but a new observation that reports a "glitch" in gravity around ancient structures could force it to be modified.15 hours ago
CRISPR can treat common form of inherited blindness, early data hint -- In a small trial, some people with inherited vision loss experienced improvements in their sight after being treated with CRISPR.15 hours ago
Aurora photos: Stunning northern lights glisten after biggest geomagnetic storm in 21 years - By - Live Science Staff - published - 13 May 24 - An immense geomagnetic storm caused auroras as far south as Florida for the first time in 21 years after the sun unleashed a wave of solar flares and at least seven coronal mass ejections at Earth.16 hours ago
Strange, red-glowing planet may be 'melting from within,' scientists report - By - Sharmila Kuthunur - published - 14 May 24 - Scientists have discovered a bizarre, red-glowing exoplanet named TOI-6713.01, which is loaded with active volcanoes and may be 'melting from within.'5 hours ago
Sketchy stem-cell treatments in Mexico led to drug-resistant infections - By - Nicoletta Lanese - published - 13 May 24 - Three U.S. hospital patients contracted drug-resistant infections in Mexico in 2022 and were still being treated as of March 2024.15 hours ago
Viruses, Infections & Disease9 months ago
1st person to receive a pig kidney transplant has died - By - Emily Cooke - published - 13 May 24 - Rick Slayman was the first person in the world to receive this pioneering surgery in March 2024.18 hours ago
RabbitAir A3 air purifier review - By - Anna Gora - published - 13 May 24 - Review - Does the eye-catching RabbitAir A3 air purifier live up to its premium price?1 day ago
Massive study of 8,000 cats reveals which breeds live longest - By - Skyler Ware - published - 12 May 24 - Birman and Burmese cats live the longest, while Sphynx cats die the youngest, a giant new study of U.K. cats found.2 days ago
32 of the most colorful birds on Earth - By - Sascha Pare - published - 11 May 24 - Birds are some of the most colorful animals on Earth, with a palette of rainbow tones to feast your eyes on. Here are our picks for some of our most flamboyant feathered friends.4 days ago
30,000 years of history reveals that hard times boost human societies' resilience - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 9 May 24 - Human societies that experience downturns do a better job of recovering from later disasters, new research finds.6 days ago
'We're meeting people where they are': Graphic novels can help boost diversity in STEM, says MIT's Ritu Raman - By - Alexander McNamara - published - 5 May 24 - In a new series of comics, where young, female scientists take center stage, MIT's Ritu Raman explains how the format can inspire the next generation of young people into the world of STEM.8 days ago
Arts & Entertainment2 months ago
Why do people feel like they're being watched, even when no one is there? By - Angely Mercado - published - 18 April 24 - The causes range from innocuous media exposure to severe mental illness.27 days ago
Giant 'rogue waves' of invisible matter might be disrupting the orbits of stars, new study hints - By - Paul Sutter - published - 12 May 24 - New research shows how disruptions to binary star systems could be the key to detecting space's most confounding substance - dark matter.2 days ago
Can mirrors facing each other create infinite reflections? By - Sarah Wells - published - 11 May 24 - Infinite mirrors are a fun party trick, but the physics behind this phenomenon explains why it may not be true.3 days ago
Physics & Mathematics11 months ago
Why does striking flint against steel start a fire? By - Laurel Hamers - published - 27 April 24 - What's the science behind starting a fire with flint and steel?16 days ago
World's thinnest gold leaf, dubbed 'goldene,' is just 1 atom thick - By - Victoria Atkinson - published - 25 April 24 - Goldene is the latest 2D material to be made since graphene was first created in 2004.17 days ago
Inside the 20-year quest to unravel the bizarre realm of 'quantum superchemistry' By - Sam Lemonick - published - 29 March 24 - More than two decades ago, scientists predicted that at ultra-low temperatures, many atoms could undergo 'quantum superchemistry' and chemically react as one. They've finally shown it's real.1 month ago
China creates its largest ever quantum computing chip - and it could be key to building the nation's own 'quantum cloud' By - Owen Hughes - published - 13 May 24 - China's supersized superconducting chip looks to match the performance of industry leaders like IBM and will be used to help scale up the performance of quantum computers globally.1 day ago