Physicists create a tiny “Big Bang” with surprisingly small atomic nuclei
Colliding small atomic nuclei at nearly the speed of light produced quark-gluon plasma, the ultra-hot matter from the early Universe. The collision particles revealed the shape of the nuclei that created them, providing new insights into both nuclear physics and the cosmos's earliest moments.
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Human brain cells grown in laboratory conditions for seven years showed aging patterns similar to those in living brains. The peppercorn-sized cell clusters demonstrated they could track the passage of time.
JWST peeks at Callisto's ancient scars
The James Webb Space Telescope detected activity on Callisto, Jupiter's moon with an ancient crater-covered surface previously thought to be geologically inactive. JWST observations revealed that Callisto undergoes more geological processes than scientists previously believed possible.
Hot temperatures can dull blue morpho butterflies' iridescent scales
High temperatures during development reduce the brightness of blue morpho butterfly iridescence by altering the scales' light-reflecting structures. Birds and other butterflies would perceive a noticeable color change in butterflies exposed to warming conditions.