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Phys.org / Observations investigate galaxy cluster Abell S1136
An international team of astronomers has employed the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope to perform radio observations of a galaxy cluster known as Abell S1136. Results of the observation ...
Phys.org / Egypt tomb find may shed light on ancient diseases: Ministry
A new discovery of 33 ancient tombs in Egypt's southern city of Aswan could reveal "new information on diseases" prevalent at the time, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Monday.
Phys.org / Analysis of data suggests homosexual behavior in other animals is far more common than previously thought
A team of anthropologists and biologists from Canada, Poland, and the U.S., working with researchers at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York, has found via meta-analysis of data from prior research efforts ...
Phys.org / Quantum effects forbid the formation of black holes from high concentrations of intense light, say physicists
For the last seven decades, astrophysicists have theorized the existence of "kugelblitze," black holes caused by extremely high concentrations of light.
Phys.org / Astronomers find three potential super-Earths around nearby star
Astronomers have discovered three potential "super-Earth" exoplanets orbiting a relatively nearby orange dwarf star. This groundbreaking find was made by an international team of researchers led by Dr. Shweta Dalal from the ...
Phys.org / New research challenges black holes as dark matter explanation
The gravitational wave detectors LIGO and Virgo have detected a population of massive black holes whose origin is one of the biggest mysteries in modern astronomy. According to one hypothesis, these objects may have formed ...
Phys.org / Webb Space Telescope captures star clusters in Cosmic Gems arc
An international team of astronomers has used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to discover gravitationally bound star clusters when the universe was 460 million years old. This is the first discovery of star clusters ...
Phys.org / CO₂ puts heavier stamp on temperature than previously thought, analysis suggests
A doubling of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere could cause an increase in the average temperature on Earth from 7 to a maximum of 14 degrees. This is shown in the analysis of sediments from the Pacific Ocean off the coast ...
Phys.org / New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
A study of 17 commonly-used synthetic 'forever chemicals' has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin.
Phys.org / New research shows why you don't need to be perfect to get the job done
When neuroscientists think about the strategy an animal might use to carry out a task—like finding food, hunting prey, or navigating a maze—they often propose a single model that lays out the best way for the animal to ...
Phys.org / Two large asteroids safely pass Earth just 42 hours apart
Two large asteroids will safely pass Earth this week, a rare occurrence perfectly timed to commemorate this year's Asteroid Day.
Phys.org / From pets to pests: How domestic rabbits survive the wilderness
How do rabbits go from fluffy pets to marauding invaders? Rabbits have colonized countries worldwide, often with dire economic and ecological consequences, but their secret to success has until now been a mystery.