Astronomers have discovered a region in space where black holes have mysteriously aligned
There’s a region in the distant Universe where a handful of supermassive black holes have mysteriously aligned, and as a result, they’re spewing out incredibly powerful radio jets in the same direction. This is the first time astronomers have seen such a phenomenon, and they say it could be the result of fluctuations of primordial mass that appeared in the early Universe. "Since these black holes don't know about each other, or have any way of exchanging information or influencing each other d..>> view originalNASA's weird and wonderful NIAC 2016 selections
NASA has announced its 2016 selections for Phase 1 of its Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. As usual, the first round contains an impressive array of weird and wonderful technological concepts with the potential to revolutionize space exploration. "The 2016 NIAC Phase I competition was fierce, as usual. All of the final candidates were outstanding, and limiting the choice to what fit in our budget was difficult," states NIAC program executive Jason Derleth. "We hope each new ..>> view originalNASA begins testing 40km sail to send spacecraft to solar system's edge in less than 10 years
NASA begins testing 40km sail to send spacecraft to solar system's edge in less than 10 years Updated April 13, 2016 09:55:44 NASA has begun testing the concept for a 40-kilometre-wide successor to the solar sail that could send spacecraft to the edge of our solar system in less than 10 years. Key points:Last spacecraft to reach the edge of the solar system was Voyager 1, taking 35 yearsScientists hope HERTS could cut that trip down to one-third of the timeE-Sail would..>> view originalClimate change increasing threat of bacteria illness to Sydney swimmers, experts warn
Climate change increasing threat of bacteria illness to Sydney swimmers, experts warn Updated April 13, 2016 15:57:50 Climate change and warming water temperatures could increase the threat of bacterial illness to swimmers in Sydney Harbour, scientists have warned.Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) found Vibrio bacteria in harbour waters including Sydney Olympic Park, Rozelle Bay, Hen and Chicken Bay and Chowder Bay.UTS Associate Professor Justin S..>> view originalRIMS 2016: Sea Level Rise Will Be Worse and Come Sooner
Think sea level rise will be moderate and something we can all plan for? Think again. Sea levels could rise by much more than originally anticipated, and much faster, according to new data being collected by scientists studying the melting West Antarctic ice sheet – a massive sheet the size of Mexico. That revelation was made by an official with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Tuesday at the annual RIMS conference for risk management and insurance professionals in San D..>> view originalOctopus escapes from New Zealand aquarium
An octopus has reportedly escaped from a New Zealand aquarium after crawling out of his tank and making a slippery dash down a drainpipe into the sea. Inky the octopus channelled his inner Steve McQueen when he sensed an opening at the top of his tank at the National Aquarium in Napier, staff told Hawke's Bay Today. In the dead of night, he is thought to have slithered across the floor and slid down a 50m-long drainpipe into the free waters of Hawke's Bay. A series of photos released by the aqu..>> view originalFossil ear reveals ultra-ancient origins of dolphin communications
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Origin of dolphin echolocation Learn how echolocation evolved within the dolphin and how it's been fundamental to the groups success over the past 30 million years. (Vision courtesy Melbourne Museum) PT0M59S 620 349 Dolphins have used high-pitched chirping, chittering and blipping noises for at least 26 million years to communicate with one another, navigate the oceans and locate fast-swimming prey, Melbourne scientists have found.The discovery, ..>> view originalInvestigation into coral bleaching damage to begin along New South Wales coastline
Investigation into coral bleaching damage to begin along New South Wales coastline Posted April 13, 2016 11:24:01 The National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour will assist in extensive coral sampling along the New South Wales coastline in response to one of the country's worst coral bleaching events on record.The centre will work with the National Coral Bleaching Network and the Department of Primary Industries to investigate how much permanent damage resulted f..>> view originalNew planet hunting tool on the block
Will search for exoplanets orbiting distant stars A team of scientists has developed a new refined tool to search for exoplanets orbiting distant stars or other planetary detections.One of the most successful techniques to find and confirm planets is called the radial velocity method. A planet is obviously influenced by the gravity of the star it orbits; that’s what keeps it in orbit.This technique takes advantage of the fact that the planet’s gravity also affects the star in return. As a resu..>> view original
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