Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a massive black hole in a distant quasar, 13 billion light-years from Earth. The black hole, powered by a quasar named ULAS J1120+0641, is half as massive as all the stars in its host galaxy, a record high ratio for a quasar host galaxy. This finding has shed…
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Researchers at Stanford University have made a groundbreaking discovery about the decline of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. According to their study, published in Science, the batteries’ electrolyte inadvertently releases hydrogen into the positive end, or cathode, triggering a cascade of unwanted reactions that reduce battery life. This finding could lead to improved battery life and sustainability…
Historians have used AI to analyze 359 astronomy textbooks from the 15th to 17th centuries, revealing a widespread understanding of astronomical knowledge across Europe. This challenges the idea that scientific breakthroughs are made by individual geniuses and highlights the importance of social, political, and cultural contexts in shaping scientific discoveries. In the next 6 months,…
