…and it could be dark matter. Scientists have discovered a new, mysterious particle. Of course, making new discoveries is exciting. But, perhaps the most exciting thing about this particle is that it could be a candidate for dark matter. For more, check out this BGR/MSN story.
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Scientists Say Interstellar Travel Could Be Possible Without Spaceships
This is one of those theories that really push it. The idea that Professor Romanovskaya is posing is that it is theoretically possible for a sufficiently advanced civilization to essentially commandeer one of these objects and use them to get off the planet. While the many rogue planets (insofar as they have been observed to…
Aliens Could Be Using Quantum Communications to Talk Across Interstellar Space
Now that is a provocative title! While we haven’t found any evidence of alien life yet, that doesn’t mean it’s not out there, beyond our reach. Now, a team of researchers has put together a mathematical model showing aliens could potentially be communicating across space – via quantum physics. The idea is that quantum mechanics…
Uranus and Neptune are raining ‘diamonds’
According to NASA, Uranus and Neptune are raining gemstones! During a recent interview with NASA’s Gravity Assist, astrophysicist Naomi Rowe-Gurney explained how gas-heavy planets Uranus and Neptune rain down what we here on Earth consider precious gemstones. For more, check out this Audacy/MSN story.
Researchers Finally Tracked Down The Source of The Deadly ‘Blob’
The horrific marine heatwave nicknamed the Blob destroyed much in its path during its peak. researchers have identified the systematic warming in the Pacific Ocean that fueled the Blob’s rise, and their modeling confirms that – as previously suspected – it is not the result of natural climatic variation. For more, check out this ScienceAlert…
Ultra-fast electron rain is pouring out of Earth’s magnetosphere…
…and scientists think they know why. Described as unexpected, ultra-fast “electron precipitation,” the phenomenon occurs when waves of electromagnetic energy pulse through Earth’s magnetosphere — the magnetic field generated by the churning of Earth’s core, which surrounds our planet and shields it from deadly solar radiation. These electrons then overflow from the magnetosphere and plummet…
Astronomers reveal clearest image yet of mysterious ‘odd radio circle’
‘Odd radio circles’ a million light years across were first spotted two years ago. using the world’s most capable radio telescopes, astronomers have revealed the clearest image yet of one of the weirdest phenomena in space. They definitively spotted five odd radio circles, or ORCs, and discovered that all of them have central galaxies containing…
Waves from the sun are moving at speeds that ‘defy explanation’
High-frequency waves swirling on the sun have left scientists confused. They discovered a new set of waves moving in the opposite direction of the sun’s rotation, inexplicably travelling faster than was theoretically possible. For more, check out this Daily Mail/MSN story.
Warp drive experiment…
…to turn atoms invisible could finally test Stephen Hawking’s most famous prediction. The new proposal suggests that, by nudging an atom to become invisible, scientists could catch a glimpse of the ethereal quantum glow that envelops objects traveling at close to the speed of light. For more, check out this Live Science story.
The Uncanny Future of Romance With Robots Is Already Here
While it might have a place in society, it’s a little unnerving. Among its popular traits, Replika is deeply customizable. The gender, looks, and name of the chatbot character are up to the user. Users can even determine the type of relationship they have with this virtual character. Options include friendship, mentorship, romantic relationship, or…