Researchers at the University of Cologne and Masaryk University in Brno (Czech Republic) have discovered the fastest known star, which travels around a black hole in record time. The star, S4716, orb… [+2727 chars]
Using a new method, scientists are better able to distinguish between mirror-image substances. This is important amongst others in drug development, because the two variants can cause completely diff… [+3928 chars]
A simple and versatile nanoparticle ink could help next-generation perovskite solar cells to be printed at scale and become the dominant force in commercial photovoltaics. Made from tin oxide, the i… [+3880 chars]
NanoAvionics sent a satellite into space with a selfie stick attached to a GoPro, which then transmitted back the world’s first spacecraft selfie in 4K. A GoPro Hero 7 was used to take the stunning… [+2622 chars]
Newswise — Surveying the cosmos from its isolated position in Antarctica, a collaborative project aims to reveal insights about the universe’s beginnings. In summer at the South Pole, which lasts fr… [+10377 chars]
Powerful radio pulses originating deep in the cosmos can be used to study hidden pools of gas cocooning nearby galaxies, according to a new study appearing in the journal Nature Astronomy. So-called… [+4389 chars]
Paris, the capital of France, is awash with history; it's home to the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre , the world's most-visited museum (opens in new tab). Yet,… [+7196 chars]
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A "huge" ozone hole which was not expected to exist has been identified in the Earths atmosphere over almost the entire tropical region. The hole is a year-round gap in the planets ozone layer, and … [+2990 chars]
