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Rubin Alert Leads to First Follow-Up Observations and Detection of Four Supernovae
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Rubin Alert Leads to First Follow-Up Observations and Detection of Four Supernovae

NSF NOIRLab has completed end-to-end runs of its ecosystem for following up on alerts from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory. The runs demonstrated how multiple NOIRLab-developed software tools, plus a network of telescopes around the globe, will enable quick follow-up observations of the countless transient objects that Rubin will uncover during its ten-year survey.

Chemistry student develops clear polish that turns your fingernail into a touch-screen stylus
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Chemistry student develops clear polish that turns your fingernail into a touch-screen stylus

Researchers have developed a prototype nail polish to help more people access electrically-charged touch screens.

This Ancient Star In A Low-Mass Galaxy Is A Precious Find
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This Ancient Star In A Low-Mass Galaxy Is A Precious Find

To understand the Universe we see around us today, we have to understand its past. Some hard-to-find ancient stars, called Population II stars, preserve evidence from the ancient Universe. Astronomers finally found one.

How And When Did Humans Populate The Americas? Redating Of Vital Site Reopens Debate – Again
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How And When Did Humans Populate The Americas? Redating Of Vital Site Reopens Debate – Again

A new analysis of the Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile redates it as much younger than thought, reopening the "Clovis First" debate.

Incredible Insights Into The Evolution Of A Galaxy Thanks To First Ever Extragalactic Archaeology
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Incredible Insights Into The Evolution Of A Galaxy Thanks To First Ever Extragalactic Archaeology

"This is the first time that we've been able to do this type of archaeology technique to a galaxy outside the Milky Way," lead author Professor Lisa Kewley told IFLScience.