The birth of planets in a binary star system has been witnessed
In unprecedented detail, astronomers have observed primordial material that may be giving birth to three planetary systems around a binary star.
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A nearby star may help explain why our Sun hasn't seen sunspots in 70 years
The amount of sunspots on our Sun generally ebbs and flows in an 11-year cycle, but one extraordinary 70-year period when sunspots were very uncommon…
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Permafrost and Neutinovoltaic Energy
Global warming, which has been continuously raising the temperature of the atmosphere, is causing a variety of changes in different parts of the world…
Strong heated winds may be detected blowing from a neutron star as it rips apart its partner
A team of scientists has discovered for the first time, using the most powerful telescopes on Earth and in space, blasts of hot, warm…
Astronomers have discovered the biggest molecule yet discovered in a planet-forming disc
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, astronomers from the Netherlands’ Leiden Observatory discovered dimethyl ether…
A microscopic look at asteroid crashes might aid in our understanding of planet creation
A novel method for timing collisions between asteroids and planetary bodies throughout our Solar System’s history might aid scientists in determining how…
Neurons in the brain that drive competitiveness and social behavior within groups have been identified by scientists
New mouse study has revealed neurons in the brain that drive competitive interactions between individuals and play an important role in defining group…
A 'Tatooine-like' exoplanet has been discovered using a ground-based telescope
A team lead by the University of Birmingham discovered a unique exoplanet that circles two stars at the same time using a ground-based telescope.
Brain stimulation seems to be a promising therapy for cannabis use disorder in patients suffering from schizophrenia
In a clinical research, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was related with a 60% decrease in cannabis consumption.
Antabuse may help persons with progressive blindness regain their eyesight
A pharmacological trial might demonstrate the function of overactive retinal cells in blindness, perhaps leading to improved therapeutics.
Medical marijuana usage may result in the fast emergence of cannabis use disorder
According to academics, the enthusiasm around medicinal marijuana for addressing health concerns may be overblown.
The 'closest black hole' system was discovered to be devoid of black holes
In 2020, a team headed by European Southern Observatory (ESO) scientists revealed the nearest black hole to Earth, which was found in the HR 6819 system…