Did you know that at temperatures below โ40ยฐC, snowflakes form as hexagonal columns?
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Aluminium honeycomb structures take their cue from natureโs perfect hexagonal geometryโlightweight but incredibly strong. By gluing thin aluminium sheets into a honeycomb core, engineers gain excellent crash absorption, corrosion resistance, and an unrivaled strength-to-weight ratio. Youโll find it in aircraft floors and car safety panels, as well as construction and marine applications. Itโs a perfect example of how a simple yet ingenious natural design can transform modern engineering.
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In the Verkhoyansk district of northern Yakutia, Russia, the remains of a baby mammoth have been unearthed with a preservation quality rarely seen. Estimated to be around 50,000 years old, this discovery marks only the seventh instance of such well-preserved mammoth remains in the world.
The female mammoth, nicknamed โYanaโ after the nearby Yana River, was found in June this year near the Batagayka area. While her exact age at the time of death remains uncertain, researchers estimate she was about a year old or slightly older. Measuring 120 cm at the shoulder and less than 2 meters in length, Yana provides a fascinating glimpse into the Ice Age ecosystem.
The female mammoth, nicknamed โYanaโ after the nearby Yana River, was found in June this year near the Batagayka area. While her exact age at the time of death remains uncertain, researchers estimate she was about a year old or slightly older. Measuring 120 cm at the shoulder and less than 2 meters in length, Yana provides a fascinating glimpse into the Ice Age ecosystem.
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A Celebration 2,500 Light-Years from Earth
NASA has unveiled a stunning new image of the โChristmas Tree Cluster,โ a group of young stars captured using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and an astrophotographer based in Arizona.
The cluster earned its festive name due to its appearance: cone-shaped clouds resemble the branches of an evergreen tree, while the starsโover a thousand times younger than our Sunโshine like holiday ornaments.
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NASA has unveiled a stunning new image of the โChristmas Tree Cluster,โ a group of young stars captured using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and an astrophotographer based in Arizona.
The cluster earned its festive name due to its appearance: cone-shaped clouds resemble the branches of an evergreen tree, while the starsโover a thousand times younger than our Sunโshine like holiday ornaments.
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The Parker Solar Probe Survives Record-Breaking Encounter with the Sun
The Parker Solar Probe, enduring temperatures of up to 980ยฐC, has successfully reestablished communication with Earth.
On December 24, the spacecraft set two remarkable records: it achieved the closest-ever approach to the Sun, at just 6.1 million kilometers, and the highest speed ever reached by a human-made object, a staggering 692,000 km/h.
During this daring mission, Parker faced extreme conditions, with its systems subjected to intense solar heat. Communication with the probe was briefly interrupted, leaving its status uncertain.
Late on December 26 (Eastern European Time), the mission control team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory received a โbeacon tone,โ confirming that the spacecraft is safe and fully operational. Detailed telemetry about Parkerโs condition is expected by January 1.
The Parker Solar Probe, enduring temperatures of up to 980ยฐC, has successfully reestablished communication with Earth.
On December 24, the spacecraft set two remarkable records: it achieved the closest-ever approach to the Sun, at just 6.1 million kilometers, and the highest speed ever reached by a human-made object, a staggering 692,000 km/h.
During this daring mission, Parker faced extreme conditions, with its systems subjected to intense solar heat. Communication with the probe was briefly interrupted, leaving its status uncertain.
Late on December 26 (Eastern European Time), the mission control team at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory received a โbeacon tone,โ confirming that the spacecraft is safe and fully operational. Detailed telemetry about Parkerโs condition is expected by January 1.
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Did you know?
Most species of bees can only fly during the day. In darkness, they are limited to crawling.
Why? At night, the vast majority of flowers either stop or drastically reduce nectar production. Additionally, bees rely on the Sun for navigation, as their eyes are adapted to perceive polarized light.
Most species of bees can only fly during the day. In darkness, they are limited to crawling.
Why? At night, the vast majority of flowers either stop or drastically reduce nectar production. Additionally, bees rely on the Sun for navigation, as their eyes are adapted to perceive polarized light.
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๐ค Competition Drives ChatGPT to Cheat?
Researchers at Palisade Research set OpenAIโs neural network, o1, to play chess against the AI grandmaster, Stockfish. Realizing its opponentโs overwhelming strength, the model decided not to play fair.
Instead, o1 found a way to manipulate game files, inflating its score by 500 points to secure โvictories.โ Faced with the rigged score, Stockfish simply resigned.
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Researchers at Palisade Research set OpenAIโs neural network, o1, to play chess against the AI grandmaster, Stockfish. Realizing its opponentโs overwhelming strength, the model decided not to play fair.
Instead, o1 found a way to manipulate game files, inflating its score by 500 points to secure โvictories.โ Faced with the rigged score, Stockfish simply resigned.
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โก๏ธ o1-preview autonomously hacked its environment rather than lose to Stockfish in our chess challenge. No adversarial prompting needed.
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Earthrise Captured by the Orion Spacecraft
NASAโs Orion spacecraft has delivered an awe-inspiring Earthrise โ a mesmerizing short video showing Earth rising above the Moonโs horizon. This visual masterpiece was recorded during the Artemis I mission and serves as a powerful reminder of our planetโs beauty when seen from deep space.
Orion, a key element of NASAโs Artemis program, is paving the way for humanityโs return to the Moon and eventual exploration of Mars. During its 2022 uncrewed mission, it set a record by traveling over 430,000 km from Earth โ farther than any spacecraft designed for humans.
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NASAโs Orion spacecraft has delivered an awe-inspiring Earthrise โ a mesmerizing short video showing Earth rising above the Moonโs horizon. This visual masterpiece was recorded during the Artemis I mission and serves as a powerful reminder of our planetโs beauty when seen from deep space.
Orion, a key element of NASAโs Artemis program, is paving the way for humanityโs return to the Moon and eventual exploration of Mars. During its 2022 uncrewed mission, it set a record by traveling over 430,000 km from Earth โ farther than any spacecraft designed for humans.
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๐ Happy New Year, Dear Science Enthusiasts! ๐
As we step into 2025, we look back on a year filled with remarkable discoveries, groundbreaking research, and endless curiosity. Together, weโve explored the mysteries of the universe, uncovered the secrets of our planet, and celebrated the brilliance of human ingenuity.
๐ก This New Year, letโs continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and ignite the spark of discovery in each of us. Whether youโre an avid reader, a curious learner, or a dedicated researcher, your passion fuels the incredible world of science.
๐ May 2025 bring us more awe-inspiring breakthroughs, exciting challenges, and opportunities to make a difference through science. Hereโs to a year of innovation, collaboration, and wonder!
Stay curious, stay inspired, and thank you for being part of our growing community. ๐
With warm wishes,
Your @Science Channel Team
As we step into 2025, we look back on a year filled with remarkable discoveries, groundbreaking research, and endless curiosity. Together, weโve explored the mysteries of the universe, uncovered the secrets of our planet, and celebrated the brilliance of human ingenuity.
๐ก This New Year, letโs continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and ignite the spark of discovery in each of us. Whether youโre an avid reader, a curious learner, or a dedicated researcher, your passion fuels the incredible world of science.
๐ May 2025 bring us more awe-inspiring breakthroughs, exciting challenges, and opportunities to make a difference through science. Hereโs to a year of innovation, collaboration, and wonder!
Stay curious, stay inspired, and thank you for being part of our growing community. ๐
With warm wishes,
Your @Science Channel Team
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Hereโs the true Lord of the Rings!
1SWASP J1407 b is an exoplanet or possibly a small star located in the constellation Centaurus, approximately 433.8 light-years from Earth.
Its ring system is not only the first discovered beyond our Solar System but also the largest ever observed. The radius of its largest ring is estimated at a staggering 90 million kilometers. For comparison, Saturnโs largest ring measures only about 480,000 kilometers in radius.
With a mass roughly 20 times that of Jupiter, scientists are still debating how to classify 1SWASP J1407 b. It might be an extremely large exoplanet or a small starโspecifically, a brown dwarf.
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1SWASP J1407 b is an exoplanet or possibly a small star located in the constellation Centaurus, approximately 433.8 light-years from Earth.
Its ring system is not only the first discovered beyond our Solar System but also the largest ever observed. The radius of its largest ring is estimated at a staggering 90 million kilometers. For comparison, Saturnโs largest ring measures only about 480,000 kilometers in radius.
With a mass roughly 20 times that of Jupiter, scientists are still debating how to classify 1SWASP J1407 b. It might be an extremely large exoplanet or a small starโspecifically, a brown dwarf.
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During World War II, Michelangeloโs famous statue of David was encased in bricks to protect it from bombing raids. Moving the statue to a safer location was deemed technically challenging.
Interestingly, the back of the statue remains unfinished, which is why it stands against a wall and was not intended for 360-degree viewing.
Standing over 5 meters tall, including its pedestal, David was unveiled to the public by Michelangelo in 1504.
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Interestingly, the back of the statue remains unfinished, which is why it stands against a wall and was not intended for 360-degree viewing.
Standing over 5 meters tall, including its pedestal, David was unveiled to the public by Michelangelo in 1504.
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