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A spectacular close-up of the vibrant cosmic neighbourhood around the Tarantula Nebula, where brilliant young stars, glowing nebulae, and supernova remnants paint a dramatic scene.
(Credit: ESO - Video by Universal-Sci)
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Gorgeous: Hidden within the Tibetan Plateau, Lake Paiku is a spectacular natural gem, spanning 17 miles (27 km) in length and narrowing to 4 miles (6 km) at its widest point, as seen from space.
(Credit: NASA Johnson)
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Is daily screen time on still on the rise?
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What is the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia?
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This infrared view reveals the unseen details of NGC 3603 (left) and NGC 3576 (right), where stellar winds and radiation from newborn stars mold their surrounding nebulas, contributing to the study of star formation.
(Credit: ESO/VVVX survey)
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What has quietly disappeared over the past decade without most people even noticing?
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Astonishing: A sweeping ten-light-year ribbon of cosmic dust envelops newborn stars and dense gas in the Taurus Molecular Cloud, setting the stage for more.
(Credit: ESO/APEX (MPIfR/ESO/OSO)/A. Hacar et al./Digitized Sky Survey 2. Acknowledgment: Davide De Martin)
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Classified as an SB0 barred lenticular galaxy, NGC 2787 features a luminous nucleus wrapped by tightly wound dust arms. Unlike grand spirals, its arms are faint, and its bar remains hidden from view.
(Credit: NASA/ESA and The Hubble Heritage Team)
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Interesting facts:
Eta Carinae's luminosity is over five million times that of the Sun.
Scientists predict that it will explode as a supernova in the near (astronomical) future, but the exact timing is uncertain
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Scientists Finally Discovered How the Brain Remembers Foods That Made You Sick
Here is what you should know: universal-sci.com/article/sc…
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A spectacular Martian sunset captured by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit back in 2005
(Credit: NASA/JPL/Texas A&M/Cornell)
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Do you believe other dimensions could exist alongside ours?
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Research Finds a Shocking Amount of Previously Undetected 'Nanoplastics' in Bottled Water: universal-sci.com/article/re…
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In this breath-taking Hubble view, stars in our galaxy shine with diffraction spikes, while a golden galaxy at upper right bends the light of a far-off galaxy into an Einstein ring, offering a glimpse of the early Universe.
(Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, D. Erb)
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Planets don't get bigger than this!
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The bright open cluster Messier 7, or NGC 6475, is easily visible in the night sky near the tail of Scorpius. Its striking presence makes it a favourite among stargazers and a key subject for astronomical research.
(Credit: ESO)
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This remarkable image of the Omega Nebula (Messier 17), taken by ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), ranks among the sharpest ground-based captures of this iconic star-forming region, showcasing its dusty, rose-hued core in exquisite detail.
(Credit: ESO)
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An amazing view of the Lagoon Nebula taken with the 67-million-pixel Wide Field Imager attached to the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at the La Silla Observatory in Chile.
(Credit: ESO / Video by Universal-Sci)
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Reality Is Not What It Seems: The Journey to Quantum Gravity
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Intriguing: The galaxy MCG 07-33-027, some 300 million light-years distant, is in the midst of a spectacular starburst, forging stars at an exceptional rate.
Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA and N. Grogin (STScI)
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