Smithsonian Scientists Built a Virtual Universe 1.5 Billion Light-Years Across

Dark Matter and Gas Velocity SimulationScientists have recreated the universe’s first 2 billion years in a record-breaking simulation that could reveal new secrets about the Big Bang and the birth of galaxies. Scientists have recreated the universe’s first 2 billion years in extraordinary detail using one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. The enormous simulation, called “Lumina,” allows researchers to […]

Smithsonian Scientists Built a Virtual Universe 1.5 Billion Light-Years Across

Dark Matter and Gas Velocity SimulationScientists have recreated the universe’s first 2 billion years in a record-breaking simulation that could reveal new secrets about the Big Bang and the birth of galaxies. Scientists have recreated the universe’s first 2 billion years in extraordinary detail using one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. The enormous simulation, called “Lumina,” allows researchers to […]

Smithsonian Scientists Built a Virtual Universe 1.5 Billion Light-Years Across

Dark Matter and Gas Velocity SimulationScientists have recreated the universe’s first 2 billion years in a record-breaking simulation that could reveal new secrets about the Big Bang and the birth of galaxies. Scientists have recreated the universe’s first 2 billion years in extraordinary detail using one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. The enormous simulation, called “Lumina,” allows researchers to […]

A Monster Solar Storm Turned a Protected Region Around Earth Into a Particle Accelerator

Illustration of Ultrarelativistic Electrons Near Earth’s Radiation BarrierA solar superstorm appears to have turned a normally sheltered region near Earth into a natural particle accelerator, boosting electrons to energies capable of penetrating some satellite shielding. Protecting spacecraft from radiation means understanding where hazardous particles can appear, especially during severe solar storms. Near Earth, an invisible boundary was thought to keep exceptionally energetic […]

A Monster Solar Storm Turned a Protected Region Around Earth Into a Particle Accelerator

Illustration of Ultrarelativistic Electrons Near Earth’s Radiation BarrierA solar superstorm appears to have turned a normally sheltered region near Earth into a natural particle accelerator, boosting electrons to energies capable of penetrating some satellite shielding. Protecting spacecraft from radiation means understanding where hazardous particles can appear, especially during severe solar storms. Near Earth, an invisible boundary was thought to keep exceptionally energetic […]

A Monster Solar Storm Turned a Protected Region Around Earth Into a Particle Accelerator

Illustration of Ultrarelativistic Electrons Near Earth’s Radiation BarrierA solar superstorm appears to have turned a normally sheltered region near Earth into a natural particle accelerator, boosting electrons to energies capable of penetrating some satellite shielding. Protecting spacecraft from radiation means understanding where hazardous particles can appear, especially during severe solar storms. Near Earth, an invisible boundary was thought to keep exceptionally energetic […]

The Solar System May Have a 6th Dwarf Planet – and It’s Been Hiding in Plain Sight

Icy Dwarf PlanetA newly discovered dwarf planet candidate has a trail stretching back more than a decade in telescope images, giving astronomers a head start in understanding its orbit. 2026 ED138 could become the solar system’s sixth officially recognized dwarf planet. The newly discovered icy body orbits beyond Pluto, and early measurements suggest it is among the […]

New Research Identifies the Hidden Rules That Help Brain Cancer Evade Treatment

Brain Tumor Anatomy CancerScientists have discovered hidden rules governing how glioblastoma cells change states and resist treatment. Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest brain cancers, partly because its cells can change identities to survive treatment. Now, two studies published in Nature reveal that these changes follow predictable patterns, potentially offering new ways to make the tumors less aggressive. […]

New Study Challenges Long-Held Fears About Exercise and Knee Damage

Man Holding Knee Joint Pain ArthritisRecovering from ACL reconstruction doesn’t always mean the end of knee problems, with many young adults facing persistent pain and an increased risk of early-onset osteoarthritis. ACL reconstruction does not always restore long-term knee health. About half of patients remain dissatisfied with their knees two years after surgery, and roughly half develop early-onset osteoarthritis within […]

Smiling Isn’t Always Good for You, Scientists Discover

Young Happy Woman Pointing at Smile TeethA new study reveals that smiling can sometimes backfire, challenging long-held assumptions about facial expressions and happiness. Smiling might make you feel happier, but doing it repeatedly under pressure can have the opposite effect. New psychological research suggests that the emotional benefits of smiling depend on how often people do it, whether they feel compelled […]

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