Examination of Theia 456 finds its nearly 500 stars were born at same time
The Milky Way houses 8,292 recently discovered stellar streams—all named Theia. But Theia 456 is special.
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Astronomy
The Milky Way houses 8,292 recently discovered stellar streams—all named Theia. But Theia 456 is special.
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Robotics
Robots are rapidly making their way into a variety of settings, including industrial and manufacturing facilities. So far, they have shown great potential for speeding up and automating a number of manufacturing processes ...
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General Physics
Like a person breaking up a cat fight, the role of catalysts in a chemical reaction is to hurry up the process—and come out of it intact. And, just as not every house in a neighborhood has someone willing to intervene in ...
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Astronomy
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Materials Science
In groundbreaking materials research, a team led by University of Minnesota Professor K. Andre Mkhoyan has made a discovery that blends the best of two sought-after qualities for touchscreens and smart windows—transparency ...
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Neuroscience
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Cell & Microbiology
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Space Exploration
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Software
Leaks of Microsoft's Windows 10X for single screen PCs reveal a simplified OS with an emphasis on simplicity.
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Cell & Microbiology
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