Articles for author: Sumi

The Galaxy Formation Problem That Nobody Expected

When Galaxies Collide: Webb and Chandra Space Telescopes Reveal a Stellar Collision’s Glittering Web of Chaos

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The Galaxy Formation Problem That Nobody Expected (image credits: wikimedia) Astronomers have unveiled a breathtaking new image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) paired with NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory that reveals a dramatic cosmic spectacle: two spiral galaxies in the midst of a slow gravitational collision that produces an intricate “web of chaos” of ...

What are asteroids really made of? New analysis brings space mining closer to reality

Decoding Asteroid Secrets: Meteorite Science Lights the Path to Asteroid Mining

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Unearthing the Hidden Chemistry of Ancient Space Rocks (Image Credits: Pixabay) Recent examinations of meteorites have begun to reveal the intricate compositions of carbon-rich asteroids, offering tantalizing prospects for harnessing extraterrestrial resources in the era of space exploration. Unearthing the Hidden Chemistry of Ancient Space Rocks A surprising discovery emerged from the detailed scrutiny of ...

More than 100 moons were discovered in our own solar system in 2025

2025’s Hidden Orbits: Over 100 New Moons Emerge in Our Solar System

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Saturn’s Moon Frenzy Takes Center Stage (Image Credits: Images.newscientist.com) Astronomers ended 2025 on a high note with revelations that expanded our view of the solar system’s satellite population, uncovering more than 100 previously unknown moons. Saturn’s Moon Frenzy Takes Center Stage The ringed giant claimed the spotlight this year as researchers confirmed 128 additional moons ...

What old, dying stars teach us about axions as a candidate for dark matter

Whispers From Dying Stars: Scientists Chase Dark Matter’s Elusive Axions

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The Elusive Nature of Axions (Image Credits: Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net) Astronomers have long puzzled over the invisible matter that shapes galaxies, and recent studies of ancient stellar remnants offer fresh insights into one leading suspect: the axion. The Elusive Nature of Axions White dwarfs, the compact cores left behind when sun-like stars exhaust their fuel, provide a ...

Quantum Leaps: A Century of Innovations Reshaping Science and Technology Today

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The Foundations of a Revolutionary Theory (Image Credits: Unsplash) Quantum mechanics, born from efforts to explain the bizarre behavior of light and matter at atomic scales, has evolved over the past century into a cornerstone of modern physics and emerging technologies. The Foundations of a Revolutionary Theory In 1900, Max Planck proposed that energy is ...

Quantum Computing Enables Cyber Threat Detection with Enhanced 4-Qubit Performance

Quantum Processors Transform Cybersecurity: Smarter Threat Detection with Limited Hardware

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A Hybrid Solution Emerges (Image Credits: Unsplash) In an era where cyber threats evolve rapidly, researchers have unveiled a hybrid approach that leverages small-scale quantum computing to sharpen the precision of threat detection systems. A Hybrid Solution Emerges Compact quantum processors, when paired with traditional machine learning techniques, offer a promising upgrade to cybersecurity defenses. ...

Chaos in a Nearby Star System: Unprecedented Activity Around the ‘Eye of Sauron’

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In an astonishing astronomical breakthrough, scientists have observed two massive collisions between rocky bodies orbiting a nearby star dubbed the “Eye of Sauron”, located about 25 light-years from Earth in the constellation Piscis Austrinus. These events—far larger than typical asteroid impacts—sent shimmering clouds of debris into space and were captured through years of telescopic observations, ...

Chaos in the Cosmos: Hubble’s View of the Largest Planet-Forming Disk Ever Seen

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A Vast Protoplanetary Disk (Image Credits: Unsplash) Astronomers have uncovered a monumental structure in space, where the birth of planets unfolds amid unexpected turmoil. A Record-Breaking Discovery The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured images of a vast protoplanetary disk encircling a young star, marking it as the largest such formation observed to date. This immense ...

How lab-grown lichen could help us to build habitations on Mars

Synthetic Lichen: The Bio-Inspired Key to Constructing Martian Homes

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Lichen’s Remarkable Resilience Fuels Mars Ambitions (Image Credits: Images.newscientist.com) Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking approach to extraterrestrial construction, harnessing the resilient properties of lab-engineered lichen to transform Martian regolith into viable building materials. Lichen’s Remarkable Resilience Fuels Mars Ambitions Earth’s toughest organisms, lichens, have long captivated scientists for their ability to thrive in extreme environments, ...

Gene therapy for Huntington’s disease showed great promise in 2025

A Stunning Breakthrough: Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease Like Never Before

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Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Disease (Image Credits: Images.newscientist.com) In a year marked by rapid strides in medical innovation, researchers unveiled promising results from a gene therapy trial that significantly curbed the relentless advance of Huntington’s disease. A Historic Slowdown in a Relentless Condition Huntington’s disease has long defied effective treatments, gradually eroding patients’ motor skills, ...