A recent detection from JWST is being widely discussed. The discoverers suggest that it might be an incredible record-breaker: it could be the oldest galaxy we have ever seen. This is yet to be confirmed, and other hypotheses are also very…
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US study connects Tropaeolum majus extract to skin-aging improvements
A recent study published in the scientific journal Cosmetics suggests that an extract from Tropaeolum majus, better known as nasturtium, could help slow signs of skin aging by supporting the skin’s ability to manage stress and energy at the…
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An asteroid the size of a car grazed the Earth over Antarctica
Before sunrise on October 1, 2025, a tiny asteroid labeled “2025 TF” skimmed above Antarctica at an altitude near 266 miles, roughly the same orbit used by the International Space Station. The closest approach occurred at 00:47:26 UTC with an…
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Some ant architects design a colony to cut the risk of disease. Humans, take note!
Ants are many things. They’re hard workers and intensely social. They’re quite strong for their size. And now they may also be a source of architectural inspiration too — for designing spaces that reduce…
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Scientists 3D Print a Functional Human Colon Model to Study Cancer and Drug Response – 3DPrint.com
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine), and the New York Institute of Technology have 3D printed one of the most realistic models of the human colon ever made. The advance could change how we study colon cancer…
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Scientists Capture Full Spectrum Light from Space Objects
By analysing the detailed rainbow-like colours of thousands of objects every 10-20 minutes, 4MOST will build a catalogue of temperatures, chemical compositions, velocities and many more physical parameters of tens of millions of objects spread…
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New Telescope Captures First Light In Chile
October welcomed a major milestone in a global telescope collaboration involving astronomers from our Department of Physics.
The 4MOST telescope – which stands for 4-meter Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope – captured its first…
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Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp
When learning about the effects of spaceflight on human health, you typically will hear about the dangers of radiation, bone density loss and changes in eyesight. While these long-term risks are important, a less frequently discussed concern…
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