Space & Aviation
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The galaxy cluster Abell 2029 has sometimes been described as “the most relaxed cluster in the Universe.” This moniker does not arise from some sort of mellow vibe, but rather because of how calm and undisturbed the superheated gas appeared to be.
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Astronomers have made the first direct detection of turbulence distorting light in the interstellar medium. The findings will help scientists achieve clearer imaging of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.
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Although the mission’s four astronauts sent a few photos to Earth while in space, most needed to be delivered via physical memory cards once they returned to the planet.
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Airborne plastic particles, particularly colorful ones, absorb more sunlight than they reflect, which can heat the surrounding air, according to a new study.
The galaxy cluster Abell 2029 is sometimes described as “the most relaxed cluster in the Universe.” The Chandra data reveal clear signs that this cluster did not have a mundane history.
While drilling has fractured rocks, this is the first time the instrument has ever accidentally pulled a whole chunk from the ground, according to the space agency.
Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile, along with an international crew, completed the first verified crossing of the North Pole by air in the airship Norge on May 12, 1926.
This cake is out of this world! Cake artist Justin Ellen turned the “red planet” into a red cake!