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Rise and shine: Scientists watch black hole 'wake up' and emit light in far-off galaxy

The phenomenon that was observed is known as an active galactic nucleus, which is when the supermassive black hole start to shine even brighter due to the activity at the galactic core.

18/06/2024

New study finds birds of prey use unique air sac to soar to great distances

Unlike the lungs of mammals, bird lungs do more than just breathe. An air-filled sac within the birds’ lungs is thought to increase the force the birds use to power flight muscles while soaring.

Finding a ‘shidduch’ for dogs in shelters can reduce their stress and make them more adoptable

“Many potential adopters might already have a dog or would like to engage in social activities with their dog,” researchers said.

Małgorzata Jarovka-Krzemkowska

Genome study shows how horses galloped into human history

The genomic evidence showed that horses were first domesticated in Central Asia - northern Kazakhstan to be precise - about 5,500 years ago by people from what is called the Botai culture.

By REUTERS
07/06/2024

Chile to install world's largest astronomy camera on the edge of Atacama desert

The Rubin Observatory is a complex, integrated system consisting of an eight-meter wide-field ground-based telescope, the camera, and an automated data processing system.

By REUTERS
05/06/2024

Asteroid twice the size of the Western Wall to pass Earth on Jerusalem Day - NASA

The asteroid was originally going to be measured with the Beit Hamikdash, aka the ancient First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, per the birthday wishes of the writer's father (happy birthday, dad!).

04/06/2024

Leading Cancer institute Dana-Farber to partner with OncoHost for groundbreaking cancer study

Pioneering Kidney Cancer Study Seeks to Improve Treatment Outcomes through Precision Medicine

Study analyzes how AI affects children's' creativity

"The question with AI is how do you support kids and give them knowledge of their individual creative processes?" asked Doctoral student Michele Newman who worked on the project.

New HU study challenges Kurt Lewin's theory of motivational conflict resolution

Lewin, the Prussian-born, Jewish-American psychologist who was regarded as one of the modern pioneers of social organizational, was the 18th most-cited psychologist of the 20th century. 

Scientists explain missing black holes, dark matter with new model

Japanese researchers have proposed a new model for the formation of primordial black holes that could help explain the mysteries of dark matter and the early universe.

30/05/2024
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