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Saturn-mass world discovered orbiting two low-mass stars
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Saturn-mass world discovered orbiting two low-mass stars

You just established a settlement on an Earth-like planetary body far from our solar system. You did your evening chores after eating dinner, and you want to go out for the evening view, which consists of two setting stars, reminiscent of the infamous scene in Star Wars. However, there’s one major difference: a large planetary body is in the sky. As you were aware before arriving, you’re on an exomoon orbiting a Saturn-sized exoplanet, both of which orbits two stars.

New Caffeine Alternative Promises No Jitters or Crash. Here's The Evidence.
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New Caffeine Alternative Promises No Jitters or Crash. Here's The Evidence.

“Focused, clean energy.”

This Pair Of Brown Dwarfs Can't Get Enough Of Each Other
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This Pair Of Brown Dwarfs Can't Get Enough Of Each Other

Astronomers have found the first case of a brown dwarf binary pair experiencing mass transfer. The pair are very close to one another, with an orbital period of only 57 minutes. The pair will eventually merge into one, brighter star, or the accretor will become massive enough to trigger fusion. At only 1,000 light-years away, the system is a strong candidate for more detailed, follow-up observations.

Human Evolution May Be Undergoing a Major Shift Right Before Our Eyes
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Human Evolution May Be Undergoing a Major Shift Right Before Our Eyes

Don't blink.

This Tiny Plant Could Help Crops Turn Sunlight Into Food Faster
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This Tiny Plant Could Help Crops Turn Sunlight Into Food Faster

A tiny plant’s molecular “velcro” could help crops turn sunlight into food more efficiently. An international team of scientists has identified a surprising molecular strategy used by a rare group of land plants. This discovery could eventually be applied to major crops like wheat and rice, helping them convert sunlight into food more efficiently. The [...]