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  • How JWST Is Revealing Hidden Stars in the Early Universe

    How JWST Is Revealing Hidden Stars in the Early Universe
    2026/11/14
    The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed 104 magnified stellar events in a distant galaxy, using gravitational lensing to uncover details otherwise hidden from view.

    Beyond offering a glimpse into an actively evolving stellar population, the observations may provide intriguing clues about the mysterious nature of dark matter.

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    23 分
  • Dark Matter: Why Colossal Black Holes May Not Be the Answer

    Dark Matter: Why Colossal Black Holes May Not Be the Answer
    2026/11/14
    Could enormous primordial black holes make up the universe's mysterious dark matter? New calculations suggest that these colossal objects would leave cosmic fingerprints that astronomers have not observed.

    The findings place important new limits on dark matter theories and bring scientists closer to understanding what truly makes up the invisible matter shaping our universe.

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    21 分
  • Could the Universe Be 26.7 Billion Years Old? A New Theory Challenges Cosmology

    Could the Universe Be 26.7 Billion Years Old? A New Theory Challenges Cosmology
    2026/11/13
    A controversial new cosmological model proposes that the universe could be 26.7 billion years old, challenging conventional explanations of cosmic evolution.

    Developed by researchers at the University of Ottawa, the theory explores whether changing fundamental constants could explain observations traditionally attributed to dark matter and dark energy. If further tests support the model, it could reshape some of our deepest assu

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    24 分
  • The Future of Space Construction: Robotic Factories in Orbit

    The Future of Space Construction: Robotic Factories in Orbit
    2026/11/13
    Researchers have demonstrated a new way to construct large structures directly in orbit, using an autonomous robotic system to assemble components without human intervention.

    The experiment marks an important step toward overcoming the size limitations of traditional rocket launches, potentially making enormous space telescopes, solar arrays, and other orbital structures possible.

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    46 分
  • The 400-Terabyte Project That Is Transforming Radio Astronomy

    The 400-Terabyte Project That Is Transforming Radio Astronomy
    2026/11/12
    Astronomers have created an unprecedented map of the low-frequency radio sky, revealing nearly 63,000 cosmic sources in extraordinary detail.

    From distant galaxies to powerful black holes, this massive dataset offers new ways to explore the universe while showcasing the future of radio astronomy and the upcoming LOFAR2.0 upgrade.

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    23 分
  • How Earth's Slowing Rotation Shaped the Early Planet

    How Earth's Slowing Rotation Shaped the Early Planet
    2026/11/12
    Earth's early history may have been shaped by a powerful force we rarely consider: its changing rotation. New research suggests that as our planet gradually slowed down, its crust underwent significant deformation, potentially explaining some of the mysteries behind its earliest geological evolution.

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    18 分
  • Is Mars Still Volcanically Active? New Clues From Alba Mons

    Is Mars Still Volcanically Active? New Clues From Alba Mons
    2026/11/11
    Unexpected gas emissions detected near Mars' Alba Mons volcano are raising questions about the planet's geological activity.

    Scientists are investigating what these mysterious signals reveal about hidden heat beneath the Martian surface and whether underground environments could offer conditions suitable for microbial life.

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    32 分
  • Mapping the Cosmic Web: A Breakthrough in Understanding the Universe

    Mapping the Cosmic Web: A Breakthrough in Understanding the Universe
    2026/11/11
    Using South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope, an international team of astronomers has achieved a major breakthrough in mapping the universe’s hidden structure.

    By detecting faint signals from cosmic hydrogen across vast regions of space, researchers can trace the cosmic web billions of years into the past. This achievement opens new possibilities for studying how the universe evolved and how its largest structures took shape.

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    20 分