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Protons are the key building blocks of all matter, yet their internal structure, composed of quarks, continues to raise many questions. Traditional research methods have been unable to measure the force that binds quarks together. To uncover the forces within a proton, the study authors used a computational technique called lattice quantum chromodynamics (Lattice QCD). The findings of this study have been published in the journal Physical Review Letters. Understanding the interactions within protons is…
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Rover Finds Possible Organic Compounds on Mars as SHERLOC Homes in on Life Signs Source link
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NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) continues to astonish scientists with its groundbreaking discoveries. A recently published photo captures an unusual object that appears to have landed on the Martian surface between February 2012 and June 2014. Preliminary estimates suggest that this mysterious object created a deep crater and left behind dark ejecta, which stand out starkly against the surrounding landscape. Researchers hypothesize that the object may have been metallic, given its bright reflection of the…
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Flying Feathered Dinosaurs, Record-Breaking Migrators and a Massive Modern Bird that Self-Medicates Source link
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Paul M. Sutter: Let’s dive into one of those cosmic curiosities that’s bound to blow your mind: how we might chat with aliens. And no, I’m not talking about elaborate coded messages or flashy signals. We’re talking about something incredibly fundamental—21cm radiation. If you’re planning on having a conversation across the vastness of space, using light waves (electromagnetic radiation) is pretty much your go-to option. It’s fast, reliable, and, well, it’s the most practical way…