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New Research Reveals Surprising Behavior of Giant Black Holes

16 January 2025

Recent observations have unveiled unexpected phenomena surrounding supermassive black holes (SMBHs), challenging established astronomical theories. A team from MIT has captured data indicating that an SMBH in a nearby galaxy is consuming a white dwarf star—but rather than tearing it apart, the

News·Space Tourism·SpaceX Launches

SpaceX Rocket Debris Disrupts Air Travel, Causing Significant Delays

16 January 2025

In recent weeks, airlines have faced numerous flight delays due to debris from SpaceX rockets re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere. This ongoing issue dates back years, with previous incidents causing massive disruptions in air travel. Australian airline Qantas has reported significant flight delays,

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NASA’s James Webb Telescope Unveils Stunning Supernova Remnants

16 January 2025

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured unprecedented images of one of the earliest known supernovas, offering an intricate view reminiscent of wood grain. The photos illustrate the aftermath of a massive star’s core collapse, which generated a shockwave that propelled

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A Doorbell Camera Captures Historic Meteorite Strike on Prince Edward Island

16 January 2025

A doorbell camera has provided a rare glimpse of a meteorite impact, marking a historic first for Prince Edward Island. The incident, captured in July 2024, occurred outside the home of Laura Kelly and her partner Joe, resulting in an audible explosion

New Glenn Rocket·News

Blue Origin Launch Delayed Due to Ice Buildup in Rocket System

16 January 2025

Blue Origin has postponed the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket due to technical difficulties related to ice formation. The company revealed that the issue stemmed from a purge line in an auxiliary power unit crucial for operating hydraulic systems. The

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Stoke Space Secures $260 Million Series C, Aims to Pioneer Fully Reusable Rockets

16 January 2025

Stoke Space, a Y Combinator alumnus, has successfully raised $260 million in its Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to an impressive $480 million. This significant investment comes in the wake of a $100 million funding boost just last

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Empathy Meets Technology. Can Machines Truly Feel?

16 January 2025

In today’s digital age, the intersection of technology and emotion brings forth a fascinating question: can machines possess affective empathy? Affective empathy, the ability to respond with an appropriate emotion to another’s mental state, has traditionally been considered a uniquely human trait.

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Black Hole Breakthrough: Astronomers Uncover Unprecedented Behavior in Cosmic Behemoth

16 January 2025

In a groundbreaking study, astronomers have reported an unexpected phenomenon involving a supermassive black hole (SMBH) in the galaxy 1ES 1927+654, revealing behaviors that challenge long-held theories about black hole interactions. Conducted by a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),

New Glenn Rocket·News·Stars

Blue Origin Scrubs Inaugural Launch of New Glenn Rocket Amid Technical Issues

16 January 2025

Blue Origin’s highly anticipated inaugural flight of its New Glenn rocket, designed for orbital missions, has been postponed due to technical difficulties. The launch, initially slated for January 13, faced a setback as teams encountered a “vehicle subsystem issue” that could not