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A ‘game-changing’ study has found that low levels of lithium may be a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease – offering the hope of a simple, low-cost treatment that could protect the brain long before lasting damage begins. The research, published in the journal Nature, suggests that topping up lithium levels in the brain by regularly taking it as a supplement …

A Seattle man once discovered a super-rare Xbox at a garage sale and snapped it up for just $50, but was able to sell it for a whole lot more. The original Xbox was released by Microsoft more than two decades ago, in 2001.  By May 2006, Microsoft had sold more than 24 million units.  So you might think that …

Science & Exploration 30/09/2025 1402 views 34 likes Our Milky Way galaxy never sits still: it rotates and wobbles. And now, data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope reveal that our galaxy also has a giant wave rippling outwards from its centre. We’ve known for about a hundred years that the galaxy’s stars rotate around its centre, and …

IN A NUTSHELL 🪐 Astronomers are investigating a mysterious interstellar object moving through our solar system. 🔭 The object could provide clues to planet formation around young stars. 🌌 Research suggests these objects might be seeds for giant planets in high-mass star systems. 📊 Ongoing studies aim to understand the distribution and impact of these cosmic visitors. An unexpected visitor …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The X-37B spaceplane’s eighth mission launches on August 21, testing crucial technologies for the Space Force. 🔍 Laser communications experiments aim to enhance secure and efficient satellite operations in low-Earth orbit. 💡 A quantum inertial sensor will be tested as a potential alternative to GPS, offering resistance to signal disruptions. 💰 Congress allocated $1 billion to …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔍 Researchers at Los Alamos identified electron accumulation as a key factor in satellite failures. ⚡ Sudden electrical discharges, known as Spacecraft Environment Discharges, can damage satellite electronics. 📊 The study found a 75% correlation between electron peaks and discharges, allowing for potential prediction systems. 🚀 Future satellites could benefit from continuous electron monitoring to prevent unexpected …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔭 Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope found a pattern in the rotational direction of ancient galaxies. 🌀 Approximately 60% of these galaxies rotate clockwise, challenging previous beliefs about galactic rotations. 🌌 A hypothesis suggests our universe might be trapped within a massive black hole, reshaping cosmic understanding. 🔍 Alternative explanations consider observational bias, such as …

NASA discovers ‘clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars’  The Washington Post Redox-driven mineral and organic associations in Jezero Crater, Mars  Nature Rock discovery contains ‘clearest sign’ yet of ancient life on Mars, NASA says  CNN NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year  NASA (.gov) Nasa rover finds rocks on Mars with potential signs of past life  BBC Source link

Small black holes making a meal out of companion stars are surprisingly messy eaters, astronomers using a Japanese space telescope have discovered. Scientists have known for some time that when supermassive black holes — those with masses millions or billions of times that of the sun — devour matter, such as surrounding gas and dust or even an unfortunate passing …

Astronomers have discovered an incredibly rare system in which at least five galaxies from the early universe are merging — just 800 million years after the Big Bang. The remarkable discovery was made using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Space Telescope. Galaxy mergers play a key role in galaxy formation in the early universe. …