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Feb 9, 2023

Weird Supernova Remnant Blows Scientists’ Minds

Posted by in category: cosmology

When dying stars explode as supernovae, they usually eject a chaotic web of dust and gas. But a new image of a supernova’s remains looks completely different — as though its central star sparked a cosmic fireworks display. It is the most unusual remnant that researchers have ever found, and could point to a rare type of supernova that astronomers have long struggled to explain.

“I have worked on supernova remnants for 30 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” says Robert Fesen, an astronomer at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, who imaged the remnant late last year. He reported his findings at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society on 12 January and posted them in a not-yet-peer-reviewed paper on the same day.

Feb 9, 2023

8 New Alien Signal SETI Candidates

Posted by in categories: alien life, robotics/AI

An exploration of 8 New Alien Signal SETI Candidates and how they were detected through machine learning technology in previously collected data.

Event Horizon Interview with Dr. Jerry Ehman:

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Feb 9, 2023

Twilight Zone S01 E14 — Third from the Sun

Posted by in category: entertainment

https://youtube.com/watch?v=LT6oj2dYS7Q

The Twilight Zone — Season One, Episode Fourteen — Third from the Sun, with Fritz Weaver, Joe Moross, Edward Andrews, Lori March, Denise Alexander, and Jeanne Evans.

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Feb 9, 2023

Scientists invent compound that’s so good at killing they named it after Keanu Reeves

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Scientists have developed a molecular compound that’s so effective in killing off disease-causing fungi that it’s been named after Keanu Reeves. The people of Hollywood may as well pack up and finish awards season early this year, because nothing is going to beat this honour. From The Matrix to John Wick, Keanu Reeves has shown us time and time again how much of a badass he is, and now the science world is ready to recognise him for it.

Feb 9, 2023

Some dinos may have been as brainy as modern primates, controversial study argues

Posted by in category: neuroscience

Experts welcome new neuron-density data, but say findings are premature.

Feb 9, 2023

When alpha mice are trounced by weaklings, they spiral into depression

Posted by in category: neuroscience

Research probes the neurological impact of losing one’s social status.

Feb 9, 2023

Playing Zeus, scientists use a laser beam to control lightning bolts

Posted by in category: climatology

But competitor to the tried-and-true lightning rod is ungodly expensive.

Feb 9, 2023

How shapeless blobs of cells grow into wriggling worms

Posted by in category: futurism

For the first time, scientists observed a worm’s cell-by-cell transition from larva to adulthood.

Feb 9, 2023

Lifting the veil

Posted by in category: futurism

Long-awaited lab experiments could help researchers find hidden signs of life.

Feb 9, 2023

Scientists breed honey bees to fight deadly parasite

Posted by in category: futurism

Improved variety is 30% more likely to survive varroa mite infestation.