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Star Halos From Filters: the 5 Most Common Causes and Solutions

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By understanding the top causes of star halos from filters, you can improve your astrophotography; discover the solutions that could save your shots.
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  • May 15, 2026
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More than sixty percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions

More than sixty percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions
More than 60% of the U.S. is experiencing drought, with significant impacts in the Southeast and Rocky Mountain regions, driven by an atypical La Niña.
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  • May 15, 2026
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Filter Wheel vs Filter Drawer: Choose the Right System for Your Workflow

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Guiding your choice between filter wheel and filter drawer depends on your workflow needs, and understanding their differences is key to making the right decision.
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  • May 14, 2026
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An idiot’s guide to lead optimisation for proteins

An idiot's guide to lead optimisation for proteins
A clear overview of how machine learning is transforming protein lead optimization, including current methods, challenges, and future prospects.
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  • May 14, 2026
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One-Shot Color Narrowband: Get Clean Data Without a Mono Camera

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By using one-shot color narrowband imaging, you can capture detailed spectral data effortlessly, but understanding how to optimize your workflow is essential for…
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  • May 13, 2026
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How the Bird Eye Was Pushed to an Evolutionary Extreme

How the Bird Eye Was Pushed to an Evolutionary Extreme
New research reveals bird retinas survive without blood vessels by using anaerobic glycolysis, challenging previous assumptions about their energy needs.
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  • May 13, 2026
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Rendering the Sky, Sunsets, and Planets

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.
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  • May 13, 2026
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A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it began

A lost ancient script reveals how writing as we know it began
New findings on proto-Elamite, a nearly forgotten ancient script, suggest it may be the earliest form of writing, changing our understanding of history.
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  • May 13, 2026
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Fast Optics Filter Problems: Star Halos, Band Shift, and Fixes

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Narrowing down fast optics filter issues reveals key fixes to prevent star halos, band shifts, and improve astrophotography results.
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  • May 12, 2026
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Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria

Venom and hot peppers offer a key to killing resistant bacteria
Researchers develop antibiotics from scorpion venom and habanero peppers to combat resistant bacteria, showing promising results in early tests.
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  • May 12, 2026
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6.1 earthquake reported in Cuba, reportedly felt in parts of Florida
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6.1 earthquake reported in Cuba, reportedly felt in parts of Florida

A 6.1 earthquake near Cuba was confirmed, felt in parts of Florida, with no reported…
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  • June 9, 2026
12 Best Astrophotography Camera Accessories in 2026
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12 Best Astrophotography Camera Accessories in 2026

Discover the top astrophotography camera accessories in 2026. Find the best adapters,…
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Why are cells small?

Exploring the physics behind why cells are small, focusing on surface area-to-volume…
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  • June 9, 2026
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Framing Tricks: Pre-Plan Your Composition Before You Set Up

Crafting compelling images begins with careful pre-planning; discover framing tricks to…
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  • June 8, 2026
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