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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Scientists have made significant discoveries about Jupiter’s moons, with the latest count standing at 95. The discovery of new moons and the exploration of existing ones are expected to reveal more about the planet’s composition and potential for life. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission and the European Space Agency’s Juice mission are set to launch in…
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…