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Astronomers observe dark matter bridge in the Perseus Cluster
Galaxy clusters are among the largest structures in the Universe, composed of thousands of galaxies bound together by mutual gravity.
Like galaxies, they grow through...
Astronomers discover potential new building block of organic matter in interstellar space
Carbon is the building block for all life on Earth and accounts for approximately 45–50% of all dry biomass.
When bonded with elements like hydrogen,...
Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter?
It's a standard part of any medical visit.
Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks you to sit quietly while...
The first light in the universe helps build a dark matter map
In the 1960s, astronomers began noticing a pervasive microwave background visible in all directions.
Aphasia might be the biggest condition you’ve never heard of–here’s why it matters
Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that’s “impacting his cognitive abilities,” his family announced recently.
The news...
For the sake of astronaut health, should we make the International Space Station dirtier
There are several well-documented health risks that come from spending extended periods in microgravity, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and changes to organ...
How brine shrimp adapted to Mars-like conditions
The effects of Climate Change on Earth’s living systems have led to a shift in biological studies, with attention now being focused on the...
Cosmic radiation altered virus evolution in Africa, study finds
Astronomers have known for some time that nearby supernovae have had a profound effect on Earth’s evolution.
For starters, Earth’s deposits of gold, platinum, and...
Water arrived in the final stages of Earth’s formation
Roughly 4.6 billion years ago, the Sun was born from the gas and dust of a nebula that underwent gravitational collapse.
The remaining gas and...
This hot Jupiter probably formed close to its star
The current exoplanet census contains 5,832 confirmed candidates, with more than 7,500 still awaiting confirmation.
Of those that have been confirmed, most have been gas...