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NASA Robot Takes First Photo of Sunbeam on Mars
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) posted a panoramic image of a Martian sunset taken by the Curiosity rover, made up of 28 small images.
Rays
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Strongest cosmic ray ever recorded detected, origin may be close to Earth
Scientists have discovered the most powerful cosmic rays ever recorded, likely originating from mysterious sources relatively close to Earth.
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First X-ray image of an atom taken
The image of the smallest chemical element has finally been captured by scientists using X-rays.
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The mystery of how the Archimedes death ray works has finally been solved by an 8th grader!
We finally know how death rays, also known as heat rays, work.
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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20 telescopes dazzled by 'cosmic monster' that transcends time by 8.5 billion years
One of the most powerful cosmic rays has been recorded in detail by Earth-based telescopes.
Animal world
Spiders can lure male fireflies into their nets with their 'love calls'
Research shows that spiders can manipulate the light rays of male fireflies caught in their webs to mimic the 'mating calls of females'
Space science
New discovery about the huge energy source in cosmic rays
Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, emitted from extreme astronomical environments such as the regions near black holes and neutron stars, have energies far exceeding those o…
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'Unveiling' the painful truth behind the experiment that created the world's first X-rays
X-rays have helped modern medicine a lot, but the early experiments to discover them cost human lives.
Archeology
Cosmic rays shed light on 7,000-year-old Greek village
A powerful cosmic ray caused a spike in radiocarbon levels in an area of Greece in 5259 BC.
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The secret to helping tardigrades resist radiation
Researchers found that tardigrades have the ability to repair DNA damaged by gamma radiation or X-rays.
Life
What is sun poisoning?
Sun poisoning causes sunburn on the skin, which can lead to pain, fever, nausea, dehydration, and confusion.
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The deadly experiment made Edison afraid of X-rays
The death of his close assistant caused Edison to become afraid of X-rays and stop researching fluorescent lamps.
Space science
The Milky Way's monster black hole is alive, spewing 'death rays'
Sagittarius A* is a monster black hole located at the center of the Milky Way, the galaxy where Earth resides.