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In the Lab

‘Hungry’ Baby Stars Are Messy Eaters

The process of star birth isn’t as slow and steady as once thought; rather, it can get very messy indeed.

The highest-ever resolution images of the SDP.81 galaxy have shed light on a supermassive black hole 300 million times the mass of the Sun.

Giant spiral arms surrounding massive molecular gas cores protect proto-stars from radiation and mechanical feedback, allowing stars to form.

The Oceans Are Running A Fever

Increasing marine heatwaves are breaking the resilience of aquatic life with long-term consequences for coastal communities.
Accelerating Advancements In Healthcare

From disease diagnostics to drug development, healthcare applications are poised to receive a major boost from the combined power of AI and supercomputing.
Bullying Could Lead To Psychosis In Teens

The study shows that bullying could alter the levels of neurotransmitter, Glutamate, which is linked with psychosis.