Historical photographs from the 1945 Trinity nuclear test have been recovered and restored, offering new insights into the first atomic explosion.
Lost Images from the 1945 Trinity Nuclear Test Restored
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TIL that in 2024 a PhD student “accidently” discovered Valeriana – a Edinburgh sized hidden Mayan city in Mexico while browsing for data on the internet.
A Tulane PhD student uncovered a large ancient Maya city in Campeche, Mexico, using lidar data, revealing new insights into pre-Columbian civilizations.
This Is A Photograph Of A Single Atom. The Pale Blue Dot In The Center Between The Metal Electrodes Is A Single Strontium Atom Illuminated By A Laser
A recent image shows a single strontium atom illuminated by a laser, marking a significant advancement in atomic imaging technology.
Crystals found inside wreckage from the first nuclear bomb test
Researchers identify a novel clathrate crystal inside Trinity test remnants, revealing unique matter formed under extreme conditions 81 years ago.
Naturally Occurring Quasicrystals
Scientists have confirmed the existence of three types of naturally occurring quasicrystals, found in a meteorite and a lightning-formed rock, challenging previous assumptions.
Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories
NASA’s Perseverance rover captured its sixth selfie on Mars, while studies reveal satellite megaconstellation launches may impact Earth’s climate with soot pollution.
Fossils show millipede and centipede ancestors evolved legs underwater
Fossils from 437 million years ago reveal that early myriapod ancestors had legs suited for aquatic life before moving onto land.
Rendering the Sky, Sunsets, and Planets
Explores how shader-based atmospheric scattering techniques recreate realistic skies, sunsets, and planetary views in real time, inspired by space imagery.
Astronomers use the Webb telescope to improve our map of the cosmic web
Astronomers use the James Webb Space Telescope to create the most detailed map of the cosmic web, revealing structures from when the universe was a few hundred million years old.
Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan
Researchers successfully transferred a longevity-linked gene from naked mole rats to mice, modestly extending lifespan and improving health markers.
