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13 extremely popular questions about the world that everyone is confident they know everything about, but are actually completely wrong.
What happens in movies is not really like real life!
Space science
9 billion light years away, 'space hole' facing Earthlings
Fifteen times larger than the full moon from Earth's perspective, the ghostly object's appearance has upset the laws of cosmology.
Space science
Simulating Einstein's formula, scientists prove that light can create matter
If proven experimentally, this would be another confirmation of Einstein's famous formula.
Animal world
How do animals see the world?
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of animals?
New technology
How do real life invisibility cloaks work?
At its core, stealth technology relies on manipulating light waves, which are responsible for our visual perception.
Space science
Gamma Ray Burst: The End of Cosmic Civilization, Potentially Causing Mass Extinction of Life
In the universe there is a terrible light that can penetrate all matter and destroy all life, this light was discovered by French physicist Paul Villard.
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James Webb Telescope captures stunning images of 19 spiral galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning images, with remarkable detail, of 19 spiral galaxies located relatively close to the Milky Way.
Space science
What happens after humans travel faster than the speed of light?
The speed of light is the fastest speed known to date.
Space science
The Shape of the Universe Isn't What You Think: From Ancient Round Sky to Modern Three-Dimensional Donut
What is the shape of the universe? This is an ancient yet novel question, relevant to our knowledge and understanding of the universe and our place and importance in it.
Space science
The biggest supermoon of the year is about to light up the world's skies
The full moon on August 30 will be at its closest point to Earth, creating the brightest supermoon of 2023.
Space science
The nearest black hole discovered is only 150 light years from Earth
Simulation results show that there are 2-3 black holes hidden in the Hyades cluster that are closer to Earth than the two previous record-holders.
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What time of day is the easiest to fish?
Even with the best fishing spots or the best fishing gear, you can still end up with no fish if you go fishing at the wrong time.
Space science
A ghostly object is warping the galaxy that contains Earth
The Milky Way's giant disk of light is warped and twisted in mysterious ways.