Scientists find black holes could grow to ‘unbelievably large’ sizes

[ad_1] This computer-simulated image shows a supermassive black hole at the heart of a galaxy. The black region in the center represents the black hole’s event horizon, where no light can escape the gravitational grip of the massive object. The powerful gravity of the black hole warps the space around it like a funhouse mirror. … Read more

Butterflies don’t just flap their wings, they form a ‘pocket’ that creates additional jet propulsion

[ad_1] Scientists have long been puzzled as to exactly how the butterfly moves through the air as it does. It was long believed that butterflies “ beat ” their large wings to propel themselves forward, but Swedish scientists have now determined that the movement is much more complex than previously thought. Rather than just flapping … Read more

SpaceX cancels multiple static firing attempts from spacecraft, rolls test tank on pad

[ad_1] Accidentally producing the polar opposite of the Starship’s serial number 9 (SN9), completing a trio of Raptor ignition tests in four hours last week, SpaceX has now suffered three consecutive static fires. abandoned January 20. On January 13, Starship SN9 successfully fired its Raptor engines three times without human intervention or inspection. While this … Read more

Astronaut artifacts on the moon – like the Apollo landers and Neil Armstrong’s boot imprint – now protected by US law

[ad_1] On December 31, 2020, the law A small step to protect human heritage in space came into force. As far as the laws are concerned, it is rather benign. It is forcing companies that work with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on lunar missions to agree to be bound by otherwise unenforceable guidelines … Read more

Six asteroids will pass near Earth today

[ad_1] Six asteroids will pass through Earth on January 20, which happens to be the inauguration day in the United States (via ZME Science). Fortunately, or unfortunately – depending on whether you have a nihilistic wish that 2021 is already over – asteroids will not strike our planet. According to ZME science, the closest one … Read more

An ancient form of European currency: rings, ribs and blades in bronze

[ad_1] The modern world operates on a constant flow of money which has its roots in simpler proto-currencies launched regionally by ancient peoples. Two archaeologists believe they have identified a very ancient example of commodity money in Europe, used around 3,500 years ago in the Bronze Age, with denominations that took the form of bronze … Read more