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Speedy Gas Blasts in Black Hole Centers

December 8, 2024

Scientists using XMM-Newton and Suzaku telescopes have spotted super-fast gas clouds near black holes. These clouds, called "Ultra Fast Outflows (UFOs), " zoom out at speeds up to a quarter the speed of light. Researchers studied these clouds in various active galactic nuclei (AGN) to understand the

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Galaxy's Glow Reveals Ultrafast Wind

December 8, 2024

Ever wondered what's happening inside distant galaxies? Astronomers have just found something cool in a galaxy called IRAS 17020+4544. They spotted a superfast wind using the Hubble Space Telescope. This wind was moving at a whopping 23, 430 kilometers per second, which is nearly 8% the speed of lig

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Small Plastics in Coastal Waters: Two Pumps Compared

December 8, 2024

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, are a growing concern in our oceans. They can hurt sea creatures and pollute our waters. Scientists are now focusing on the smaller ones, less than 300 micrometers, because we don't know much about them. This study compared two filter pumps, the AAU-UFO and KCD

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Uncovering Breast Cancer Genes: What's Next for Mexico?

December 8, 2024

You might think of breast cancer as just one disease, but it's actually a mix of different conditions. Each type is influenced by a web of genes. Scientists have already found some vital genes, like BRCA1 and BRCA2. These have a big impact on who gets breast cancer. But there are also 19 other genes

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Yeast Cells and Single Molecules: A New Way to Study Sticky Situations

December 8, 2024

Scientists have come up with a clever method to compare how yeast cells stick together on a large scale with how strongly individual molecules hold on. They used yeast surface display to show off their molecular catch, like a tiny, living display board. By spinning a glass covered in sticky stuff ar

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Arctic Ice Particles: Mysteries Unveiled in Ny-Ålesund

December 8, 2024

In the chilly Arctic town of Ny-Ålesund, scientists discovered that tiny particles in the air, called ice-nucleating particles (INPs), play a crucial role in forming clouds and affecting weather patterns. These INPs can come from various sources and change over time, making them tricky to understand

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How LDHB Protects Lung Cancer Cells from Death

December 8, 2024

Ferroptosis is a type of cell death that cancer cells often avoid, but the reasons behind this in certain cancers driven by the KRAS oncogene are not well understood. Scientists have found that lactate dehydrogenase B (LDHB), a protein involved in energy production, helps KRAS-driven lung cancer cel

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NASA's New Space Goals: Unraveling Earth's Shield and the Sun's Mysteries

December 8, 2024

Imagine diving into space exploration without even leaving Earth. NASA has some thrilling plans up its sleeve, according to experts from the National Academies. They suggest focusing on two big projects. First, they want to figure out the magnetosphere, which is like an invisible shield around our p

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Catch Jupiter's Brightest Night and a Meteor Shower this Weekend

December 8, 2024

Get ready for a celestial show! This weekend, Jupiter will be at its brightest all year, visible all night long. It's like Earth is playing tag with Jupiter, as our planet swings between Jupiter and the sun. If you have binoculars or a telescope, you might even spot Jupiter's four biggest moons name

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UV-B Radiation and Plant Survival: The Role of Strigolactone

December 8, 2024

Every plant faces challenges, and Rhododendron chrysanthum Pall. (R. chrysanthum) is no exception. UV-B radiation, a type of light that can harm plants, is one of these challenges. But R. chrysanthum has a secret weapon: strigolactone, a special chemical messenger in plants. Scientists have been st