Science
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Researchers Uncover Massive Ancient ‘Terror Bird’ Fossil in South America
According to scitechdaily.com a team of researchers, including a biologist from Johns Hopkins, has studied a fossil of a huge extinct bird that was likely a top predator. They believe it might be the largest “terror bird” ever found, giving us new clues about ancient wildlife in northern South America millions of years ago. Discovery centers on leg bone of…
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How Black Hole Spins Reveal the Secrets of Ultraluminous Light
Gas that swirls around black holes forms powerful disks which are among the universe’s most effective energy converters. These disks emit light and jets of plasma, making black holes not just mysterious, but also extremely energetic. Recent simulations have uncovered that as black hole spins, these disks can wobble which changes the direction of the light and plasma they emit.…
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Solving the Biological Puzzle: Which Came First, Viruses or Bacteria?
According to scientists, life on Earth first appeared more than 4 billion years ago. Earliest RNA & DNA building blocks were created in the early Earth’s environment by a “primordial soup” of molecules including carbon. Earliest microbes very basic life forms were result of these molecules eventually organizing into biological interactions according to Karthik Anantharaman, a computational biologist from University…
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Midlife Crisis: More Than Just a Simple Story, Say Researchers
The concept of a midlife crisis is becoming less popular, and some experts believe it may never have existed in the first place. It may be time to give this notion a thorough reexamination, according to researchers who are currently reviewing the evidence supporting it. Decline of the Midlife Crisis Concept Concept that happiness tends to decrease during midlife, only…
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Betelgeuse Has a ‘Betelbuddy’: New Findings on the Bright Star’s Companion
Orion constellation’s Betelgeuse is a bright star that has been growing brighter and dimmer over time. Some speculated that it would soon burst into a supernova, a massive explosion that occurs when a star reaches the end of its life. Recent research however, offers alternative reason for these changes in brightness. Scientists claim that Betelgeuse has companion star. As Betelgeuse…
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10 Surprising Psychological Facts About Human Behavior You Didn’t Know
Have you thought about reasons behind our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors? Many people find it to be a topic of interest. How we act our lives and relate to others is heavily affected by our ideas. We will look at 10 psychological facts about human behavior in this article. These facts will show us what affects our emotions and actions.…
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The Science Behind Sleep: Why You Need It
Sleep takes up about one-quarter to one-third of a person’s life. But have you ever wondered what actually happens when you sleep? Before the 1950s, many believed that sleep was a simple, passive activity where both the body and brain shut down. It’s clearly evident, though, that sleep is everything from passive. In actuality, the brain performs a variety of…
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7 Common Myths About Black Holes Debunked
Black holes have long captivated the attention of scientists and general public. They are frequently depicted in science fiction as enigmatic, potent and frightening cosmic forces. Black holes are frequently misinterpreted, despite their frequent appearance in television, movies & literature. 7 Common Myths About Black Holes Debunked in this article along with the true science underlying these amazing objects. Table…
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Everything you know about space is wrong
Do you think you know a lot about our solar system? You might want to reconsider. Many of the space “facts” you share with your friends could actually be incorrect. It’s surprising how much misinformation is out there about space. In fact, everything you know about space is wrong may not be far from truth! Every time we go deeper…
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11 Valuable Facts About Venus
Venus, solar system’s second planet from the sun, is distinguished from other planets by a number of special qualities. These are 11 valuable facts about Venus, a planet that, despite its harsh circumstances, is sometimes referred to be Earth’s sister because of its similarities. Find out more about Venus’s interesting features! Table of ContentsValuable Facts About Venus1. The Hottest Planet…
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