Tag: cosmology
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New Insights on Earth’s Water Origin from Asteroids
Introduction In a groundbreaking study led by Swiss researchers, new evidence suggests that asteroids may hold the keys to understanding the origin of Earth’s water. The investigation focuses on a tiny dust sample obtained from the asteroid Ryugu, providing insights into how water on our planet may have formed and persisted. The Significance of Ryugu’s…
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Confirmation of Stephen Hawking’s Black Hole Theory through LIGO
Introduction to Stephen Hawking’s Black Hole Theory Stephen Hawking, a renowned theoretical physicist, revolutionized our understanding of black holes with his groundbreaking theories. His most notable contribution is the concept that black holes emit radiation, now known as Hawking radiation, suggesting they could eventually evaporate. Recently, scientists have taken a significant step toward confirming another…
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Measuring the Universe’s Expansion Rate Using Mira Stars
**Measuring the Universe’s Expansion Rate Using Mira Stars** The night sky, filled with countless stars, has always captured the imagination of humanity. One burning question that has intrigued astronomers for centuries is: how far are those stars from Earth? A pioneering study led by Anupam Bhardwaj and a team of researchers at the Inter-University Centre…
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Death of Rainer Weiss: Nobel Prize Physicist and Gravitational Waves Pioneer
We mourn the loss of Rainer Weiss, a towering figure in the field of physics, who passed away at the age of 92 this week, just days before what would have been his 93rd birthday. Weiss was not only a Nobel Prize winner but also a seminal contributor to the revolutionary field of gravitational waves…
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Groundbreaking Discovery: Astronomers Find Unusual Protoplanetary Disk
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of international astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a protoplanetary disk surrounding a young star that presents a highly unusual chemical composition. This find may challenge the current models of planet formation and provide insights into the complex processes that lead to planetary systems. The…