Recent studies have dealt a major blow to the hypothesis that primordial black holes could be responsible for dark matter, shifting the focus of scientific research to alternative explanations. Overview of the research Two pivotal studies have explored the possibility of this original black holeswhich is believed to have formed in the early universe, could … Read more
By John Ely Deputy Health Editor for Mailonline 4:26 PM June 17, 2024, updated 4:31 PM June 17, 2024 With sky-high levels of caffeine, sugar and additives, it should come as no surprise that energy drinks are doing our health no favors. But can they also cause some people to go bald? The answer is … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Researchers have produced the best model to date of the growth of supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies by combining X-ray observations from the most powerful X-ray facilities ever launched into space with supercomputer simulations of galaxy structure … Read more
WASHINGTON – NASA has selected seven companies to research “out-of-the-box” concepts for the agency’s Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, which could deliver samples faster and cheaper than current plans. NASA announced late June 7 that it had selected proposals from Aerojet Rocketdyne, Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Quantum Space, SpaceX and Whittinghill Aerospace for … Read more
Enlarge / An artist’s concept of a Mars Ascent Vehicle orbiting the red planet. NASA announced Friday that it will award contracts to seven companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, to study how to more cheaply transport rock samples from Mars back to Earth. The space agency in April put out a call for industry … Read more
Antarctica’s vast ice fields and the floating sea ice that surrounds the continent are Earth’s largest heat shields, reflecting solar radiation away from the planet. Two studies released today show how global warming is penetrating even the sunlight reflector in the coldest region on Earth. Research by scientists from the British Antarctic Survey focused on … Read more