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Discover the astonishing abilities of the flying fish:
• Maximum Flight Height: Up to 5 meters above the water’s surface
• Top Speed: Can soar as fast as 80 km/h
• Flight Distance: Capable of gliding up to 400 meters
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🔬 T-Lymphocytes: Our Body’s Natural Defense Against Cancer
Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, also known as T-killer cells, play an essential role in our immune system by targeting and destroying our body’s own cells that have been compromised. Their targets include cells infected with intracellular parasites such as viruses and certain bacteria, as well as cancerous cells. This ability makes T-killer cells a crucial component of the body’s natural defense system against cancer.
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🚀 Exciting Lunar Exploration Update 🌕
A private company, Intuitive Machines, is set to launch a new lunar module, μNova, by the end of this year. This innovative 35 kg module is equipped with dual cameras, a radiometer (LRAD), and a neutron spectrometer (PLWS), all supported by an autonomous navigation system. μNova is designed for precise landings, capable of handling slopes up to ten degrees and low-light conditions.
The μNova’s mission will focus on geological surveys at the lunar south pole, specifically between Shackleton and de Gerlach craters. It aims to analyze hydrogen presence in the regolith, temperature differences in sunlit vs. shaded areas, and the thermal properties of the surface.
After landing, μNova will undergo system checks and perform a series of leaps—starting with a 20-meter test jump, escalating to 100 meters, and potentially reaching up to 300 meters. The mission includes up to 5-6 jumps, exploring the rim and the permanently shadowed regions of Marston crater.
Stay tuned with @science for updates on this leap towards new lunar discoveries! 🌌
🦾The Dawn of the Robot Era!
We’re stepping into the world of science fiction—literally. The era of robots, particularly bipedal androids straight out of 20th-century sci-fi, has begun. These advanced machines are designed to comprehend spoken commands, engage in intelligent conversation, and execute tasks as directed.
As we move into the next decade, robots are poised to become as commonplace as cars—expensive yet highly practical and increasingly integral to our daily lives. The impact of robots is expected to surpass even that of automobiles, potentially making the 21st century known in history as “the age of robots.”
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🐑 Meet the Adorable Sea Sheep!
Discover the enchanting sea slug, Costasiella kuroshimae, often called the sea sheep due to its resemblance to a fluffy lamb. This tiny marine creature, only about 5 mm long, thrives at depths of 10 meters off the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. Remarkably, despite its small size, the sea sheep can perform photosynthesis. It feeds on algae, retaining chloroplasts from its diet to harness energy directly from the sun.
🌊 Dive into the marine world with us on @science
In a fascinating development from Singapore, scientists are turning cockroaches into cyborgs. Equipped with special backpacks, these insects can be remotely controlled. This isn’t just an experiment in robotics—it’s a future vision where these cyborg cockroaches could be employed in search-and-rescue missions or even in tracking operations. Next time you spot a cockroach, consider this: it might just be more than meets the eye.
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JUST IN: Telegram founder Pavel Durov sat down with Tucker for his first on-camera interview since 2016. In this clip, Durov talks about the pressure tactics the US government has used against him, including sending FBI agents to his home. Watch the full interview at TuckerCarlson.com.
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Astounding Aerial Abilities of Black Vultures! 🦅
Did you know? Black vultures can soar to heights of up to 1 kilometer and travel distances of 400 kilometers in a single day. However, despite their impressive flight skills, these birds can appear quite awkward on land due to their distinctive gait. Fascinating, isn’t it?
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Mount Etna Displays Rare Steam Rings
Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna on Sicily, has recently produced striking steam rings, a phenomenon that has increased in scale since last observed. Known as one of Earth's most dangerous volcanoes, Etna last erupted on November 12, 2023, covering the towns of Milo and Giarre with ash.
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Thirteen years post the Fukushima disaster, we're finally getting a peek inside the belly of the beast – or rather, the first nuclear reactor at the Fukushima-1 power plant. Yeah, that's right, after more than a decade since that fateful day in March 2011, TEPCO has bravely ventured where no one has since – inside the irradiated heart of the reactor.
So, how'd they do it? Robots and mini-drones were the heroes of the hour, sent on a mission to explore the reactor's active zone and its molten nuclear fuel. The main aim? To scope out the state of the spent fuel, making its removal and the plant's decommissioning a tad easier. And guess what? For the first time, the cleanup crew snagged pictures from inside the reactor's pedestal.
The pics have sparked curiosity among researchers, especially about the mysterious orange structures resembling boulders or fused icicles. The best guess? It's either molten fuel or equipment – the remnants of a nuclear nightmare.
But here's the kicker – Reactor 1 isn't the only cleanup headache. Meltdowns also rocked Reactors 2 and 3, and Reactor 4 got caught in the crossfire with a blast from Reactor 3, despite being fuel-free at the time. With an estimated 880 tons of molten fuel debris spread across the three afflicted reactors, the cleanup saga is far from over.
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Corals from the Mussidae and Merulinidae families are often referred to as "brain corals." You might be wondering why they've earned such a curious nickname. 🤔
The answer lies in their distinctive appearance. These corals possess a mesmerizing pattern that closely resembles the complex, wrinkled surface of a brain. This intricate design is not just for show; it plays a crucial role in the coral's survival, maximizing its surface area for sunlight absorption. 🌞
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NASA has identified the cause of the anomalous data transmissions from Voyager 1, attributing it to a malfunctioning computer memory chip. Efforts are underway to develop a solution to bypass the malfunctioning component and restore normal operations. The issue, which began affecting data in November, highlights the challenges of managing spacecraft technology over extended interstellar missions. Further updates will be provided as the engineering team progresses with their corrective actions. For detailed information, please visit the official NASA Voyager blog.
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Discovering the Speed of Sight: It’s Different for Everyone!
Hey everyone! Did you know that scientists have cracked the code on the “speed” of our vision, and it turns out, we’re all unique in how fast we process visual signals? This could explain why some of us react quicker to things happening around us.
In an intriguing experiment, researchers wanted to see how many times a light could flicker in a second before people thought it was just steadily shining. It’s like testing how fast your eyes can catch up with a strobe light at a party. Participants were exposed to varying flicker rates, and their job was to say when the light stopped flickering and started to look constant.
So, what’s the big reveal? Well, it seems our ability to process images per second is not a one-size-fits-all. The most eagle-eyed participant could detect flickering up to 65 Hz (yep, that’s 65 on-offs in just one second), while the lower end of the scale was around 20 Hz.
This finding isn’t just cool trivia; it has real implications for understanding human perception and could influence everything from the design of our screens to how visual information is presented to capture our attention effectively.
Stay curious and keep exploring the wonders of how we see the world! 🌍✨
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The Pons-Brooks Comet is getting closer and it’s already visible with binoculars in the Aries constellation. And guess what? The best is yet to come! Mark your calendars for April 8th, because during the solar eclipse in the Western Hemisphere, we’re expecting some jaw-dropping snapshots of this celestial wanderer.
At the tail end of March, Takahashi Nakahiro captured the comet’s ever-changing tail over the southern skies of China, spending 8 nights in a row with his eyes (and lens) glued to the sky. Each night, the tail looked uniquely different - a true testament to the dynamic beauty of our universe. 🌠
Here’s a fun tidbit that might tickle your @science curiosity—while many of us are familiar with the so-called “faces” seen on the Moon or Mars thanks to nature’s whimsical brush, Earth isn’t left behind in this facial parade. Recently, an image from Canada revealed what appears to be an Indigenous person’s face, spotted from orbit.
This phenomenon boils down to pareidolia, which essentially is our brain’s built-in “face detection software.” It stems from the fact that, in many situations, the most critical, beneficial, or dangerous things to us are other people (and for our ancestors, animals as well). It’s better for our survival to mistakenly see a face where there isn’t one than to miss a real face that’s there. Our brain cortex houses a special area genetically wired for recognizing and analyzing faces. And if this area goes haywire, say, due to a genetic glitch, someone could fail to recognize even their closest kin while still distinguishing other objects just fine.
🔍 Discovering History: The Olenellus Trilobite
Dive into the past with this fascinating find! A small trilobite from the genus Olenellus has been unearthed in the Cambrian deposits of Nevada. Estimated to be about 520 million years old, this ancient creature offers a glimpse into the early marine ecosystems of our planet. 🌍
Stay curious and explore more wonders of @science with us! 🌟
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🌟 Super Flare Alert: Quadruple Solar Flares Captured on the Sun
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory witnessed a spectacular display from the Sun, capturing not one but four simultaneous solar flares. These flares erupted from three sunspots and a large magnetic filament—a plasma loop interconnecting these spots. Termed as sympathetic flares, this extraordinary quartet event on April 23rd is dubbed a “super sympathetic” occurrence.
Expect magnetic storms and potential auroras, with the most likely dates for magnetic disturbance being April 25th-26th.
Stay tuned for more celestial phenomena! 🔭 @science
Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is advancing its technology to create wearable devices that can interpret brain signals for controlling digital tools. Unlike similar technologies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink, which require surgical implantation, Meta’s devices are non-invasive and worn on the wrist. These devices utilize electromyography (EMG) to translate neural signals into commands for other devices. This innovative approach, currently in internal testing at Meta, aims to eventually integrate with augmented reality platforms like Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses to enhance digital interactions through sophisticated, multi-modal AI technologies. This marks a significant step in bridging the gap between human cognitive functions and machine operations, potentially transforming how we interact with our digital environments.
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Boston Dynamics has introduced the new generation of Atlas robots. Yes, this is the same robot known for performing parkour and being constantly kicked.
The new model, developed in partnership with Hyundai, will be employed in their car manufacturing plants.
And you said robots wouldn't take our jobs.
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🤖 AI Trains Miniature Robots to Play Football
British scientists have pushed the envelope in robotics by enabling tiny humanoid robots—just knee-high to a person—to play football. These mini-athletes are powered by deep reinforcement learning, a cutting-edge AI technology that assimilates vast amounts of football simulation data to equip the robots with versatile in-game tactics.
These robots can autonomously choose tactics, dynamically adapt to game situations, and even fiercely compete for the ball. While currently limited to one-on-one matches, their movement speed, turning, and ball-striking have surpassed initial expectations. They’ve also achieved smoother, more precise movements and can automatically determine their tactics almost as quickly as live players do, blocking shots and standing up after falls.
Stay tuned for the next generation of robotic athletes! 🚀
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Caffeine crystals under a microscope
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108 Minutes That Changed the World: A Pioneering Soviet Triumph
On the morning of April 12, 1961, a monumental event unfolded at the Baikonur Cosmodrome when the Soviet rocket "Vostok" was launched, carrying Yuri Gagarin into orbit. This marked not just a pivotal moment in space exploration but a testament to the extraordinary capabilities and vision of the USSR.
Gagarin, orbiting the Earth, maintained flawless communication with ground control, conducted observations through the spacecraft’s portholes, and expertly managed the onboard systems. His successful orbit and subsequent landing in the Saratov region at 10:55 AM Moscow time, after just one complete orbit, underscored the advanced technological prowess of the Soviet space program.
The impact of this achievement resonated immediately across the globe, with spontaneous celebrations erupting in the capital and major cities. The people's pride was palpable, a collective tribute to their nation’s trailblazing spirit in space exploration. Just two days later, on April 14, Moscow welcomed Gagarin back as a hero amidst a sea of adoring supporters, celebrating the triumph that positioned the USSR—and eventually Russia—as pioneers on the cosmic frontier.
This historic journey not only marked the dawn of human spaceflight but also solidified the USSR's legacy as a leader in the space race, a legacy that continues to inspire Russia and the world today.
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Yesterday, our celestial neighbor, the Moon, danced across the Sun, casting a mesmerizing shadow over parts of our planet. This rare solar eclipse event was captured in a series of breathtaking photographs that showcase the ethereal beauty of the cosmos.
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In the heart of the Amazon Rainforest in Peru lies a mysterious phenomenon known as the “Devil’s Garden”. This unique area is comprised solely of trees from a single species, Duroia hirsuta, creating a mono-dominant patch where nothing else grows. The local inhabitants attribute these peculiar gardens to the malevolent forest spirit, Chuyachaki, believed to cultivate these trees while preventing any other plants from settling in. According to lore, Chuyachaki is the master of the forest, capable of leading a person deep into the wilderness or bestowing fortune on hunters and revealing secrets of medicinal plants.
These “Devil’s Gardens” are not limited to Duroia hirsuta trees but can also include other plant species such as Tococa guianensis, Clidemia heterophylla, and Cordia nodosa, all living in symbiosis with “lemon” ants, Myrmelachista schumanni. Previously, it was thought that the plants in these gardens killed off competitors through allelopathic effects—releasing substances that inhibit the growth or reproduction of surrounding organisms. However, in the 1990s, scientists uncovered the true architects behind this botanical dominance: the lemon ants.
The deal between the ants and the plants is fascinating. The plants develop small hollow structures, known as domatia, on their leaf petioles or stems, providing a home for the ants. In return, the ants protect their host plant by injecting formic acid into the leaves of any invading plant species, causing tissue necrosis and death within five days. This mutualistic relationship ensures the survival and dominance of the host plant species in these enigmatic “Devil’s Gardens,” highlighting the complex and often surprising interactions that define the Amazon’s ecosystem.
In China, pharmacies are taking a futuristic turn with the introduction of robotic pharmacists. These mechanical marvels possess a more extensive knowledge of the inventory than their human counterparts and respond to queries with remarkable speed. Plus, they have the added advantage of not needing to take lunch breaks. A true brain boost for the industry!
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A South Korean fusion reactor just hit a milestone by running plasma at a whopping 100 million degrees Celsius for 48 seconds – that’s seven times hotter than the Sun! This breakthrough moves us closer to harnessing nuclear fusion, mimicking the energy of stars for a cleaner, limitless power source.
The secret to this success? Upgrading the reactor’s divertor to tungsten, allowing it to withstand extreme heat without reacting with the plasma. This led to another achievement: maintaining plasma in an efficient “H-mode” for 102 seconds. South Korea aims to push this to 300 seconds by 2026, a bold step towards sustainable energy.
Here’s to future breakthroughs in powering our world of @science! 🚀
Did you know that the concept of tablets was actually dreamt up by the creators of the iconic movie “2001: A Space Odyssey”? Yep, you heard that right! During a scene where astronauts are munching on their breakfast, they’re casually flipping through the news on sleek, black, rectangular devices with big screens. The film’s visionaries imagined these as the “newspapers” of the future.
Fast forward a few decades, and during the heated patent wars between Apple and Samsung, the latter whipped out stills from “2001: A Space Odyssey” as proof that Apple wasn’t the first to dream up the tablet’s design. However, the judge wasn’t buying it as a legitimate argument.
But as is often the case with top-notch sci-fi, it’s entirely possible that the tablet-newspapers from the movie inspired the real tech wizards to create what would eventually become the tablets we can’t live without today.
And guess what? Today marks the 56th anniversary of the film’s premiere!
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Hi everyone!
Ever noticed how Jupiter looks different each time the Hubble Telescope takes a peek at it? It's like catching a friend in different moods! Whether it's showcasing a new storm, flaunting its colorful bands, or revealing a dance of its moons, Jupiter never fails to surprise us. Hubble's snapshots give us front-row seats to the ever-changing face of this gas giant. Isn't it fascinating how much we can learn about our solar system's big brother just by observing from afar?Stay curious, space @science enthusiasts! 🌌