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🚀 Breathtaking First Look at the Contents of NASA's Bennu Asteroid Sampler! 🌌
After an arduous wait of over three and a half months since the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft triumphantly returned them to Earth, we've finally been granted the first high-resolution images of the precious contents from the Bennu asteroid sampler container. The unveiling was delayed by two stubborn fasteners that kept the sampler lid secure but were successfully opened on January 10.
On January 19, NASA unveiled these long-anticipated visuals, giving us a glimpse into the pristine remnants of our solar system's history. These samples, delicately collected from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu, are not just rocks and dust; they represent a narrative of our cosmos, potentially holding secrets about the origin of water and life on Earth.
Stay tuned as @science dive deeper into this cosmic treasure trove and unravel the mysteries of the universe! 🌠
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A Chinese startup, Betavolt, has introduced an innovative 'atomic energy battery' that can generate electricity for 50 years without needing recharging or maintenance. This groundbreaking battery, smaller than a coin, marks a significant advancement in the miniaturization of atomic energy. It's designed for various applications, including mobile phones and drones, potentially allowing these devices to operate indefinitely without charging. This development aligns with China's strategic goals under its 14th Five-Year Plan and represents a major leap in energy innovation.
For more details, you can read the full article on The Independent.
2024 is set to be a landmark year in science, featuring significant developments. Key highlights include OpenAI's advancement with GPT-5, the operational start of the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile, and NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon. DeepMind's AlphaFold is expected to enhance protein interaction modeling. Additionally, NASA's Artemis II mission will conduct a crewed lunar flyby. Stay tuned for these and other exciting scientific breakthroughs! For more details, check out the article on Nature.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a new view of Uranus, showing its rings, moons, and atmospheric features, including a polar cap. The images, more detailed than earlier ones, highlight Uranus's dim inner and outer rings, the elusive Zeta ring, and several of its 27 moons. Infrared wavelengths reveal dynamic atmospheric features, including seasonal north polar cloud caps and storms, offering insights into the planet's complex atmosphere. These observations aid in understanding similar-sized exoplanets and our solar system. For the full article, visit NASA's website.
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Japanese engineers have developed a new robot that can reach speeds of up to 46 km/h. During its creation, the developers took inspiration from the Velociraptor.
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Interesting article from Xinhua News Agency reports on the operational start of the world's deepest and largest underground physics laboratory in Sichuan Province, China. This laboratory, situated 2,400 meters beneath Jinping Mountain, provides a unique environment for researching dark matter. Its ultra-low radiation background and minimal cosmic ray interference are key advantages for scientific experiments. The facility, developed by Tsinghua University and Yalong River Hydropower Development Company, Ltd., will also contribute to interdisciplinary research in fields like particle physics and nuclear astrophysics.
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The sun has produced a massive coronal hole and is "spewing a stream of solar wind directly toward Earth," according to Spaceweather.com. See a one-week time-lapse of the hole in the Sun's atmosphere from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
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Two Views of a High-Altitude Flight for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
As NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter made its 59th flight on Mars – achieving its second highest altitude while taking pictures of this flight – the Perseverance Mars rover was watching. See two perspectives of this 142-second flight that reached an altitude of 66 feet (20 meters). This flight took place on Sept.16, 2023.
🔬 Breaking Through in Neuroscience: Unveiling the Reality of Zoom Fatigue
Recent groundbreaking research has neurophysiologically confirmed what many have experienced in the wake of increased virtual interactions post-COVID-19: Zoom fatigue is real!
🧠 The study, published in Scientific Reports, utilized EEG and ECG data to compare the effects of video conferences and face-to-face interactions. Results showed that 50-minute video conferences led to significantly greater fatigue than in-person sessions of the same duration.
📊 This marks a pivotal step in understanding the neurophysiological impacts of our increasingly digital world, particularly the effects of prolonged video-based communication. René Riedl and Gernot Müller-Putz, leading the study, emphasize the importance of this understanding for individual well-being, interpersonal relationships, and organizational communication.
🔍 The researchers propose that a holistic view of the psychological and physiological mechanisms involved is essential to develop strategies to mitigate the harmful effects of videoconference fatigue.
🔗 Learn more about this fascinating study and its implications here: TU Graz News Article
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🔭 New Horizons with JWST:
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) unveils breathtaking details of the Crab Nebula, showcasing a vibrant celestial dance of gas, dust, and charged particles around its heart - the Crab Pulsar. A glimpse into the cradle of star formation, the JWST’s infrared eyes reveal what was once veiled. Discover more about this cosmic revelation here🌌.
This beautifully preserved Viking ship was discovered in a large burial mound at Oseberg Farm in Norway, dating back to the early 9th century.
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The Fungal Tornado: Unveiling the Story Behind a Photograph
In the recent annual Big Picture Photography Contest, a captivating image titled “The Fungal Tornado” made its way to the finals, although it didn’t clinch the winning spot. However, its unique allure captured our attention, and here’s why.
The photo was crafted by biologist Lu Yang amidst the majestic mountains of Westland National Park, located on New Zealand’s South Island. It was described by a jury member as a “mesmerizing and mortally terrifying frame”. The image encapsulates the fleeting moment of spore dispersion by the fungus Armillaria novae-zelandiae, a distant relative of the mushrooms known as honey fungus found in other parts of the world.
This endemic species to New Zealand has, over recent decades, found its way to other continents where it morphed into a menacing invasion. It wreaks havoc on local vegetation by rotting their roots, usually leading to a fatal end for the affected flora. Through this photograph, Lu Yang not only captured a beautiful yet ephemeral natural phenomenon but also spotlighted an ecological challenge that extends beyond the borders of New Zealand.
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Owls have the widest neck rotation range among animals. This remarkable feature stems from the unique articulation of their spine with the skull. Unlike mammals, which typically have two occipital condyles (spherical ends of a bone that fit into a cavity in another bone to form a joint), owls possess only one.
Additionally, birds have a long, flexible neck containing anywhere from 11 to 23 movable vertebrae. An owl's head can swivel approximately 270 degrees in each direction, allowing for a total rotational range of one and a half full turns. This extraordinary neck flexibility is not just a peculiar trait; it's a critical adaptation that allows owls to have a nearly unobstructed view of their surroundings, an essential asset for a predator that hunts primarily at night.
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Winds in Antarctica
Temperature is far from the only challenge awaiting the brave souls at the South Pole. Here blow the strongest and most persistent winds on the planet, reaching speeds of 322 km/h (with an average of about 240 km/h)! Moreover, these winds blow almost year-round, hardly ever subsiding. Nowhere else in the world will you encounter such harsh weather conditions.
However, it’s almost always sunny here: due to the cold, the air is very dry (it has the lowest relative humidity on the planet), making this place have the most intense solar radiation on Earth.
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In our Solar System, there are numerous asteroids rich in valuable elements that are highly coveted by humanity. Therefore, it's imperative that we develop technologies for their industrial exploitation!💎
Let's explore the top three most valuable asteroids:
Psyche is located in the main asteroid belt. This 240-kilometer wide asteroid is rich in metals, including nickel and iron, and also contains gold and platinum. However, recent reports suggest that Psyche might predominantly consist of rocky material. We will obtain accurate information in 2026 following NASA's mission dedicated to its study.
The asteroid Asporina is covered with olivine, a bright green mineral. Its presence in this iron-stone meteorite classifies Asporina as a rare type of pallasite. Meteorites of this class are highly valued among collectors due to their uniqueness and high cost.
Gaspra is composed of various metals and their oxides, giving the asteroid's surface a fascinating mix of hues.
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No, it’s not Starbucks. It’s Artly, a 3-year-old startup that has developed an AI-powered machine that it claims makes a “perfect cup of coffee every time,” using computer vision algorithms to guide a robotic arm and monitor drink quality. Amazing?
Artly's barista bots learn quickly: Human baristas can use the imitation learning platform to teach Artly new tricks by showing examples. Deep Learning-based visual inspection is used to monitor drink quality at each step to ensure a perfect cup with every order.
It has 10 retail locations across the US and will use the new funding to expand its model.
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Iceland: A Land Straight Out of ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Witness the majesty of nature in Iceland’s recent volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Imagine nearly 4 kilometers of fissures spewing forth a river of lava…
Absolutely stunning!
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That's how Gemini AI works - it's Google's newest LLM.
With all due respect to ChatGPT and Gigachat….
A little scary, to be honest... 😅
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🚀 Zhurong Rover's Martian Breakthrough: Unearthing Geometric Secrets!
China's Zhurong rover, using ground-penetrating radar, has uncovered deep geometric structures on Mars. These polygons, up to tens of meters wide, are hidden 35 meters below Utopia Planitia's surface. This discovery, from China's landmark Mars mission, offers a peek into the planet's ancient climatic shifts, suggesting a history of dramatic environmental change
The Superpower of Spider Silk
Spider silk possesses remarkable characteristics: it’s incredibly strong, sticky, antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable.
But did you know that spider silk can withstand a load of up to 300 kilograms per square centimeter? Moreover, it can stretch up to 40% of its original length without losing strength.
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When it's very hot, the bees gather near the entrance to the hive and become... air conditioners!
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An artificial intelligence algorithm successfully developed a catalyst for extracting oxygen from Martian meteorites in just six weeks.
This task, if performed by a human using standard chemical screening (where each full cycle takes five hours to find an optimal catalyst from the same composition of Martian rocks), would have taken two thousand years.
The project is being spearheaded by scientists from China and presented by @science
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Unveiling the Most Water-Repellent Surface Ever!
Scientists have crafted a surface dubbed as the most water-repellent ever. By employing a liquid-like coating, water rolls off this surface at angles 500 times shallower compared to other superhydrophobic materials. This novel technology, creating ‘liquid-like surfaces’, presents a game-changer, especially in automotive, marine, and aerospace sectors, where repelling water is crucial. The innovative surface behaves like a lubricated platform, ensuring water slides right off, setting a new standard in superhydrophobic materials .
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🔭 A Cosmic Marvel: Charon Up Close!
This breathtaking image showcases Charon, the largest of Pluto’s five moons. Observed by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft during its historic flyby in 2015, Charon’s rugged terrain, deep canyons, and varied surface colors reveal a complex geological history.
🌔 Notable Features:
• Canyons: Some of Charon’s canyons are deeper than the Grand Canyon on Earth!
• Varied Terrain: The northern hemisphere, known as Mordor Macula, is darker than the southern part, suggesting differences in the moon’s crust and materials.
• Impact Craters: These are a testament to the many space objects that have collided with Charon over billions of years.
🚀 Charon orbits Pluto at a distance so close that they are often considered a binary system. Their mutual gravitational pull ensures that they always face each other with the same side.
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🎶 The Mysterious Sound of the Aztec Death Whistle 🎶
Did you know about the haunting sound of the Aztec death whistle? This unique instrument was exclusively used by the Mexica and was first discovered during the excavation of a temple in Mexico City in the 1990s. Contrary to popular belief, the original whistle does not produce a sharp shriek-like sound. Instead, music archeologist Arnd Adje Both tested the original excavated whistles and described the sound as similar to "atmospheric noise generated by the wind."
While some believe that hundreds of warriors would use these whistles simultaneously in battles, there's limited evidence to support this claim. The actual purpose of the whistle, based on its discovery location and imagery related to death, is more likely to be ceremonial or religious rather than for warfare.
So, if you've heard a terrifying version of this whistle, it's probably a much larger reproduction! And if that sound made you uncomfortable, have you ever wondered if you might have misophonia? 🤔
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