Oh, would it not be absurd if there was no objective state?
What if the unobserved always waits, insubstantial,
till our eyes give it shape?

— Peter Hammill

Astronomy

The Anthropic Argument: Nature Is the Way It Is Because We Exist

Universe Today - 11 hours 28 min ago

According to every experiment, the constants of nature appear to be constant.

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“Black Hole Stars" Could Solve the Mystery of Little Red Dots

Universe Today - 11 hours 28 min ago

A bizarre new type of object could solve one of astronomy's most puzzling mysteries. The James Webb Space Telescope spotted some “little red dots” and until now, it’s been thought they were galaxies. Now, a team of astronomers have come up with an alternative theory, supermassive black holes wrapped up in a thick envelope of gas and they are calling them ‘black hole stars!’

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How Geocaching Became a Global GPS Treasure Hunt over 25 Years

Scientific American.com - 12 hours 33 min ago

These hobbyists use GPS coordinates to hunt for secret prizes around the world

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Quantum computers are finally on the verge of being useful

Two experiments with different quantum computers showcase their growing ability to simulate materials and quantum matter that have so far proven elusive in the lab
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Quantum computers are finally on the verge of being useful

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - 14 hours 2 min ago
Two experiments with different quantum computers showcase their growing ability to simulate materials and quantum matter that have so far proven elusive in the lab
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Simple menu tweak can nudge people into choosing climate-friendly food

Rejigging the meal choices on offer in a canteen can prompt people to make healthier, climate-friendlier decisions
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Simple menu tweak can nudge people into choosing climate-friendly food

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - 15 hours 3 min ago
Rejigging the meal choices on offer in a canteen can prompt people to make healthier, climate-friendlier decisions
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Vitamin D supplements may lower your level of one type of vitamin D

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 9:01pm
Taking vitamin D2 supplements seems to reduce levels of vitamin D3 in our body
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Vitamin D supplements may lower your level of one type of vitamin D

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 9:01pm
Taking vitamin D2 supplements seems to reduce levels of vitamin D3 in our body
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A newly discovered comet is already visible with binoculars.


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Can our Sun become dangerous?


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How does your favorite planet spin?


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The steerable 60 foot diameter dish antenna of the


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The dark, inner shadow of planet Earth


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Can you spot famous celestial objects in this image?


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Secrets of Chinese AI Model DeepSeek Revealed in Landmark Paper

Scientific American.com - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 5:35pm

The first peer-reviewed study of the DeepSeek AI model shows how a Chinese start-up firm made the market-shaking LLM for $300,000

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COVID Vaccine Access Now Varies from State to State. Here's What to Know

Scientific American.com - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 3:30pm

With federal vaccine guidance under fire, states are forging their own immunization paths

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Wild chimpanzees may get mildly intoxicated from alcoholic fruit

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 3:00pm
Chimpanzees are consuming significant levels of alcohol from their diet of ripe fruit and the finding may help explain the origins of humans’ taste for alcohol
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Wild chimpanzees may get mildly intoxicated from alcoholic fruit

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 09/17/2025 - 3:00pm
Chimpanzees are consuming significant levels of alcohol from their diet of ripe fruit and the finding may help explain the origins of humans’ taste for alcohol
Categories: Astronomy