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Topics and developments in science and medicine, presented by Futurism.
When Galaxies Collide: The Future Cosmic Dance of the Milky Way and Andromeda
A Slow-Motion Collision in the Night Far beyond the reach of our telescopes’ finest details, an extraordinary cosmic event is already underway. The Milky Way—our home galaxy—and its massive neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, are locked in a slow, gravitational embrace. Although they are separated by about 2.5 million light-years, the two galaxies are inching toward each other at a staggering 110 kilometers per second.
By Holianyk Ihor4 months ago in Futurism
The Coolest Star in the Universe: WISE 1828+2650, the “Room-Temperature” Star
When we think of a star, we imagine something blazing hot — a roaring sphere of plasma like our Sun, burning at thousands of degrees and flooding space with light. But the cosmos loves to challenge our assumptions. Somewhere out there, about 40 light-years away, floats a celestial oddball that defies everything we expect from a “star.”
By Holianyk Ihor4 months ago in Futurism
New Discoveries in the TRAPPIST-1 and LHS 1140 Systems: Rethinking What “Habitable” Really Means
For decades, the dream of discovering a second Earth has driven astronomers to peer deep into the cosmos, searching for rocky planets orbiting distant stars. Two of the most intriguing targets in that quest—TRAPPIST-1 and LHS 1140—have recently revealed surprising new details thanks to observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These discoveries are changing how scientists think about habitability, atmosphere loss, and what a truly “Earth-like” world might be.
By Holianyk Ihor4 months ago in Futurism
Before they disappear, scientists are racing to name ocean creatures.
Our oceans are home to millions of species, many of which are still unidentified. Tragically, too, a great number of species are disappearing before we even realise they exist. Some vanish forever without being studied, photographed, or comprehended for their part in the complex web of life on Earth.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Futurism
Parker Solar Probe: Unveiling the Fiery Secrets of the Sun’s Corona
When NASA’s Parker Solar Probe launched in August 2018, it set out on one of the most daring missions in space exploration: to “touch” the Sun. For the first time in human history, a spacecraft would fly directly through the Sun’s outer atmosphere—the corona—collecting data from a region that had always been seen, but never experienced.
By Holianyk Ihor4 months ago in Futurism
New Frontiers in Space: How Microsatellites and CubeSats Are Revolutionizing Space Technology
In the past, sending something into space was a privilege reserved for national space agencies and billion-dollar aerospace companies. But in the last decade, a quiet revolution has been unfolding — one driven by tiny, affordable, and surprisingly powerful satellites known as microsatellites and CubeSats. These small wonders are reshaping everything we know about space exploration, communication, and even climate research.
By Holianyk Ihor4 months ago in Futurism
M5 MacBook Pro vs Snapdragon X2 Elite: The ARM Laptop Chip Showdown of 2025
When we talk about laptop performance in 2025, one of the most compelling rivalries isn’t between Intel and AMD any more — it’s between two ARM-based contenders: the newly-announced Apple M5 (inside the latest MacBook Pro) and the upcoming Snapdragon X2 Elite (and its Extreme variant) from Qualcomm. Both chips herald the next generation of ARM laptop computing. But which one takes the crown? Let’s dive into the numbers, the tech, and what it means for you — the user.
By NextGen Mobile Tech4 months ago in Futurism
iPhone and Mac: How Apple’s Perfect Pair Transforms the Way You Work, Connect, and Create
In today’s digital world, convenience is everything. From managing work to staying in touch with family, the average person juggles multiple devices every day. For millions of Americans, that ecosystem is powered by Apple — and the magic truly happens when the iPhone and Mac work together.
By NextGen Mobile Tech4 months ago in Futurism
Dark matter may eventually be revealed via radio waves in the early universe.
The Universe was quiet long before the first stars formed. No galaxies. No illumination. Only huge expanses of hydrogen gas and dark matter, an enigmatic substance that shapes everything we see today.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Futurism
Is it possible for life to exist on Mars? Yeast provides a hint.
People have been making bread and beer with baker's yeast for generations. Few people thought that this microscopic organism could provide clues about how life can persist on an other planet, like Mars.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Futurism
'Super-Earth' is our best chance to date to find extraterrestrial life.
Just under 20 light-years away, astronomers have discovered a likely rocky "super-Earth" that might harbour life. The mass of the planet GJ 251 c seems to be nearly four times that of Earth. The fact that it orbits in the habitable zone—where, under ideal circumstances, liquid water may persist—has scientists excited.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Futurism
