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Mon, Aug 17, 8:50 PM ET
JWST discovers a new type of star powered by black holes instead of fusion
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified a new class of celestial object, nicknamed 'black hole stars,' that are powered by black holes rather than nuclear
Yahoo · +14 outlets
Hubble finds definitive evidence of dwarf galaxy merging with young Milky Way
New data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope reveals the merger of a dwarf galaxy with the Milky Way in its earliest phases, solving a long-standing mystery abou
Phys.org · +5 outlets
Three supermassive black holes found on the verge of collision in a distant galaxy
Astronomers have detected three supermassive black holes about to collide inside a galaxy that existed less than 1.3 billion years after the Big Bang.
Latest from Space.com · +14 outlets
Webb's mysterious 'little red dots' may be hiding entire galaxies
Researchers studying a spiral galaxy nicknamed the 'Saguaro' found compact, bright red centers resembling the mysterious 'little red dots' seen in the early uni
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +14 outlets
China completes giant 582-tonne magnet for 'artificial sun' fusion reactor
China has completed a massive magnet for its tokamak fusion reactor, targeting fusion energy by 2030.
Business Today · +14 outlets
AI predicts how breast cancer could progress in breakthrough study
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to predict the progression of breast cancer, potentially improving treatment planning.
The Independent · +14 outlets
Study reveals nerve network fueling triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers uncovered that triple-negative breast cancer recruits immune cells to release a protein that fuels tumor growth, revealing a new mechanism of cancer
All Top News -- ScienceDaily · +3 outlets
Advanced genetic testing opens new treatment options for nearly one in three cancer patients
A study finds that comprehensive genetic testing can reveal new treatment pathways for about 30% of cancer patients.
LHSC · +14 outlets
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope set to launch as early as August 30
NASA's next major space observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, is scheduled to launch aboard a Falcon Heavy on August 30, 2026.
wowo.com · +14 outlets
Dead star in Helix Nebula predicts the sun's future fate
Scientists studying a dead star in the Helix Nebula have found it mirrors the fate awaiting our sun, describing the remnants as 'broken apart and returned to th
Latest from Space.com · +2 outlets
China returns to flight after Long March 7A explosion with back-to-back launches
China's space program launched both a Long March 12 and a Long March 2C rocket on Aug. 16, recovering from an Aug. 10 Long March 7A failure.
Latest from Space.com · +14 outlets
Hubble solves merger mystery from Milky Way's early years
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided definitive evidence of an early dwarf galaxy merging with the young Milky Way.
Phys.org · +4 outlets
Weakening Atlantic Ocean current system could accelerate Earth's warming
New research finds that a slowing Atlantic Ocean current system that regulates regional climates also helps control global temperatures, and its weakening could
Phys.org · +14 outlets
Time-gating technique sees through deep tissue, dense fog and other obstacles
A new imaging method using time-gated near-infrared light can see through deep tissue and fog, with potential applications from cancer detection to self-driving
Phys.org · +1 outlets
Caltech breakthrough brings fiber-optic performance to silicon chips
Researchers at Caltech have achieved fiber-optic-level data transmission speeds on standard silicon chips, a major advance for computing.
Science Daily · +2 outlets
Molecular electromagnetic sensor may enable remote-controlled gene therapy
Scientists have developed a molecular electromagnetic sensor that could allow remote control of gene switches, opening the door to remotely triggered gene thera
Phys.org · +2 outlets
New protein linked to longer hair follicle growth, overlooked in hair-loss research
A study identifies a previously overlooked protein that extends hair follicle growth, offering a potential new target for hair-loss treatments.
inc.com · +10 outlets
Weightlifting makes older women leaner, stronger and more mobile
A study finds that lifting at least 50 kilograms twice a week improves muscle mass, mobility and balance in older women.
New Scientist · +1 outlets

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