R136a1 – a Massive Wolf–Rayet Star
R136a1 is the most massive and luminous star ever discovered. It is a rare type of massive star with prominent ionized helium and carbon or…
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Researchers Find New Limits on Nanoscale Capturing Light
Metallic nanostructures’ ability to confine light at the sub-wavelength scale opens up new avenues and opportunities in the field of nanotechnology. Taking advantage of this…
Fluorine – a Chemical Element
Fluorine is a chemical element with the atomic number 9 and the symbol F. It is a univalent poisonous gaseous halogen that is pale yellow-green…
Early-life Antibiotics might Influence Brain Growth
Before reaching their second birthday, the average child in the United States receives three different antibiotic treatments. Researchers from Rutgers University have discovered that early…
The Dark Energy Survey Studies the Universe’s Largest-Ever Maps of Galaxy Distribution and form, Spanning Over 7 Billion Light-Years
The Dark Energy Survey investigates the largest-ever maps of galaxy distribution and morphologies, spanning more than 7 billion light-years throughout the Universe, in 29 new…
Fluoroacetone – an Organofluorine Compound
Fluoroacetone has the chemical formula C3H5FO and is an organofluorine compound. The compound, unlike trifluoroacetone, only has one fluorine atom. The substance is a colorless…
Human Waste Rich in Nutrients, prepared for Farming and Economic Development
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium demand, as well as agricultural fertilizer demand, are used to define supply-demand location typologies, their global prevalence, and the implications for…
LEDs Shed Light on Whether Food is going Bad
If you’ve ever carefully sniffed the food behind your fridge, wondering if it’s still safe to eat, help may come along the way. If you…
Jeff Bezos is Now Suing NASA for Choosing SpaceX Not Blue Origin in Lunar Contract Row
The relationship between Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin and NASA seems to have worsened, as Bezos’s space agency has officially sued the space agency for not selecting him…
Gold Ions Used to Create Antimatter from Pure Energy
It sounds a bit like alchemy, but researchers have created a pair of matter/antimatter particles using light and gold – but instead of a philosopher’s…
Heroic Bystander Leaps On top of Alligator after it Attacks Handler
After a particularly angry alligator grabs an animal trainer by the hand and starts rolling, a heroic dad jumps into action and jumps over a…
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Programs of a high-quality nature can encourage you and eliminate monotony, especially when you are stuck at home. If you are the curious type who…
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