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Astronomers Identify Strong Candidate for First Galactic Microblazar
Astronomers report a leading candidate microblazar in the Milky Way, IRAS 18293-0941, offering new insight into compact jets and particle acceleration.
Study of 100 primate species separates everyday aggression from lethal violence
A comparative analysis of 100 primate species finds that common fights and lethal attacks follow distinct evolutionary paths.
Predawn Spectacle: Crescent Moon Will Temporarily Hide Jupiter Over North America
A waning crescent moon will pass in front of Jupiter before dawn Oct. 6, disappearing for up to an hour across much of North America.
Autumn Sky Highlights: Saturn at Opposition, Orionid Meteors and the Moon near the Pleiades
October offers Saturn at opposition, the Orionid meteor peak and a Moon passage near the Pleiades — best viewing before dawn after the Moon sets.
Collision Data at RHIC Hint at Elusive Critical Point in Nuclear Matter
STAR experiment at RHIC detects a non‑smooth dip in momentum correlations that could mark a QCD critical point, but confirmation is pending.
Primordial Magnetic Fields Offer New Clue in the Hubble Tension
Simulations suggest tiny magnetic fields from just after the Big Bang could have altered hydrogen formation, changing the CMB signal and its Hubble inference.
Preventing Infections Could Avert Millions of Cancer Cases, Study Finds
A global analysis attributes about 12% of cancers to infections and highlights vaccination and testing gaps, especially in low-income regions.
Discovery of Enzyme UBE2N Points to Natural Defense Against Worsening Fatty Liver Disease
Scientists identify enzyme UBE2N that clears damaged mitochondria and aids fat breakdown, potentially slowing fatty liver disease progression.



