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Astronomers have revealed the Condor Galaxy, a vast barred spiral five times larger than the Milky Way, shaped by past interactions and filled with bright star clusters and stellar nurseries.
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The star, named WD 0525+526, lies about 128 light-years away. At first, it appeared like any other white dwarf seen in visible light. But Hubble’s ultraviolet observations told a different story.
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Seabird droppings are rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients that fertilise ecosystems. While their effect on coastal areas is known, less is understood about open seas, where shearwaters spend much of their lives.
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The black hole, called GRS 1915+105, lies nearly 28,000 light-years away. Using India’s AstroSat observatory, researchers spotted alternating bright and dim X-ray phases.
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New research shows Mercury’s radius has decreased by 2.7 to 5.6 kilometres. Earlier estimates ranged from one to seven kilometres, causing uncertainty.
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NASA has confirmed asteroid 1997 QK1 will make its closest approach on 20 August. The rock measures about 990 feet wide and is travelling at 21,994 miles per hour.
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Astronomers note Mercury is often difficult to see. Even Copernicus reportedly never observed it. Its proximity to the sun usually hides it, requiring careful timing for observation.
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The next total solar eclipse will be the first to touch mainland Europe since 1999, and travellers are already planning where to watch.
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Researchers in South Australia have found more than 270 critically endangered Plains-wanderers in unexpected shrubland habitat, challenging long-held beliefs and offering fresh hope for the species’ survival and conservation efforts.
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From the Greenland shark to the ocean quahog, here are 8 animals that live for centuries or even millennia, defying nature’s limits and offering a glimpse into Earth’s most extraordinary lifespans.
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The sliteye shark, named for its narrow slit-like eyes, was captured on camera in deep seagrass habitats on the southern rim of the Bank.
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The joint BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition marks its third edition, succeeding the BMC Ecology and Evolution contest (2021–2023) and the BMC Ecology contest (2013–2020).
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The technology involves a foetus growing inside an artificial womb. Nutrients would be supplied through a tube during the process.
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Scientists at the University of Otago identified the Rēkohu shelduck. Its ancestors reached the islands nearly 390,000 years ago.
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The tunnel was detected inside a region called the Local Hot Bubble. It is filled with thin gas heated by ancient stellar blasts.
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A massive asteroid named 1997 QK1 is set to make its closest approach to Earth this month.
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Before departure, the first inhabitants would train in Antarctica for decades to adapt to isolation. The 58-kilometre-long vessel would rotate to maintain gravity.
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Asia is home to extraordinary wildlife found nowhere else. From the elusive saola to the tree-dwelling red panda, these rare species showcase the continent’s rich biodiversity and unique natural wonders.
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The image showed a gigantic jet, one of the rarest forms of transient luminous events. These powerful electrical discharges rise from storm clouds up to the upper atmosphere.
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Researchers identified 30 different movements such as joint rolls, half-turns and a characteristic 'fluff' movement.
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Researchers from Griffith University studied hundreds of videos and photographs of baleen whales interacting with dolphins.
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A new Australian study has revealed that sex reversal in wild birds is more widespread than previously thought, surprising scientists and raising conservation concerns.
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NASA only labels space rocks as hazardous if they are closer than 7.4 million kilometres and wider than 85 metres.
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From tropical birds to exotic sea creatures, nature is full of stunning red animals. Here are ten of the most beautiful species whose vibrant crimson shades captivate wildlife lovers worldwide.
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A blazar is a type of quasar, the extremely bright centre of an active galaxy powered by a supermassive black hole. These cosmic engines shoot out high-energy jets of particles at nearly the speed of light.
