Astronomers studying a distant galaxy cluster stumbled upon ancient radio signals that might hold clues to the formation of the early universe.
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Astronomers detect 10 billion-year-old radio waves from a distant galaxy cluster SpARCS1049, revealing a mini-halo that suggests black holes or cosmic collis...

Fox News

Scientists discover ancient radio signals from distant galaxy cluster - AOL.com

The story of Earth begins long before forests, oceans, or even life itself. Deep beneath our feet lie ancient stones that silently preserve the secrets of our planets earliest days. 
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Canadian scientists found the oldest known rocks on Earth - dating back 4.16 billion years - shedding light on our planet’s earliest history.

Earth.com

Geologists say these rocks are the oldest ever found on Earth - Earth.com

Astronomers have discovered a distant galaxy that is a "cosmic fossil" which has remained "frozen in time" for billions of years.
Just as dinosaur fossils here on Earth are used to probe the evoluti… [+4286 chars]

"We have discovered a galaxy that has been 'perfectly preserved' for billions of years, a true archaeological find that tells us how the first galaxies were born and helps us understand how the universe has evolved to this day."

Space.com

Astronomers discover a galaxy frozen in time for billions of years: 'Fossil galaxies are like the dinosaurs of the universe' - Space

<table><tr><td>IN A NUTSHELL</td></tr><tr><td><ul><li> Astronomers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to study disk galaxies, advancing our understanding of their origins.</li><li> The research … [+5540 chars]

IN A NUTSHELL 🛰️ Astronomers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to study disk galaxies, advancing our understanding of their origins. 🌌 The research revealed that galaxies typically form a thick disk first, followed by a thin disk, with timing influenc…

Rudebaguette.com

James Webb Telescope Unlocks the Deep Structural Secrets of Disk Galaxies, Revealing How the Universe Built Its Greatest Shapes - Rude Baguette

Keith’s note: This message from Janet Petro was issued today: I’m pleased to share that Jaclyn (Jackie) Jester has been selected as NASA’s deputy chief of staff, where she will help lead the coordina… [+2153 chars]

Jaclyn (Jackie) Jester has been selected as NASA's deputy chief of staff

Nasawatch.com

New Deputy Chief of Staff: Jackie Jester - NASA Watch

At 124 years old, Henry is officially the world’s oldest known crocodile, and his story is nothing short of extraordinary. This colossal reptile has not only lived a long life, but has also fathered … [+2893 chars]

Henry, the world’s oldest known crocodile, has lived through more than a century of adventures.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

Meet Henry: The World’s Oldest Crocodile – And He’s Still Growing - The Daily Galaxy

A fiery explosion tore through the skies over Eastern Siberia on the morning of June 30, 1908, decimating more than 830 square miles of frozen taiga in what remains the largest asteroid-related blast… [+7783 chars]

The mysterious blast site of the Tunguska Event of 1908 is revealed in satellite images obtained by NASA’s Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8.

Thedebrief.org

Look: NASA Satellite Images Reveal Mysterious Blast Site of 1908 Tunguska Event that Scorched Remote Siberia - The Debrief

NASA's Perseverance rover is digging deeper into Mars' geologic past as it begins grinding into Red Planet rock surfaces to expose material that could hold clues to the planet's ancient environment a… [+4269 chars]

NASA's Perseverance rover is digging deeper into Mars' geologic past as it begins grinding into rock surfaces to expose material that could hold clues to the planet's ancient environment and habitability.

Was ancient Mars habitable? NASA's Perseverance rover is grinding into a 'weird, uncooperative' rock to find out - Space

A monumental discovery has revealed that an asteroid struck the East Coast of North America roughly 35 million years ago, leaving behind the continent’s largest known impact crater, now buried beneat… [+2385 chars]

35 million years ago, an asteroid struck the Atlantic Ocean, creating a giant crater now hidden beneath Chesapeake Bay.

A Massive Impact Crater Has Been Found Beneath Chesapeake Bay - The Daily Galaxy

A team of researchers has outlined how a new "direct fusion drive" propulsion system could allow us to reach Sedna this century. Given the dwarf planet's wide orbit, it could be our best chance for t… [+6681 chars]

If we miss this chance, we may have to wait 11,000 years for another.

IFLScience

Direct Fusion Drive Could Give Us One-In-A-Thousand-Year Opportunity To Visit Sedna - IFLScience

In a study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung have discovered a new superheavy isotope, 257Sg (seaborgium), whose properties are providi… [+6173 chars]

In a study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung have discovered a new superheavy isotope, 257Sg (seaborgium), whose properties are providing new insights into nuclear stability and fission in the he…

Phys.Org

New superheavy isotope reveals complex relationship between quantum effects and fission - Phys.org

The payload likely to spark the most interest is the Blue Moon MK1 lander.

Ars Technica

The second launch of New Glenn will aim for Mars - Ars Technica

World Asteroid Day 2025 is upon us! Here's how you can celebrate the event by livestreaming real-time views of near-Earth asteroids from the comfort of your home.
June 30 is the 10th anniversary of … [+4673 chars]

World Asteroid Day 2025: Watch live views of near-Earth asteroids for free online on June 30 - Space

Scientists found a molecular “kill switch” that could keep cholesterol and disease in check. Shutterstock
University of Texas at Arlington scientists have pinpointed an enzyme, IDO1, that flips the … [+3689 chars]

Scientists found a molecular “kill switch” that could keep cholesterol—and disease—in check.

SciTechDaily

Scientists Find an “Off Switch” for Cholesterol – And It Could Save Millions - SciTechDaily

Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered how to change the electronic state of matter on demand, a breakthrough that could make electronics 1,000 times faster and more efficient.
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Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered how to change the electronic state of matter on demand, a breakthrough that could make electronics 1,000 times faster and more efficient.

Discovery in quantum materials could make electronics 1,000 times faster - Phys.org

Heres what youll learn when you read this story:
<ul><li>Viruses typically arent considered alive, as many core biological functions are outsourced to their hosts. But a newly discovered organism ap… [+3690 chars]

Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like this one complicate matters.

Popular Mechanics

Scientists Discovered a New Creature That Exists Between Life and Not-Life - Yahoo

A new gas giant world discovered by citizen scientists using data from NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS is cool, literally and figuratively.
The extrasolar planet, or "exoplanet," designated… [+4548 chars]

"This discovery is important because long-period exoplanets are difficult to detect."

NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft and citizen scientists discover a cool new alien world - Space

A strange black 'bubble wrap' could help solve one of the world's most urgent problems: access to clean drinking water.
As Earth's atmosphere hoards more water in a warming world, engineers have fou… [+3180 chars]

A strange black 'bubble wrap' could help solve one of the world's most urgent problems: access to clean drinking water.

ScienceAlert

This Strange 'Bubble Wrap' Can Produce Drinking Water in The Desert - ScienceAlert

On October 31, 2000, a momentous event marked a turning point in humanitys presence in space. That day, the Soyuz TM-31 capsule launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying three ast… [+3693 chars]

On October 31, 2000, a small crew made history by marking the last time all humans were on Earth. This event set in motion a new chapter in space exploration.