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Parker Solar Probe Witnesses Unprecedented Sunward Plasma Jet Driven by Magnetic Reconnection
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made a groundbreaking discovery, observing an unprecedented plasma explosion in the Sun's corona. This rare event produced a sunward jet of particles, with protons accelerated to nearly 1,000 times the expected energy. Scientists traced this phenomenon back to a magnetic reconnection site, where twisted solar magnetic ...
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Einstein Probe Detects Mysterious X-ray Flare with Record-Long Emission
An international team of astronomers has detected a peculiar fast-evolving X-ray transient, EP241021a, using China’s Einstein Probe. Unveiled in a May 12 arXiv paper, this transient stood out due to its long-lasting emissions lasting over 79 days—unprecedented among FEXTs. EP241021a also produced optical and radio emissions, suggesting a multi-...
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Capuchin Monkeys Abduct Baby Howler Monkeys on Panama’s Jicarón Island, New Study Reveals
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have documented capuchin monkeys abducting baby howler monkeys on Jicarón Island, off Panama's coast. The study, published in Current Biology on May 19, 2025, highlights 11 abduction cases, four of which were fatal.
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Signs of Alien Life Detected on Nearby Exoplanet Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Astronomers have detected possible biosignature gases, including dimethyl sulfide (DMS), in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Located in the habitable zone, this “Hycean” world may host a vast ocean and a hydrogen-rich atmosphere, raising intriguing possibilities about alien life. Further research is ...
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World's First 'Supersolid' Created From Light: A Groundbreaking Discovery
Scientists have turned light into a "supersolid" for the first time, marking a groundbreaking achievement in physics that could transform technology in fields like quantum computing and energy storage.
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Popular Painkiller Shows Surprising Potential To Prevent Cancer Spread
A study by the University of Cambridge suggests that aspirin, a common painkiller, may help prevent the spread of cancer by boosting the immune system, offering hope for more affordable treatment options in the fight against cancer.
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Scientists Observe and Control Kelvin Waves in Superfluid Helium for the First Time
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have controlled and observed Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4 for the first time. Using an electric field to manipulate nanoparticles trapped in vortex lines, they generated and visualised the helical motion of these quantum waves. This discovery sheds light on energy dissipation in superfluid systems and o...
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Groundbreaking Graphene Discovery Opens Path to Quantum Computing with Topological States
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia, the University of Washington, and Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a new class of quantum states in a precisely engineered twisted bilayer–trilayer graphene system. By creating a moiré pattern through slight rotational misalignment, they observed electrons displaying vortex-li...
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Oxygen Production Discovered in Deep-Sea Metal Nodules, Researchers Investigate
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the deep ocean, where oxygen is being produced by metal nodules found on the seafloor. This surprising process, which occurs in total darkness, challenges the long-held belief that oxygen is only generated through sunlight and photosynthesis. The research team, led by Prof Andrew Sweetman from the ...
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Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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Ammonium Hydrosulfide Identified as Primary Component of Jupiter’s Clouds, Not Ammonia
Jupiter’s clouds, long believed to be made of ammonia ice, are now confirmed to consist primarily of ammonium hydrosulfide combined with photochemical materials. This groundbreaking discovery, achieved through collaboration between amateur and professional astronomers, has redefined our understanding of the planet's atmosphere. Using innovative m...
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Scientists Demonstrate 'Negative Time' In Groundbreaking Quantum Experiment
Researchers recently posted findings on the preprint server arXiv, drawing global interest and some reservations about what it all means.
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5 Major Ancient Egyptian Discoveries in 2024: Rare Artefacts, Rituals, Ancient Medical Insights, and More
Throughout 2024, Egypt's archaeological sites revealed groundbreaking discoveries, including the first known astronomical observatory, evidence of hallucinogenic rituals, and ancient medical practices. Highlights include the intact tomb of Idi, a governor’s daughter, gold tongues believed to aid afterlife communication, and a 4,500-year-old skull...
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Parker Solar Probe Witnesses Unprecedented Sunward Plasma Jet Driven by Magnetic Reconnection
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made a groundbreaking discovery, observing an unprecedented plasma explosion in the Sun's corona. This rare event produced a sunward jet of particles, with protons accelerated to nearly 1,000 times the expected energy. Scientists traced this phenomenon back to a magnetic reconnection site, where twisted solar magnetic ...
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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Einstein Probe Detects Mysterious X-ray Flare with Record-Long Emission
An international team of astronomers has detected a peculiar fast-evolving X-ray transient, EP241021a, using China’s Einstein Probe. Unveiled in a May 12 arXiv paper, this transient stood out due to its long-lasting emissions lasting over 79 days—unprecedented among FEXTs. EP241021a also produced optical and radio emissions, suggesting a multi-...
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Capuchin Monkeys Abduct Baby Howler Monkeys on Panama’s Jicarón Island, New Study Reveals
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have documented capuchin monkeys abducting baby howler monkeys on Jicarón Island, off Panama's coast. The study, published in Current Biology on May 19, 2025, highlights 11 abduction cases, four of which were fatal.
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Signs of Alien Life Detected on Nearby Exoplanet Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Astronomers have detected possible biosignature gases, including dimethyl sulfide (DMS), in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Located in the habitable zone, this “Hycean” world may host a vast ocean and a hydrogen-rich atmosphere, raising intriguing possibilities about alien life. Further research is ...
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World's First 'Supersolid' Created From Light: A Groundbreaking Discovery
Scientists have turned light into a "supersolid" for the first time, marking a groundbreaking achievement in physics that could transform technology in fields like quantum computing and energy storage.
-
Popular Painkiller Shows Surprising Potential To Prevent Cancer Spread
A study by the University of Cambridge suggests that aspirin, a common painkiller, may help prevent the spread of cancer by boosting the immune system, offering hope for more affordable treatment options in the fight against cancer.
-
Scientists Observe and Control Kelvin Waves in Superfluid Helium for the First Time
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have controlled and observed Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4 for the first time. Using an electric field to manipulate nanoparticles trapped in vortex lines, they generated and visualised the helical motion of these quantum waves. This discovery sheds light on energy dissipation in superfluid systems and o...
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Groundbreaking Graphene Discovery Opens Path to Quantum Computing with Topological States
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia, the University of Washington, and Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a new class of quantum states in a precisely engineered twisted bilayer–trilayer graphene system. By creating a moiré pattern through slight rotational misalignment, they observed electrons displaying vortex-li...
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Oxygen Production Discovered in Deep-Sea Metal Nodules, Researchers Investigate
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the deep ocean, where oxygen is being produced by metal nodules found on the seafloor. This surprising process, which occurs in total darkness, challenges the long-held belief that oxygen is only generated through sunlight and photosynthesis. The research team, led by Prof Andrew Sweetman from the ...
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Fossils Reveal Evolution of Early Nervous Systems in Ecdysozoans
A study published in Science Advances has provided groundbreaking insights into the early evolution of nervous systems in ecdysozoans, the group that includes insects and nematodes. Fossils from the Cambrian Kuanchuanpu Formation showed that ancient organisms like Eopriapulites had a single ventral nerve cord, supporting its ancestral role. Researc...
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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Ammonium Hydrosulfide Identified as Primary Component of Jupiter’s Clouds, Not Ammonia
Jupiter’s clouds, long believed to be made of ammonia ice, are now confirmed to consist primarily of ammonium hydrosulfide combined with photochemical materials. This groundbreaking discovery, achieved through collaboration between amateur and professional astronomers, has redefined our understanding of the planet's atmosphere. Using innovative m...
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Scientists Demonstrate 'Negative Time' In Groundbreaking Quantum Experiment
Researchers recently posted findings on the preprint server arXiv, drawing global interest and some reservations about what it all means.
-
5 Major Ancient Egyptian Discoveries in 2024: Rare Artefacts, Rituals, Ancient Medical Insights, and More
Throughout 2024, Egypt's archaeological sites revealed groundbreaking discoveries, including the first known astronomical observatory, evidence of hallucinogenic rituals, and ancient medical practices. Highlights include the intact tomb of Idi, a governor’s daughter, gold tongues believed to aid afterlife communication, and a 4,500-year-old skull...
