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Scientists hope to broadcast DNA and Earth’s location for curious aliens
19th April 2022 | theguardian.com | Humans, Space, Tech

Beacon of Galaxy message could be sent into heart of Milky Way, where life is deemed most likely to exist.

‘Extraordinary’ W boson particle finding contradicts understanding of how universe works
8th April 2022 | theguardian.com | Humans, Tech, Weird

New measurement of fundamental particle of physics after decade-long study challenges theoretical rulebook in scientific ‘mystery’.

The furthest object we’ve ever seen – a very young galaxy
7th April 2022 cosmosmagazine.com | Space, Tech

The super-distant galaxy could have either a supermassive black hole or a nursery of incredibly quick-forming stars.

Rare glimpse of giant planet still ‘in the womb’ yet nine times the mass of Jupiter
5th April 2022 | theguardian.com | Space, Tech

Scientists have observed an enormous planet about nine times the mass of Jupiter at a remarkably early stage of formation – describing it as still in the womb – in a discovery that challenges the current understanding of planetary formation.

Distant star found by Hubble telescope may be earliest we will ever see
31st March 2022 | theguardian.com | Ancient, Space, Tech

The most distant star ever seen has been captured by the Hubble space telescope in images that appear to give a remarkable glimpse into the ancient universe.

People Are Experimenting With ‘Digital Drugs’ Delivered Via Sound… And It’s Weird
31st March 2022 | sciencealert.com | Humans, Tech, Weird

In a new study, researchers examined a relatively new way to alter minds, which makes use of digital sounds to feed conflicting frequencies into each ear. By tuning in to these ‘binaural beats‘, some people report they can drop out, reduce pain, enhance memory, and ease anxiety and depression.

Pluto’s peaks are ice volcanoes, scientists conclude
30th March 2022 | theguardian.com | Humans, Space, Tech

Existence of volcanoes makes idea that dwarf planet is inert ball of ice look increasingly improbable.

Asteroid Ryugu harbors life’s building blocks
29th March 2022 earthsky.org | Ancient, Space, Tech

That’s according to researchers in Japan, who detailed their findings in two new papers presented at the 53rd annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Texas, March 7 to 11, 2022.

Government Scientists to Scan Great Pyramid With Cosmic Rays to Find Secrets
18th March 2022 | vice.com | Ancient, Humans, Tech

Individual artifacts might be detectable with an advanced telescope that captures particles made in outer space.

Early warning system catches asteroid hours before it smashes into Earth
15th March 2022 | independent.co.uk | Humans, Space, Tech

Astronomers and the European Space Agency’s planetary defence community recently spotted an asteroid just hours before it struck the Earth

Neuroimaging research sheds light on what happens in our brain when we die
5th March 2022 | psypost.org | Humans, Misc., Tech

What happens inside your brain during these experiences and after death are questions that have puzzled neuroscientists for centuries. However, a new study published to Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience suggests that your brain may remain active and coordinated during and even after the transition to death, and be programmed to orchestrate the whole ordeal.

Archeologists to scan the Great Pyramid of Giza with cosmic rays
2nd March 2022 phys.org | Ancient, Humans, Tech

A team of scientists will use advances in High Energy Physics (HIP) to scan the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza with cosmic-ray muons. They want to see deeper into the Great Pyramid than ever before and map its internal structure.

The largest human family tree ever created
28th February 2022 cosmosmagazine.com | Ancient, Humans, Tech

Researchers have created the largest-ever family tree – a genealogical network of human genetic diversity – that is a major step towards mapping the genetic relationships between all humans.

The Mysterious Origins of King Tutankhamen’s Space Rock Dagger Just Got Clearer
23rd February 2022 | sciencealert.com | Ancient, Humans, Tech

You may already know the legend of King Tutankhamen’s space dagger – an iron weapon forged from the rock of meteorites, and entombed with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh. Now a new study has revealed more details about this most fascinating and mysterious of artifacts

Early findings from HERA telescope promise deeper understanding of the cosmic dawn
14th February 2022 phys.org | Ancient, Space, Tech

All through history, humans have created and shared stories that ponder the creation of stars—what they are and how the first stars came to be.

Scientists Made a ‘Fish’ From Human Cardiac Cells, And It Swims Like a Beating Heart
11th February 2022 | sciencealert.com | Humans, Tech, Weird

With its tail flipping rhythmically from side to side, this strange synthetic fish scoots around in its salt and glucose solution, using the same power as our beating hearts.

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