"The large-scale homogeneity of the universe makes it very difficult to believe that the structure of the universe is determined by anything so peripheral as some complicated molecular structure on a minor planet orbiting a very average star in the outer suburbs of a fairly typical galaxy."

— Steven Hawking

Astronomy

Why exercise is more important than ever when taking weight-loss drugs

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 7:00am
GLP-1 drugs have revolutionised the treatment of obesity, but the very reason they are effective is also why it's vital to prioritise exercise when taking them
Categories: Astronomy

Microdosing GLP-1 drugs is on the rise – but does it work?

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 7:00am
There are many claims about the benefits of microdosing weight-loss drugs, from anti-inflammatory effects to extending longevity. Do any of them stack up?
Categories: Astronomy

What do GLP-1 drugs really tell us about the brain's reward system?

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 7:00am
Anecdotal reports suggest drugs like Ozempic may curb not just appetite but also impulsive or addictive behaviour, hinting at links between metabolic health and our brains
Categories: Astronomy

‘Artificial Nap’ Could Provide Benefits of Sleep—Without Sleeping

Scientific American.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 6:45am

Desynchronizing a monkey’s brain with electricity caused a performance boost

Categories: Astronomy

We may have found the edge of quantum theory – what’s beyond it?

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 6:00am
Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some as-yet-unknown post-quantum realm by mathematically analysing all possible measurements of simple quantum systems
Categories: Astronomy

We may have found the edge of quantum theory – what’s beyond it?

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 6:00am
Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some as-yet-unknown post-quantum realm by mathematically analysing all possible measurements of simple quantum systems
Categories: Astronomy

The new moon of March 2025 creates a partial solar eclipse this weekend

Space.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 6:00am
This new moon of March 2025 will create a partial solar eclipse visible in the northeastern part of North America, much of Europe and Russia.
Categories: Astronomy

Why Calling a Plant ‘Invasive’ Oversimplifies the Problem

Scientific American.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 6:00am

Botanist Mason Heberling challenges how we think about invasive species and our role in their spread.

Categories: Astronomy

Rocket Lab launches 8 wildfire-hunting satellites into orbit from New Zealand (video)

Space.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 5:01am
Rocket Lab launched eight wildfire detection satellites from New Zealand March 26, lofting the "Finding a Wildfire near you" mission into orbit for German-based OroraTech.
Categories: Astronomy

Wood made transparent using rice and egg whites could replace windows

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 5:00am
Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens
Categories: Astronomy

Wood made transparent using rice and egg whites could replace windows

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 5:00am
Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens
Categories: Astronomy

The Solar Eclipse Analemma Project

APOD - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:00am

Recorded from 2024 March 10, to 2025 March 1, this


Categories: Astronomy, NASA

Blue Ghost s Diamond Ring

APOD - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:00am

Blue Ghost s Diamond Ring


Categories: Astronomy, NASA

Sharks aren’t silent after all

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 7:01pm
A species of houndshark called Mustelus lenticulatus makes sharp clicking noises when handled. Until now, sharks as a group were thought to be universally quiet
Categories: Astronomy

Sharks aren’t silent after all

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 7:01pm
A species of houndshark called Mustelus lenticulatus makes sharp clicking noises when handled. Until now, sharks as a group were thought to be universally quiet
Categories: Astronomy

Scientists Record First Known Shark Sounds

Scientific American.com - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 7:00pm

Clicklike noises made by a small species of shark represent the first instance of a shark actively producing sound

Categories: Astronomy

Fake pills ease PMS symptoms even when you know they're placebos

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 6:30pm
Women with premenstrual syndrome reported big improvements in their symptoms after taking placebo pills, despite knowing they did not contain any active ingredients
Categories: Astronomy

Fake pills ease PMS symptoms even when you know they're placebos

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 6:30pm
Women with premenstrual syndrome reported big improvements in their symptoms after taking placebo pills, despite knowing they did not contain any active ingredients
Categories: Astronomy

"The monster will come for us all!” Mon Mothma rouses the rebels in new 'Andor' Season 2 trailer

Space.com - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 6:00pm
The Death Star’s technological terror looms, and the Rebellion rises to meet the threat in this thrilling trailer for Andor Season 2.
Categories: Astronomy

There are Space Tornadoes Surrounding the Core of the Milky Way

Universe Today - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 5:27pm

What happens when you mix clouds of gas and dust, strong outflows, and energetic shock waves at the core of the Milky Way Galaxy? Space tornadoes. At least, that's how researchers using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array in Chile to study the galaxy's heart described what they found.

Categories: Astronomy