Science
Planetary suicide – star devours its own Jupiter
In a first-of-its-kind cosmic discovery, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have captured a gas giant self-destructing by spiraling into its young star – an event researchers call "planetary suicide.
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Not a star and not a planet. What are the brown dwarfs orbited by a recently discovered planet?
What do scientists know about the first circumbinary planet to circle brown dwarfs instead of stars?
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Your DNA could be hacked, scientists warn
Hackers want your DNA. The tech behind gene editing and cancer cures is wide open to cyberattacks, scientists warn.
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Alien life still a “strong maybe”on K2-18b, after NASA telescope detection
A second, stronger detection of potential biomolecules raises hopes – and fuels debate over the planet’s makeup.
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De-extinction will be streamed – watch “dire wolves” howl on YouTube
Colossal Biosciences, the company best known for its efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth, claims to have "de-extincted" several dire wolves, but scientists describe what they’re doing as “wrong.”
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An hour on screens in bed increases insomnia risk by 59%
Phone addiction can have a real impact on our health – and our ability to get a good night’s sleep.
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Why are we getting so “stressy depressy” over quantum innovation?
However, with recent advances in quantum computing, many agree that the so-called Q-day – the hypothetical day when quantum computers become powerful enough to break classical encryption – might be closer than previously anticipated.
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Schrödinger's cat can be “hot” afterall
The Schrödinger's Cat thought experiment is often used to describe the quantum physics phenomenon where quantum objects can simultaneously exist in two different states. In quantum physics, the cat can be both dead and alive at the same time.
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Could your next device run on a nuclear battery?
A phone or a car powered by a nuclear battery could last decades or even longer without charging.
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NASA calls for citizen scientists to help study auroras and prevent critical technology disruptions
A NASA live event on Monday called on the public to help collect data for its latest EZIE spacecraft study of aurora electrojets in hopes of preventing potentially devastating electromagnetic related technology disruptions to the critical sector.
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The long way home for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return to Earth after a nine-month ISS mission marked by delays, technical issues, and politics.
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NASA astronauts head home aboard a SpaceX capsule, finally
NASA astronauts finally boarded a SpaceX spacecraft to return home after spending about nine months in orbit.
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Colossal’s woolly mouse: biotech’s tiny step toward a mammoth comeback
Mice, mammoths, and mad science – Colossal’s latest experiment blurs the line between past and future.
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Why is Mars red? Science finally has answers
The Red Planet’s distinctive color may hint at a much wetter – and more habitable – past.
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Blast off! 3D printing is the next giant leap in space exploration
Printing spare parts, buildings, and even medicines could make putting humans in space more sustainable.
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Hackers can’t crack it: are holograms the next best encryption?
Digital currencies, communication channels, and sensitive data could be protected from cybercriminals using holograms, scientists propose.
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China's “artificial Sun” throws shade at past fusion records
The new world record marks a “notable breakthrough” in the race to provide humanity with clean and plentiful fusion energy.
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Quantum refrigerator cools qubits to record low temperatures
A quantum refrigerator cools qubits to extremely low temperatures, reducing errors and improving quantum computer performance.
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