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Dark Energy Weakens: Universe Slows Expansion
A new study from Seoul National University has shaken up cosmology by suggesting that dark energy, the force thought to speed up the universe’s expansion, might be getting weaker. Using data from Type Ia supernovae explosions, researchers found signs that this expansion could now be slowing down, which challenges long-standing models and opens doors to fresh ideas about the cosmos. This breakthrough, published in late 2025, analyzes light from distant…
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AI Uncovers Oldest Life Signs in Earth Rocks
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to spot the oldest chemical signs of life in rocks from South Africa that are 3.3 billion years old. This breakthrough, revealed in a study published this week, pushes back our understanding of early life on Earth and opens new ways to hunt for signs of life on other planets. The research team found faint molecular traces left by ancient microbes. These rocks, formed when…
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Bees Sense Queen Infections Leading to Colony Revolt
New research reveals that worker honey bees can detect viral infections in their queens through changes in pheromones, prompting them to overthrow and replace her. This discovery, published in late 2025, explains many colony losses and offers hope for beekeepers facing ongoing hive collapses. The Shocking Discovery in Bee Behavior Scientists at the University of British Columbia uncovered how viruses weaken queen bees, altering their chemical signals and triggering worker…
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Kissing Began 21 Million Years Ago in Apes
Scientists have uncovered that kissing likely started over 21 million years ago in the common ancestor of humans and great apes. This new study from researchers at the University of Oxford, published in 2025, shows Neanderthals probably kissed too, and even shared smooches with early humans. This discovery solves part of an old puzzle about why people and animals kiss. It points to deep roots in evolution for bonding and…
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Sun Hits Earth with Powerful Mass Ejections
The Sun unleashed a series of coronal mass ejections in November 2025, slamming into Earth and sparking intense geomagnetic storms. These events, peaking around mid-month, caused stunning auroras visible far south and minor tech disruptions across several continents. Recent Solar Activity Surge Solar activity ramped up dramatically this month as the Sun hit its peak in the 11-year cycle known as solar maximum. Multiple flares and ejections erupted from active…
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Is Comet 3I ATLAS Spinning? Viral Footage Sparks Debate
New videos and images of interstellar comet 3I ATLAS have gone viral, claiming the object shows unusual spinning motion and sparking wild theories online. Discovered in July 2025, this rare visitor from outside our solar system has astronomers and space fans buzzing, but experts say many claims stem from unverified footage and possible imaging tricks. Viral Videos Fuel Speculation on Comet Motion Social media platforms buzz with clips showing what…
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Blue Origin Nails New Glenn Booster Landing
Blue Origin achieved a major milestone on November 13, 2025, when its New Glenn rocket launched from Florida, deployed two NASA satellites to study Mars, and successfully landed the reusable booster on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean. This success marks the first time the company has recovered a booster at sea, boosting the commercial space industry by proving cost-effective reuse technology. Launch Details and Mission Goals The New Glenn…
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Blue Origin Lands Booster After NASA Mars Launch
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida on November 13, 2025, carrying NASA’s twin Escapade probes to study Mars. The launch marked a big win with the rocket’s booster landing safely on a sea platform, boosting the company’s reusable tech goals. This event puts Jeff Bezos’ space firm in direct rivalry with SpaceX. It shows reusable rockets can cut costs and speed up missions to other planets. Launch…
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Bowhead Whales Beat Cancer with DNA Magic
Scientists have uncovered how bowhead whales live over 200 years without much cancer risk. New research shows their super DNA repair skills could help humans fight diseases. The Puzzle of Giant Animals and Cancer Bowhead whales are huge creatures that can weigh up to 100 tons and live more than two centuries. Yet they rarely get cancer, which puzzles experts because bigger bodies mean more cells and higher chances for…
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Scientists Solve Massive Black Hole Collision Mystery
Scientists have unlocked the puzzle of a huge black hole crash detected in 2023, pointing to magnetic fields as the key force behind it. The event, called GW231123, involved two giant black holes smashing together seven billion light years away, and experts now explain how these monsters formed against all odds. Discovery Shakes Up Space Science The LIGO Virgo KAGRA team first spotted GW231123 through ripples in space time known…