Tag: Research News
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Runaway black hole, Casablanca ancestor, vaccine cuts: this week in science
Runaway black hole: a galaxy’s rogue traveler This week’s astronomy news centers on a remarkable discovery verified by the James Webb Space Telescope: a supermassive black hole that has achieved escape velocity from its host galaxy. Researchers estimate the black hole is careening through space at an astonishing pace—reported as roughly 2.2 million miles per…
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A Safer Way to Make Cells Burn More Calories: A Breakthrough in Metabolism
New Hope in the Battle Against Obesity Obesity remains a global health challenge, linked to diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. For years, researchers have pursued methods to raise the body’s energy expenditure—how many calories our cells burn—without relying on injections or risky drugs. A recent breakthrough suggests a safer approach to tipping the metabolic…
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Scientists Unveil a New Phase of Matter: Time Crystals Created in Diamond
Beyond the Traditional States: A New Phase Emerges In a bold leap for quantum physics, researchers have demonstrated a new phase of matter by manipulating the quantum properties of a diamond. This development centers on time crystals—an exotic state where patterns repeat in time, not just space. By leveraging the unique environment inside a diamond,…
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Atmosphere Around Earth-like Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e Sparks Life Debate
Introduction to TRAPPIST-1e The search for extraterrestrial life has taken a thrilling turn with the discovery of a possible atmosphere surrounding the Earth-sized exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e, located approximately 40 light-years away from our planet. A research team from the University of St Andrews has published groundbreaking findings that could alter our understanding of habitable zones beyond…