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NormP t1_j4agnx2 wrote
Reply to 87 newly-discovered galaxies, found using Webb space telescope, could be earliest known galaxies in the universe — the first indication that a lot of galaxies could have formed much earlier than previously thought by marketrent
It's quite an accomplishment. But they won't be able to push it a whole lot further. They can't see beyond the distance where (when) the universe became transparent to light (critical opalescence).
NormP t1_j47zl2b wrote
Reply to Human-made noise pollution was found to seriously hinder dolphins' ability to work together. by patient-Spring-4
Try scuba diving anywhere near a docked cruise ship. They run their monster engines to generate electricity. Ruins the dive.
NormP t1_j47yfvr wrote
There was 40 million years of cosmic rays whipping through that amber. Wouldn't get my hopes up.
NormP t1_j2epxfa wrote
The hills are alive with the sound of avalanches.
NormP t1_j201k41 wrote
Reply to Schooling substantially improves intelligence, but neither lessens nor widens the impacts of socioeconomics and genetics by i_have_thick_loads
Have wondered whether schooling raises intelligence, or whether intelligence drives an urge to get more schooling.
On the one hand, it could be akin to mental body-building. There's no doubt that bodybuilders are stronger. On the other hand, intelligence gives life a boring sameness. That sameness is countered by seeking new things to learn about.
So maybe it's both, mental exercise and entertainment.
NormP t1_ixdpyaj wrote
A hot Saturn.
NormP t1_jan16m9 wrote
Reply to Researchers have captured the signal of neutrinos from a nuclear reactor using a water-filled neutrino detector, a first for such a device. The finding offers the possibility of making neutrino detectors from a nontoxic material that is easy to handle and inexpensive to obtain. by MistWeaver80
Detecting neutrinos from a reactor 240 km away is impressive.