Orion Nebula – a diffuse nebula
The Orion Nebula is a bright and colorful cloud of gas and dust located in the constellation Orion. It is one of the most well-known…
Astronomy
The Closest Example of a Black Hole Devouring a Star has Been Found by Astronomers
Approximately once every 10,000 years, a galaxy’s supermassive black hole rips apart a passing star, igniting the galaxy’s center. When the central black hole draws…
Combining Observations for Better Superflare Visualization
A group of Japanese astronomers simultaneously observed a superflare on a star from the ground and from space to get a more thorough image of…
China’s First Mars Rover May Never Wake-Sleep
According to the Planetary Exploration of China (or Tianwen) program run by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the first Chinese rover on Mars may…
NASA Reveals the Truth About Ultra-Luminous X-Ray Sources in the Article “Defying the Eddington Limit”
More than 100 times brighter than they ought to be, these things are. NASA’s NuSTAR X-ray telescope observations provide credence to one potential answer to…
Superlattice Coatings Created to Achieve Macroscale Superlubricity
In order to apply a universal superlattice film to mechanical parts and achieve long-term macroscale superlubricity with self-rejuvenation, a research team led by Prof. Wang…
UK authorities blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has rejected Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The CMA has decided that the transaction might “alter…
Omega Nebula – a bright emission nebula
The Omega Nebula, also known as the Swan Nebula or the Horseshoe Nebula, is a large, bright-emission nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is…
Lagoon Nebula – a Giant Interstellar Cloud
The Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8 or M8, is a giant interstellar cloud located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is a prominent emission…
Improvement of Knowledge of the Physics of Our Universe
The physics of our universe is a vast and complex subject that involves the study of the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of…
Horsehead Nebula – a small dark nebula
The Horsehead Nebula (also known as Barnard 33) is a small dark nebula in Orion’s belt. The nebula is part of the much larger Orion…
Moon Dust can be Removed with Liquid Nitrogen Spray
Moon dust, also known as lunar regolith, can be a major problem for lunar missions. The fine, powdery substance can stick to everything, including spacesuits…
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