Before Hawking, a forgotten priest imagined black holes
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Supporting genetic research with UV microscope objectives
Key takeaways A global leader in agricultural genetics sought durable, economical UV microscope objectives. Issues in meeting these…
Tourist gives beer to elephant; things got out of control
A Spanish tourist’s unusual action in Kenya recently provoked a backlash after he shared an Instagram video showing…
Woomera and Andamooka observatories team up for outback stargazing trail
When Rebecca Tayler and Richard Wilkin were handed the keys to the Woomera Baker Observatory in 2015, their…
Four in ten reptile species in Israel at risk of extinction, rare audit finds
The state of Israel’s reptiles continues to decline, according to an updated Red List, the first to be…
NASA Study: Celestial ‘Accident’ Sheds Light on Jupiter, Saturn Riddle
An unusual cosmic object is helping scientists better understand the chemistry hidden deep in Jupiter and Saturn’s atmospheres…
‘Breathing’ crystal reversibly releases oxygen – Physics World
‘Breathing’ crystal reversibly releases oxygen – Physics World Skip to main content Discover more from Physics World Copyright…
Fruit fly gene Zelda reveals secret of how cellular regeneration works
Regeneration sounds like a superpower. It is the ability to regrow lost tissues, organs, or limbs. Some creatures,…
Pioneering UQ drone platform ready to help Australian research soar – News
A highly specialised drone research fleet is providing the opportunity to fast track a range of projects such…
Highly protected areas buffer against aridity thresholds in global drylands
Cherlet, M. et al. World Atlas of Desertification (Publication Office of the European Union, 2018). Davies, J. et…
NASA rover spots bizarre ‘turtle’ hiding among ancient rocks on Mars
NASA‘s Perseverance rover has snapped an intriguing photo of a “turtle” appearing to poke its head out of…
Explaining the Anomalous Anti-Tail of 3I/ATLAS | by Avi Loeb | Sep, 2025
Press enter or click to view image in full sizeThe highest-resolution image of 3I/ATLAS was taken by the…