James Webb Telescope Spots One of the Most Distant Supernovas Ever Seen
A supernova that exploded more than 12.5 billion years ago has been identified by astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope, and it was observed just days after it ignited.
» readNASA tests new rotor blade design for future long-range Mars helicopters
Researchers at NASA are developing next-generation helicopter blades that could dramatically expand the flight range of future Mars missions.
» readNSF Delays Major Research Equipment Grants, Leaving Universities in Limbo
The National Science Foundation has delayed the opening of its Major Research Instrumentation program for the second consecutive year, leaving researchers uncertain about when they can apply for funding for expensive scientific equipment.
» readIncorrect binding may explain why the Voynich manuscript has remained undeciphered for centuries
The long-standing mystery of the Voynich manuscript may finally be closer to a solution, experts have suggested. The document's pages were reportedly bound in the wrong order in the 15th century, making it nearly impossible to decipher.
» readMosquitoes carrying sterilising parasite released in Barcelona to curb disease spread
More than half a million male mosquitoes infected with a parasite called Wolbachia have been released in Barcelona as part of a trial to reduce mosquito populations and the risk of diseases such as dengue.
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