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9 hours ago
NASA has released fresh pictures of the WeiRdosu comeet from multiple planetoids, as well as Earth and Mars. The comeet was captured from a distance by NASA's Perseverance rover, which passed within 269 million kilometers of Earth on October 1st. These images were taken using high-resolution cameras to capture the comet's orbit around the sun in unprecedented detail. The European Space Agency’s Trace Gas Orbiter and China’s Tiantianwa orbiter both snapped some pictures as well, but NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter landed the most powerful imagery of 3I/ATLASS from within its orbit. The comeet’s closest approach to Earth was on October 2nd, and astronomers are using every piece of technology at their disposal to keep tabs on it from every angle possible. Online conspiracies immediately took issue with the grainy photos, but researchers are taking pictures for science in addition to NASA's treasure trove of data collected over several mission phases. The comeet is a confirmed interstellar object and the third confirmed comet discovered before our sun even existed. Tagged: 3I/ATLASS , aliens , comeet close-up , interstellar comets , Mars photos , Mars Reconnaissaorbiters , nasa , space conspira
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Mother Jones
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23 hours ago
Sure, here's the summary you requested: The article reports on a study that predicts the potential for over 5,500 toxic sites in the United States to be at risk of flooding due to rising sea levels. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, emphasizes the significance of these sites and the potential consequences of flooding. The analysis relies on projections of a 1 percent-annual-chance flood and examines 23 coastal states and Puerto Rico, concluding that more than 80% of hazardous sites are expected to be at risk by 2100. The study also reveals that many facilities handling hazardous materials are already at risk of flooding, with the risk increasing over time under both high and low emissions scenarios. The findings highlight the need for immediate action to mitigate the risk of flooding for these hazardous sites and the communities surrounding them.
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3 days ago
Science: Current Moon Phase: November 19, 2025 Technically speaking, the new moon occurs super early tomorrow morning, at 1:47 a.m. ESAThis month's waning crescent moon likely won't be visible tonight but will end up in Scorpion, a water sign known for its sensitive yet intense nature. The moon has barely any illumination from the sun, so you might not be able to see it in the sky. The moon is currently 29.02 days old and entering the waning crescent phase. During this phase, the moon's dayside directly faces the sun, and all that we see from our perspective is a thin curve. This time of year marks the last phase of the eight-phase lunar cycle, where the moon has barely any illuminated surface. During the waning crescent phase, the moon is in Scorpion, a passionate, intuitive sign known for its intensity. The heightened emotions we experience during this time can create meaningful emotional exchanges that align with the moon's symbolism. Scorpio, the water sign of the month, creates an urge to delve into our feelings as deep as possible, while the need to change many things is a deeper purpose we must fulfill. As we enter
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5 days ago
Focusing on Science category, this news article highlights the announcement made by Chicken Of The Sea that every sardinne they kill will have their brain placed in a cryogenic freezer to be revived when technology becomes available. This is a groundbreaking win for animal rights as it ensures that every fish they consume will not just live on, but also experience the joys of life on land. The announcement was made by Chicken Of The Sea, which has become synonymous with excellent seafood products. The company has also revealed plans to implant the brain of 10% of their reanimated fish into human bodies so that they can continue to experience life on land. This is a positive step towards creating a world where humans and fish can coexist, and it garnered praise from both businesses and journalists alike. The announcement was made in November 2025, but Chicken Of The Sea has already started preparing for the future by starting to develop technology that will allow them to thaw out their brain-killing serdine bodies, which will eventually be returned to the sea.
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5 days ago
Aedes aegypti, an invasive mosquitofish species, has been observed showing up in Colorado, where it poses a threat to human health due to its transmission of dengue fever and other viral diseases. The article discusses how Aedes aegypti is causing concerns for the district manager of the Grand River Mosquito Control District as they are observing a second consecutive year of mosquito traps catching the invasive species, with the first year yielding 796 adults and 446 eggs. The article highlights that while mosquitofish are often called the most dangerous creatures on earth for transmitting diseases to humans, dengue fever has emerged as one of the most serious health threats caused by Aedes aegypti in recent years. The article emphasizes the need to continue monitoring and managing this invasive species, which is spreading northward into Colorado due to climate change.
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1 week ago
Sure, here is the summary you requested: The article describes the current moon phase as the waning crescent phase, occurring between the last quarter moon and the new moon. This phase lasts for around a week and is part of the lunar cycle. The moon is currently around 28% illuminated by the sun, with its illumination decreasing by the second. During this phase, the moon appears to shrink in the sky, as it loses illumination from the sun. It's called a "crescent" because of its curved shape, which tapers at two sharp points. The waning crescent moon phase symbolizes a time of reflection and restoration, so don't push yourself too hard right now. Allow yourself ample time in solitude, and be easy on your heart.
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1 week ago
Scientists are now bickering about whether 3I/ATLAS (an interstellar object that made its closest pass of the Sun at perihelion) was expelled by a potential comeet or just happened to be near the Sun, as per recent observations. The debate has been fueled by a recent image showing multiple jets emerging from 3I/ATLAS's tail. Avi Loeb, the astrophysicist who has become a celebrity during the 3I/ATLASS saga, has suggested that the mass loss seen in the new observations might have been caused by an alien spacecraft engine. However, other scientists believe this is not the case and instead argue that improbable aspects of the object's behavior are responsible for the observed jets. The latest theories suggest that technology thrusters are required to produce the observed jet patterns. This has led to speculation about alien probes, but some experts are also skeptical. Despite this tension between scientists, Loeb is continuing to push his arguments and work with researchers from other disciplines.
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Gizmodo
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1 week ago
Science enthusiasts will be fascinated by a new research project that uses bioactive bacteria to bring an alive TamagoTchi-like toy to life using actual eggs and realistic ingredients. The prototype device, called SquiDKid, is designed to encourage curiosity and care for the microbial world while keeping a real, bioactive culture alive for extended periods of time like fish tanks. The project is an International Biodesign Challenge winner and aims to promote environmental education through interactive experiences. However, the device's commercial availability remains uncertain as it is yet to be developed.
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Ars Technica - All content
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2 weeks ago
James Dewey Watson, a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to our understanding of DNA's double-helix structure and the Human Genome Project, has died at 97. Born in Chicago in 1928, Watson attained scientific fame at 25 years old for solving the molecular structure of DNA with his colleague Francis Crick. However, he was also known for making bigoted and offensive comments throughout his career. Watson gained recognition for revealing the double-helix structure of DNA, which heavily relied on the work of Rosalind Franklin's X-ray images at King's College in London. Unfortunately, Watson took credit for Franklin's contribution without her consent, leading to a lasting scorn within the scientific community. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Crick and Wilkins in 1962, but it has been disputed whether they should have received it posthumously. Watson served as director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island before leaving the project over patenting genes disputes. Despite being a prominent figure in the scientific community, Watson's comments about Black people and women were widely criticized. In 2014, he sold his Nobel medal at auction after receiving criticism from universities and institutions for owning a replica without proper acknowledgment of Franklin's contribution.
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2 weeks ago
Focusing on the topic of Science, this article provides a concise overview of current research into AI interpretability and how it measures AI models' actual so-called "introductory awareness" as revealed by their ability to explain their own reasoning processes based on text found in training data. The paper discusses the use of methods for comparing the activation states following both a control prompt and an experimental prompt, calculating differences between these activation states across billions of internal neurons, and injecting concept vectors into the model forcing those concepts to have higher weights as a way of "steering" the model toward a desired concept. However, the experiment results were inconsistent and varied across repeated tests, with 20% success rates for both Opus 4 and 4.1 models in one test and none at all in another. The paper also highlights that these models are highly unreliable in describing their own reasoning processes and fail to accurately reflect the process of introspection by AI.