Title: From Anonymity to Notoriety: Galileo’s Treatise on Floating Objects and the Clash of Ideas Prior to the release of his groundbreaking astronomical work, Sidereus Nuncius (The Starry Messenger) in 1610, Galileo Galilei was considered a peripheral character in the European scientific landscape. He was known more for his flamboyant style and contentious nature than […]
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The Rise and Impact of Mathematical Experts in Renaissance Europe Throughout the medieval era, European universities paid minimal attention to mathematics. The educational framework included the quadrivium—arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy—but these disciplines were typically taught in a cursory manner and lacked prestige. Mathematics classes were often assigned randomly, leading those who received them to […]
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Revolutionizing Space Communication: ESA Engineers Halve Antenna Complexity A group of engineers at the European Space Agency (ESA) has introduced a pioneering antenna technology that aims to transform the way satellites and communication systems manage beamforming—the electronic direction of radio signals. This innovation significantly diminishes the complexity, weight, and power demands of communication arrays, establishing […]
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Title: Hera’s Historic Mars Flyby: An Eye-catching Triumph in Deep Space Exploration On March 12, 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) captured global attention with an extraordinary close approach in our solar system. Hera, ESA’s spacecraft destined for asteroids, accomplished a unique and meticulously planned flyby of Mars and its diminutive moon, Deimos — providing […]
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EU-Supported Versatile Robots Poised to Transform E-Waste Recycling By Kaja Šeruga Electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste, is one of the most rapidly expanding waste categories worldwide, with Europe being no different. Millions of tonnes of discarded devices and appliances accumulate annually, leading to escalating environmental and economic impacts. However, through EU-supported research, a […]
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Title: Astronomers Unveil the First Verified Planet in an Orthogonal Orbit Around Binary Brown Dwarfs In a remarkable astronomical finding that questions traditional theories of planetary system development, a group of researchers has identified the first confirmed planet orbiting at a right angle to its parent stars. The planet, referred to as 2M1510 (AB) b, […]
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Southern Elephant Seals in Danger: Avian Influenza Triggers Devastating Die-Off in Patagonia A deadly outbreak of avian influenza has wreaked havoc on a flourishing colony of southern elephant seals in Argentina’s Península Valdés, delivering a severe blow to a community previously hailed as a success in conservation. This outbreak, driven by the virulent H5N1 virus, […]
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Newly Discovered Signs of Life Beyond Earth: James Webb Space Telescope Observes Possible Biosignatures on Exoplanet K2-18b In a significant advancement that could signify a pivotal moment in the quest for extraterrestrial life, astronomers utilizing NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified what could be strong chemical indicators of biological activity on an exoplanet […]
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Title: When Science Struggles to Keep Pace with Technology: The Critical Need for Accelerated Responses to Digital Hazards As digital advancements progress at an unprecedented speed, the capacity of scientists to thoroughly evaluate their risks and impact on society is lagging alarmingly. A recent article published in the journal Science highlights this widening gap, cautioning […]
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Title: James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Concealed Supermassive Black Hole in Galaxy M83 In a revolutionary finding that challenges long-held views about our cosmic surroundings, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered distinct signs of a supermassive black hole situated at the center of the nearby spiral galaxy M83, commonly referred to as the […]
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