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Billions of cicadas are about to emerge, creating a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle

Two large broods of cicadas in the Midwest and southeastern U.S. are set to surface simultaneously—something that hasn't happened in over 200 years.

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Apple’s AI ambitions could include Google or OpenAI

Apple has reportedly held discussions with Google to bring its Gemini generative AI technology to the iPhone and has also considered using OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

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See the X-59, NASA's new supersonic jet

NASA’s new supersonic jet, the X-59, goes so fast it can’t have a windshield. Here’s how pilots will fly it.

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Non-antibiotic drugs may cause antibiotic resistance

Numerous nonantibiotic drugs have potent antibacterial activity and can adversely impact the human microbiome. The mechanistic underpinning of this toxicity remains largely unknown. We investigated the antibacterial activity of 200 drugs using genetic ...

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New cars to come with ‘driver-facing cameras’ monitoring facial expressions while driving

Sky News host James Macpherson says new cars are being slammed for “driver-facing cameras” monitoring your movements.“If you are in the market for a brand-ne...

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    Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death | Reuters

    Minuscule pieces of plastic lodged in the fatty deposits that line human arteries may be linked with higher risks for heart disease, strokes, and death, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday.

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      How the SR-71 Was Retired for Good (Even Though It Was the Fastest Plane Ever)

      X It could cross continents in just a few hours, and at 80,000 feet, the Blackbird could survey 100,000 square miles of the ground below per hour. No other U.S. Air Force aircraft could fly faster or higher than the Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird,” and on its

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      US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources say | Reuters

      Hackers working for the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang are behind the outage at UnitedHealth's technology unit that has snarled prescription deliveries for six days, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

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        OpenAI’s Sora: How to Spot AI-Generated Videos | WSJ

        OpenAI just revealed Sora – an AI video generator that creates hyper-realistic scenes and animated worlds in moments. But the tech isn’t perfect. There are a...

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          Alarming: Fraud spreads in Science -- and I fear it will become worse

          In paid collaboration with reMarkable, I am happy to recommend this paper tablet which has made my workflow much more efficient and enjoyable. Read more at r...

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            James Webb Space Telescope spots neutron star hiding in supernova wreckage

            Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers spotted a neutron star in Supernova 1987A, the aftermath of a stellar explosion in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

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            EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up | Reuters

            Electric vehicle drivers unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stopgaps offered by U.S. and European firms as alternatives to often expensive or inconvenient public charging points.

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              Neuralink's first human patient able to control mouse through thinking, Musk says | Reuters

              The first human patient implanted with a brain-chip from Neuralink appears to have fully recovered and is able to control a computer mouse using their thoughts, the startup's founder Elon Musk said late on Monday.

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                OpenAI introduces AI model that turns text into video | Reuters

                Microsoft-backed OpenAI is working on a software that can generate minute-long videos based on text prompts, the company said on Thursday.

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                  Proteins may predict who will get dementia 10 years later, study finds | Reuters

                  A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may predict several forms of dementia more than 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, researchers reported.

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                    Did Apple Just Create A Monster?

                    Birch Gold - Open an IRA in GOLD and get a FREE infokit. Text "BEN" to 989898. http://www.birchgold.com/BenMy producers had me try out the Apple Vision Pro, ...

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                      Report: Apple actively developing foldable clamshell iPhone prototypes, folding 8-inch iPad

                      Apple is persevering with foldable iPhone designs, according to a new report by The Information. The publication says Apple has...

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                      Meta to Label AI Images on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

                      Labels for images detected as AI generated are expected to roll out in the coming months across Meta's three primary social media apps.

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                      AI researchers find AI models learning their safety techniques, actively resisting training, and telling them 'I hate you'

                      AI is obviously the topic of the moment and, while we seem to have gotten past the dichotomy of Terminator / saviour, a major source of concern remains the safety of this technology. This is not just

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                      X is rolling out audio and video calls to Android

                      Elon Musk's own social network X is rolling out the ability to make audio and video calls directly from the app to its Android client.

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                      How dark is space?

                      Space is dark, but how dark? Why is it not bright with starlight and could two spaceships travelling in deep dark outer space see each other?

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                      Quantum batteries could charge by breaking our understanding of time

                      Causality is key to our experience of reality: dropping a glass, for example, causes it to smash, so it can’t smash before it’s dropped. But scientists have now demonstrated how that understanding of time can be violated to charge a quantum battery.

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                      iOS 17.2 has well over 50 new changes and features, but these five are my favorite [Video]

                      A walkthrough of my top five features in iOS 17.2, including Journal, setting default alerts, Focus filter for Music, and Sticker Reactions.

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                      One of the brightest stars in the sky will 'blink out' on Dec. 12. Here's how to watch. | Live Science

                      Betelgeuse, the most famous red supergiant star and one of the sky's brightest, will disappear for up to 12 seconds during an ultra-rare occultation by asteroid 319 Leona.

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                      Scientists detect a cosmic ray that’s almost as powerful as the ‘Oh-My-God’ particle | CNN

                      Space scientists have detected an extremely rare, ultra-high-energy particle that they believe traveled to Earth from beyond the Milky Way galaxy.

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                      X (Twitter) to begin charging new users for basic features

                      It’s been a while since X (formerly Twitter) introduced X Premium (formerly known as Twitter Blue) to let users unlock...

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                      iPhone 15 Pro cinematic video shows the capabilities of the device

                      A year ago, filmmaker Joey Helms created a stunning example of the video capabilities of the iPhone 14 Pro – and...

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                      Elon Musk’s X drops article headlines, as report details bleeding ad revenue

                      Elon Musk's X revamped its look to eliminate headlines on article links Wednesday, the same day that Reuters reported the platform has seen massive monthly...

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                      Amazing Advance in Spinal Repair Allows Injured Mice to Walk Again

                      Researchers have reversed 'irreversible paralysis' in mice with complete spinal cord injuries using gene therapy.

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                      Mind-Blowing Experiment Reveals Antimatter Falls in Gravity

                      As far as gravity is concerned, both matter and its charge-flipped 'mirror' twin, antimatter, deserve a big, warm hug.

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                      Twists in Spacetime Might Explain Some of The Brightest Objects in The Universe

                      A 3D model of a black hole's erratic feeding pattern reveals a potential explanation for the bizarre behavior of quasars with a dimmer switch.

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                      TOUCHDOWN! NASA Just Returned to Earth With The Largest Asteroid Samples Ever

                      A seven-year space voyage came to its climactic end Sunday when a NASA capsule landed in the desert in the US state of Utah, carrying to Earth the largest asteroid samples ever collected.

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                      James Webb Space Telescope detects 1st evidence of carbon on Jupiter's icy moon Europa

                      The discovery made using NASA's powerful space telescope brings scientists a step closer to determining if the salty water oceans of Europa could support life.

                      Science & Technology | Social Media

                      11 Social Media Platforms You Probably Forgot Existed (And Why They Failed)

                      An ode to all the discontinued social media networks that flew a little too close to the sun.

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                      Woman claims she got a callback from every company she applied to using AI-generated resume

                      After impulsively quitting her last job, she decided to seek help from an AI writing tool to build an effective resume.

                      Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

                      Major Israeli Breakthrough In Landmine Detection With Biosensor Development

                      Landmines pose a real threat to human life, with around 110 million currently deployed worldwide, causing the death or maiming of around 5,000 people annually - Click the link for more details.

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                      Powerful observatories reveal 5 breathtaking corners of the universe hidden to human eyes (images)

                      NASA has highlighted a new set of vibrant cosmic images, each one painted by the observatories that help us see what our eyes cannot.

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                      Small moonquakes caused by Apollo lunar lander module, study finds

                      The Apollo 17 lunar lander module left behind by US astronauts on the moon’s surface could be causing moonquakes, or small tremors, a new study revealed.

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                      Five important iOS 17 security features coming to your iPhone this month

                      Here are all the important security and privacy features coming to iPhone with iOS 17, including one that auto-deletes verification codes.

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                      7 iPhone Camera Tricks You Should Add To Your Skills

                      In an age where smartphones are our primary cameras, mastering the art of iPhone photography can greatly enhance your photography skills. The iPhone's .

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                      iPhone 15 Pro Versus iPhone Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?

                      Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have notable differences like price and cameras, so we’re here to help you decide.

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                      Physicists discover what lies beyond a black hole's event horizon

                      Gravity exists in three dimensions within a black hole's geometry, whereas particle physics resides on its surface in two dimensions.

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                      Newly discovered comet visible in night sky this weekend

                      A comet called Nishimura discovered just a month ago could be visible to the naked eye this weekend, offering stargazers a once-in-a-437-year chance to observe the celestial visitor.

                      Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

                      Israeli doctors save man's life with AI

                      The 50-year-old patient was urgently called back to the hospital after an AI-assisted diagnostic program flagged his CT scan for potential intracranial bleeding.

                      Science & Technology | Climate

                      Nobel Winner Joins 1,600 Scientists Disputing Climate 'Emergency'

                      More than 1,600 scientists have signed a declaration calling the climate 'emergency' a myth.

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                      What are fast radio bursts? | Space

                      Fast radio bursts — fleeting blasts of energy that are brighter than entire galaxies — remain mysterious. Here's what we know (and don't know) about FRBs.

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                      How to Start a YouTube Channel: 8 Tips for Vlogging Like a Pro | PCMag

                      Eyeing a career as a vlogger? You're not going to become MrBeast or Emma Chamberlain overnight, but here are a few things to consider when you're just starting out on YouTube.

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                      Twitter to hide news headlines from link previews

                      Twitter (now X) has become a great platform for following news, and many media groups (including ours) share links to...

                      Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

                      'World First' Underwater Jetpack Gives Divers And Surfers A Boost

                      A startup in Israel is launching what it describes as the world’s first completely hands-free underwater “smart scooter

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                      iPhone 15 Pro will blow away the Galaxy S24 Ultra and every other 2024 Android phone

                      The iPhone 15 Pro models will have an unexpectedly massive advantage over the Galaxy S24 and other Android flagships: The A17 Bionic chip.

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                      Google wants to use AI to turn your brain waves into music

                      Google scanned human brain activity and fed the data to an AI large language model in an attempt to reconstruct the music.

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                      Zoom can now train its A.I. using some customer data, according to updated terms

                      Zoom's update comes amid growing public debate on the extent to which AI services should be trained on individuals' data.

                      Science & Technology | Fauci

                      Anthony Fauci’s Deceptions

                      A trove of emails, Slack messages, and other documents reveal Fauci’s behind-the-scenes involvement. ‘Tony doesn't want his fingerprints on origin stories.’

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                      X, formerly Twitter, now lets paid users hide their checkmarks

                      Social media company X, formerly Twitter, will now let paid users hide their verification checkmarks from public view.

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                      Elon Musk-owned X renames TweetDeck to XPro

                      Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, has renamed TweetDeck to XPro in an ongoing rebranding exercise of the social media service.

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                      Twitter: 'X' sign removed from San Francisco headquarters

                      The city's department of building inspection responded to 24 complaints against the sign which had intrusive lights and did not appear to be secured safely to the roof.

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                      The buttons on Zenith’s original ‘clicker’ TV remote were a mechanical marvel - The Verge

                      The Space Command is an elegant Star Trek-esque gadget that pioneered a battery-less way of controlling the television.  

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                      iPhone 15 Pro Rumor Recap: 12 New Features and Changes Expected

                      Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, many new features have been rumored for the Pro and Pro Max models,...

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                      You Go Girl - by Heather Heying - Natural Selections

                      In drag, and in pink

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                        10 Facts About Neutrinos, the Weirdest Particles in the Universe

                        Trillions of neutrinos zoom through you every second. Here's what you should know about these mysterious, nearly mass-less subatomic particles.

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                        Threads adds a bunch of new features in first notable update

                        Threads had released its first significant update since bursting onto the scene at the start of this month as a rival to Twitter.

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                        The closest planet to Earth? Probably not the one you’re thinking of

                        There has recently been some confusion over which of the planets of the Solar System is closest to Earth.

                        Science & Technology | Climate

                        About That Claim That July 3-4 Were the 'Hottest Days on Record'...

                        The headlines were stark and specific. Reuters claimed, “World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3.”
                        Well, “ever recorded” is misleading since the records have only b...

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                        Forgot Your Passcode? There's a Way to Unlock Your iPhone Without It

                        Getting locked out of your iPhone is frustrating. But it’s possible to solve the problem of a forgotten passcode without hiring a hypnotist.

                        Science & Technology | Cosmic Research

                        National Security Alert for the United States and Other World Governments Related To UAP/UFOS. - Dr. Steven Greer

                        The constitutional United States Government (USG) needs detailed information on rogue unconstitutional Illegal Secret Government (ISG) UAP/UFO and related technologies in order to properly investigate, and ultimately control by all means necessary the now

                        Science & Technology | Social Media

                        Relay for Reddit and Now for Reddit will switch to a subscription model

                        The developer of Relay for Reddit announced Friday that the app would continue to be available after July 1st, while the developer of Now and Nara for Reddit said those apps will continue on, too. Other apps are shutting down due to Reddit’s API changes.

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                        Mars helicopter Ingenuity phones home, breaking 63-day silence

                        NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity has phoned home after 63 days of silence, and all appears to be well with the little rotorcraft.

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                        Quantum computers could overtake classical ones within 2 years, IBM 'benchmark' experiment shows

                        A new experiment by IBM computers shows that quantum computers could soon outperform classical digital computers at practical tasks in the next two years.

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                        White Dwarf Star Enters Its Crystallization Era, Turning Into A 'Cosmic Diamond'

                        To us, stars may resemble cut jewels, glittering coldly against the velvet darkness of the night sky.

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                        New leak gives us another look at what Instagram's Twitter competitor will look like

                        The Verge got access to an internal meeting at Meta which went over Project 92, the Instagram's upcoming Twitter competitor.

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                        After Going to Space, You Need to Spend At Least Three Years on Earth Recovering From Brain Damage

                        A new study shows and it can take as long as 3 years on Earth to recover from brain swelling suffered in space.

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                        7 Misconceptions About Social Media

                        In this episode of Misconceptions, we're debunking some commonly held beliefs about social media, from who owns what you post to what happens to your data.

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                        Worker v bot: Humans are winning for now

                        If you’d like to sharpen your skills to future-proof your career, then the VentureBeat Jobs Board is a great place to start a fresh job hunt.

                        Science & Technology | Climate

                        Ireland weighs culling 200,000 dairy cows to meet climate goals, but says decision 'not final'

                        The Environmental Protection Agency reports that Ireland's agriculture sector was responsible for 38% of national Greenhouse Gases emissions in 2021. 

                        Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

                        Israel conducts first test of autonomous flying taxi

                        Israel hopes autonomous drones will help to ease its traffic problems, as well as give Israeli companies a competitive edge.

                        Science & Technology | Artificial intelligence

                        Next generation arms race could cause 'extinction' event akin to nuclear war, pandemic: tech chief

                        Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction and should be a global priority on the scale of nuclear war and pandemics, Center for AI Safety chief Dan Hendrycks said.

                        Science & Technology | Artificial intelligence

                        US air force denies running simulation in which AI drone ‘killed’ operator

                        Denial follows colonel saying drone used ‘highly unexpected strategies to achieve its goal’ in virtual test

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                        Scientists X-ray a Single Atom for the First Time

                        It took quantum tunneling and a particle accelerator to get the job done

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                        12 Billion Miles Away: NASA’s Voyager 2 Continues Science Quest With Innovative Power Strategy

                        The plan will keep Voyager 2’s science instruments turned on a few years longer than previously anticipated, enabling yet more revelations from interstellar space. Launched in 1977, the Voyager 2 spacecraft is more than 12 billion miles (20 billion kilome

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                        Watch SpaceX launch 52 Starlink satellites to orbit early Wednesday

                        SpaceX plans to launch 52 of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit early Wednesday morning (May 31), and you can watch the action live.

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                        Three 80s Technologies That Transformed Modern Audio Production

                        It’s hard to overestimate the effect some innovations have had on modern
                        audio production. Here are three that have gone from once held studio
                        wishes to commonplace tech in our every day work.

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                        Sounds Mount Everest Makes At Night Explained In Netflix Documentary

                        There's an interesting reason why Mount Everest makes seriously disturbing sounds at night. Find out more here...

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                        Montana Becomes First State to Ban TikTok Outright | National Review

                        Montana’s ban prevents TikTok from operating within its jurisdiction entirely, and is the most extensive in the United States.

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                        The Milky Way galaxy may be a different shape than we thought

                        New measurements suggest that the traditional view of the Milky Way as a galaxy with four major spiral arms could be wrong.

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                        ‘Of course it’s disturbing’: will AI change Hollywood forever?

                        With the rise of AI-led services to write, voice and provide effects, industry experts express concern over the future

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                        Neuroscientists Finally Understand An Elusive Mechanism Involved in Memory Creation

                        Researchers may have pinpointed the spot where brains store memories, which could help develop new neurological drugs.

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                        Boom! Astronomers just watched the largest explosion in space rage for 3 years

                        The blast lasted for three years and is over ten times as powerful as the brightest supernova .

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                        NASA scientists claim warp drive may soon become reality

                        Warp drive is said to possess the capability of having a propulsion system that can travel faster than light speed travel.

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                        NASA's black hole animation is jaw-dropping

                        NASA released a new black hole animation that shows the colossal size of black holes compared to our solar system and other cosmic objects.