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Webb image of ZS7, furthest black hole collision ever seen

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

In astronomy, when you look deep into the cosmos, you’re looking back in time, because objects in space are so far away ...

Orcas shock scientists with strange new behaviours

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

New insights into Orca activities revealed. — Reuters Marine researchers in their new study revealed crucial insights into the hunting habits, behaviours, ...

Some of the oldest stars in the universe found hiding near the Milky Way’s edge — and they may not be alone

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

Three alien stars circling the Milky Way could be some of the oldest ever found in the universe, a new study reveals. ...

A massive, icy Mars crater stares up at a Red Planet orbiter (image)

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

A massive Mars impact crater dominates a new view from the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO).  The result of an ancient asteroid ...

NASA’s Juno Captures Mysterious Object Near Jupiter’s Great Red Spot

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

On May 15, 2024, NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured intriguing images of a mysterious object near Jupiter’s Great Red Spot. This phenomenon, observed ...

Brain Circuit for Color Perception Identified

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers have identified the specific brain circuits in fruit flies responsible for color perception. These neurons within the optic lobe respond ...

170 bison could tackle CO2 emitted by 2 million cars, says study

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

In the heart of Romania’s Tarcu mountains, a remarkable ecological resurgence is underway.  Over 170 European bison, once extinct in the region ...

Understanding black hole formation through natal kicks and neutrino emission

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s ...

Dusty galaxy looks like a cosmic net in gorgeous new Hubble Telescope photo

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

A new Hubble image highlights the intricacies of a distant galaxy glowing with a bright white core surrounded by complex dust structures.  ...

Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead? There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests

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Dr. Thomas Hughes

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Indranil Banik is a postdoctoral ...