Here’s how many bees you’re killing with your car when you drive
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Here’s how many bees you’re killing with your car when you drive

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Bee-ware. New research finds that millions upon millions of bees are killed in collisions with cars in the United States annually — posing a major problem for the economy and environment, experts insisted in a buzzy new report. The study, published in the journal Sustainable Environment, was conducted in Utah using…

Photos of stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts raise concerns about their health: report
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Photos of stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts raise concerns about their health: report

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Concerns for the health of the NASA astronauts stranded on the International Space Station have grown after recent images showing one of them looking severely drawn surfaced. Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stuck on the ISS since June 6, when their Boeing Starliner experienced technical malfunctions. The two…

NASA’s Voyager 1 jumpstarts radio transmitter unused since 1981 to ‘phone home’
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NASA’s Voyager 1 jumpstarts radio transmitter unused since 1981 to ‘phone home’

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The 47-year-old NASA Voyager 1 fell back on a radio transmitter it hadn’t used since 1981 to ping home base after a technical issue caused a days-long communication stall between Earth and the farthest-ever recorded spacecraft. The Voyager has been floating further and further away since its historic launch in…

Shroud of Turin was not used to wrap Jesus’ body after crucifixion, bombshell study asserts
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Shroud of Turin was not used to wrap Jesus’ body after crucifixion, bombshell study asserts

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The Shroud of Turin, a centuries-old linen cloth that many believe was used to wrap Jesus’ body after crucifixion, is unlikely to be from Biblical times, hi-tech new research asserts. “I think the possibility of this having happened is very remote,” said Cicero Moraes, a Brazilian graphics expert, who created…

Scientists have figured out when humans fell in love with carbs — long-held belief now debunked
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Scientists have figured out when humans fell in love with carbs — long-held belief now debunked

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A new study published on Thursday determined that humanity’s modern-day adoration for carbs may actually predate even the emergence of the Neanderthals. It has been assumed that the earliest humans had to indulge in a protein-heavy diet to get through the grueling days of hunting, scavenging and evading predators. However,…

Google’s 67-Qubit Sycamore Quantum Computer Could Beat Top Supercomputers: Study

Google’s 67-Qubit Sycamore Quantum Computer Could Beat Top Supercomputers: Study

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Recent advancements in quantum computing have revealed that Google’s 67-qubit Sycamore processor can outperform the fastest classical supercomputers. This breakthrough, detailed in a study published in Nature on October 9, 2024, indicates a new phase in quantum computation known as the “weak noise phase.” Understanding the Weak Noise Phase The…

Cancer Treatment in Mice With Radioactive Beam Could Open Up a High-Precision Technique to Treat Humans

Cancer Treatment in Mice With Radioactive Beam Could Open Up a High-Precision Technique to Treat Humans

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A new study has demonstrated the successful use of radioactive ion beams to treat tumors in mice. This innovative approach, published on arXiv.org, represents a significant step forward in cancer therapy. Researchers can monitor the precise location of the treatment in real time. First Successful Treatment Using Radioactive Ion Beams…

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Spiral Galaxy With Multiple Starburst Regions

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Spiral Galaxy With Multiple Starburst Regions

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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of the spiral galaxy NGC 5248, located approximately 42 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. Also referred to as Caldwell 45, NGC 5248 is renowned for its striking spiral structure and vibrant starburst regions, making it a favourite among…