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Radio transmissions from SpaceX's Starlink satellites are leaking, endangering astronomy.
At the frequencies that radio telescopes value most, space is typically quiet. However, over the past two years, researchers searching for hints from the young universe have been hearing radio signals from SpaceX's Starlink fleet, a noisy new neighbor
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Futurism
Scientists believe they now understand why bats do not develop cancer.
German shepherds shouldn't be outlived by tiny creatures weighing less than one ounce, but many bats do. In the wild, some even live for almost 35 years, which is equivalent to 180 human years and is accompanied by an incredible lack of tumours.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
Unknown radio waves that "defy physics" are emanating from deep beneath the Antarctic ice.
Antarctica has some of the world's clearest skies, which makes it the ideal location for eavesdropping on the universe. The Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna, or ANITA, is carried by a NASA balloon that hovers far above the continent. When ultra-energetic cosmic rays strike the atmosphere, radio murmurs are captured by the ANITA experiment.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Geeks
We might learn how to create new limbs from the secrets of axolotl healing.
With their fluffy gills and never-ending smiles, axolotls have enchanted people all over the world. Their capacity to regenerate severed limbs, including hands, arms, and portions of organs, without leaving any scars, is their real superpower.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
Fixes to the ocean climate could make the oxygen crisis worse.
Scientists are looking to the ocean to slow down global warming. About 25% of CO2 emissions caused by humans are absorbed by the sea, which is the greatest carbon sink on Earth. Potential ways to lower atmospheric carbon and perhaps restore diminishing oxygen levels are provided by this enormous system.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Earth
Meet the 'prince of dragons' who established the dynasty of Tyrannosaurus.
Humans have always been fascinated by dinosaurs. These animals, which ranged from swift-footed hunters to towering giants, dominated the prehistoric planet for millions of years. Every fossil discovery adds to our knowledge.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
The lead scientist was shocked when a 520 million-year-old fossil was found with its brains and guts still intact.
Around 520 million years ago, the Cambrian period was a time of experimentation. Sea life was experimenting with every body plan imaginable, looking for combinations that would function.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in History
Researchers discover evidence that birds coexisted with dinosaurs in the Arctic.
With millions of birds congregating to nest and raise their young under the midnight sun, springtime in the Arctic is a breathtaking display of life. Surprisingly, the origins of this yearly custom date back 73 million years, which is far longer than previously thought.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
When animals were discovered to possess a "sixth sense," certain evolutionary theories were altered.
Naturalists believed they had worked out how reptiles hear two centuries ago. They said that creatures like snakes and lizards primarily used their senses of smell and sight, with their inner ears managing balance and other functions.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
35,000 years ago, archaeologists found a highly developed civilisation spread across the Philippine islands.
According to recent studies, the Philippine archipelago was the epicentre of early Southeast Asian human movement. Working with multinational teams, Ateneo de Manila University archaeologists have gathered 15 years of data that has changed the way researchers think about prehistoric tool use, maritime navigation, and cultural interchange in the area.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in History
By the end of the century, Antarctic atmospheric rivers are expected to triple.
Meteorologists refer to these features as atmospheric rivers. Picture a tiny, invisible firehouse that stretches thousands of miles through the sky, carrying more water than the Amazon. They originate over warm seas, move poleward, and then release their load as snow or heavy rain.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Earth
