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Scientists Found a Black Hole That Shouldn’t Exist. Now Physics Has a Problem.

Scientists Found a Black Hole That Shouldn’t Exist. Now Physics Has a Problem.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Over the past decade, the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA (LVK) network has detected hundreds of black hole mergers, but none quiet as large as GW231123. At 225 solar masses, the black hole resulting from the merger far exceeds previous record holder GW190521, which weighed in at 140 solar masses. This black holes involved in …

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Astronomers crack 1,000-year-old Betelgeuse mystery with 1st-ever sighting of secret companion (photo, video)

Astronomers crack 1,000-year-old Betelgeuse mystery with 1st-ever sighting of secret companion (photo, video)

After a long wait, astronomers have finally seen the stellar companion of the famous star Betelgeuse. This companion star orbits Betelgeuse in an incredibly tight orbit, which could explain one of Betelgeuse’s longstanding mysteries. The star is doomed, however, and the team behind this discovery predicts that Betelgeuse will cannibalize it in a few thousand years. The fact that Betelgeuse …

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Israeli-led team first to observe star survive black hole and return

Israeli-led team first to observe star survive black hole and return

An international team led by astronomers from Tel Aviv University observed a light flash from a star being torn apart by a supermassive black hole, only to detect a nearly identical flash from the same location two years later, named AT 2022dbl. This marks the first confirmed case of a star surviving an encounter with a supermassive black hole and …

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Now, Scotland Links With UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan to Witness Tourism Boost During September 2025 Lunar Eclipse: Here’s More

Now, Scotland Links With UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan to Witness Tourism Boost During September 2025 Lunar Eclipse: Here’s More

Home » TRAVEL TRENDS AND FOCUS » Now, Scotland Links With UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Canada, and Japan to Witness Tourism Boost During September 2025 Lunar Eclipse: Here’s More Sunday, July 20, 2025 The mythical beauty of its dramatic landscapes and stargazing potential are about to stage an event of cosmic proportions likely to jump-start the sleepy tourist trade and …

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Humans survived harmful radiation after Earth’s magnetic field weakened

Humans survived harmful radiation after Earth’s magnetic field weakened

“The skies 41,000 years ago may have been both spectacular and threatening. When we realized this, we wanted to know whether this could have affected people living at the time,” the study authors said. How did the skies influence early human lifestyle? The study began with a simple but interesting question. What happens to life on Earth when the magnetic …

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Rare 240-Million-Year-Old Amphibian Fossil Uncovered in Australia

Rare 240-Million-Year-Old Amphibian Fossil Uncovered in Australia

In a remarkable stroke of luck, a 240-million-year-old amphibian fossil was uncovered in a pile of rocks used for building a garden retaining wall in New South Wales, Australia. This unprecedented find has offered researchers a fascinating glimpse into the Triassic period, revealing the life of an ancient species that once roamed the rivers of what is now Australia. The …

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Can cannabis impact aging? Study shows marijuana could alter ‘genetic code’

Can cannabis impact aging? Study shows marijuana could alter ‘genetic code’

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Research suggests that using cannabis may alter a person’s epigenetic code. The research suggested that marijuana use can impact the genetic code responsible for activating and deactivating various genes. The study highlighted the importance of understanding marijuana’s effects on the body, as it remains one of the most widely used drugs globally. While some effects are well-known, …

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