Category: Humans
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Massive filaments fuel the growth of galaxies and supermassive black holes
Based on direct observations researchers have discovered massive filaments between galaxies in a proto-cluster, extending over more than 1 million parsecs and providing the fuel for intense formation of stars and the growth of super massive black holes within the proto-cluster. (1) A filament fit for space: Silk is proven to thrive in outer space…
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Seeing what cannot be seen…
Identifying geological features in a densely vegetated, steep, and rough terrain can be almost impossible. Imagery like LiDAR can help researchers see through the tree cover, but subtle landforms can often be missed by the human eye. A team of scientists has tapped into the power of machine learning to identify hidden geologic features. Specifically,…
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Building on faults…
The ancient Incan sanctuary of Machu Picchu is considered one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements. Built in a remote Andean setting atop a narrow ridge high above a precipitous river canyon, the site is renowned for its perfect integration with the spectacular landscape. But the sanctuary's location has long puzzled scientists: Why did the Incas…
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The origin of life. Creation through Self.
A famous experiment in 1953 showed that amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, could have formed spontaneously under the atmospheric conditions of early Earth. However, just because molecules could form doesn't mean that the process was likely. Now, researchers have demonstrated that energetically feasible interactions between just two small molecules -- hydrogen cyanide and…
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AI imagining… Humans living…
AI passes theory of mind test by imagining itself in another's shoes. (1) This is great. For the computer. But we should test ourself. Imagine you are a computer. But you can't imagine how that can be, can you? See? Forget about what you can do. Focus on what you cannot. These are the things…
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