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Astronomers identify new type of cosmic object combining star and black hole
Astronomers have identified what they describe as a "black hole star"—an extremely bright object in the early universe that appears to combine properties of both stars and black holes.
Centuries-old physics test could help detect millicharged particles
Poorly timed AI training risks pushing older workers toward retirement
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Virginia Tech researchers develop patch to automatically dispense naloxone during fentanyl overdose
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a wearable patch smaller than a penny that detects fentanyl in the body and automatically releases naloxone to reverse an overdose.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the agency's newest astrophysics observatory, designed to scan large sections of space and help astronomers study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.
X-ray imaging reveals leaf structure, aiding drought-resistant crop breeding
Researchers used X-ray imaging from a national laboratory to map leaf structures, seeking to breed crops that conserve water and withstand drought stress.
Ancient warming event offers glimpse of climate tipping point
Researchers studying a warming period in the Late Paleozoic Ice Age 304 million years ago identified a potential climate tipping point relevant to modern climate change.
