James Webb telescope finds a cosmic cloud of creation buried in the Sword of Orion — Space photo of the week

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Newborn stars launch powerful jets of gas through cosmic clouds in this new scene captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, T. Megeath, M. Zamani (ESA/Webb) Acknowledgement: M. H. Özsaraç) Quick Facts What it is: OMC-2 molecular cloud Where it is: 1,280 light-years away in the constellation Orion When itContinue Reading

Scientists discover neurons must break their DNA to build the brain

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As the brain develops, newly formed neurons must travel through tightly packed tissue to reach their final destinations in the cerebral cortex, where they become part of the brain’s communication network. This journey forces the cells through narrow gaps between fibers and neighboring cells. A new study published in Nature has revealed an unexpected consequenceContinue Reading

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Freshwater lakes across North America and Europe are becoming noticeably browner, reducing underwater visibility and reshaping fish populations. Research found that several popular sport fish, including trout, bass, perch, and whitefish, tend to decline in darker waters. Meanwhile, walleye and northern pike often become more abundant because they are betterContinue Reading