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Summer Haag and Clyde Kertzer, participating in a CU Boulder REU, disproved the long-held local-global conjecture in number theory by exploring Apollonian circle packings. Their research highlighted the creative and uncharted aspects of mathematical exploration. Credit: SciTechDaily.comSummer Haag and Clyde Kertzer made major news in the math world while working on a summer research project.Prior to the end of the 2022-2023 academic year, graduate student Summer Haag and junior Clyde Kertzer were looking for summer…

China has successfully launched a new spacecraft into orbit. The new Chinese probe is designed with a lobster eye and should help astronomers peer deep into the X-ray universe from violent and fleeting cosmic phenomena.The probe lifted off aboard a Long March 2C rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China on January 9. The launch was a success, according to announcements from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC).The Chinese probe is known as an Einstein Probe, and it is part of China’s…

Scientists have made significant breakthroughs in understanding brain function using the nematode C. elegans. The research, employing optogenetics and connectomics, offers new insights into neural communication and challenges traditional models, enhancing our understanding of complex neural networks.A new study investigates the transfer of information between neurons.Do we really know how the brain works?In recent decades, significant advancements have been made in comprehending the intricate workings of the brain.…

Princeton researchers have found that the M87* black hole expels energy outward, contributing to the formation of massive jets. This discovery, rooted in Einstein’s theory of relativity, challenges traditional views of black holes and could be further tested with advanced telescopes. The study opens new avenues in understanding black hole dynamics, though it stops short of definitively explaining the source of the jets’ power. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A team of Princeton astrophysicists has now determined conclusively…

New research has uncovered the genetic connections of the legendary killer whale, Old Tom, to modern New Zealand killer whales, suggesting the local extinction of his kind. The study also decolonizes the history of Eden’s whaling, emphasizing the historic bond between Indigenous Australians and killer whales. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Evolutionary biologists have successfully unraveled the genetic lineage of a renowned killer whale in Australia for the first time. For the first time, evolutionary biologists have unraveled…

Innovative research utilizing machine learning to analyze atomic pieces of geometry has marked a major advancement in mathematics, potentially revolutionizing the field by speeding up the identification and understanding of complex geometric shapes and patterns.New research has leveraged machine learning techniques to identify the properties of atomic pieces of geometry. This groundbreaking effort holds the potential to propel the advancement of novel findings in the field of mathematics.Mathematicians from the University…

Patterns on animal skin, such as zebra stripes and poison frog color patches, serve various biological functions, including temperature regulation, camouflage, and warning signals.The colors making up these patterns must be distinct and well separated to be effective. For instance, as a warning signal, distinct colors make them clearly visible to other animals. And as camouflage, well-separated colors allow animals to better blend into their surroundings.In our newly published research in Science Advances, my student Ben…

A group of astronomers comprising the Pristine Inner Galaxy Survey (PIGS) just found a large group of ancient stars circling the galaxy’s center in surprisingly orderly fashion.What Is Planet Nine and Why Can’t We Find It?The astronomical team’s work is the largest set of detailed observations yet taken of these very old metal-poor stars orbiting near the core of the Milky Way. The research was presented this week at the National Astronomy Meeting 2023 at the University of Cardiff. “It is exciting to think that we are…

On July 1, 2023, the Euclid spacecraft, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), was successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The spacecraft is aimed at exploring the mysterious components of the Universe, dark matter and dark energy. Credit: SpaceXESA’s Euclid spacecraft lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA, at 11:12 a.m. <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt"…

Dragana Rogulja is a researcher who uses fruit flies and mice to delve into intriguing aspects of sleep, exploring its necessity for survival and the disconnection of the sleeping brain from the external world. Her investigations have revealed a crucial link between the brain and the gut, with potential implications for humans. Should her findings be applied to humans, they may pave the way for innovative approaches to enhance sleep quality and mitigate the negative effects of sleep deprivation.New sleep research has…