Comet 3I/ATLAS shows signs of water

Comet 3I/ATLAS shows signs of water

Since its arrival this summer, scientists have been racing to understand as much as possible about 3I/ATLAS, the third recorded visitor from outside our solar system. A breakthrough study published on Sept. 30 has scientists exclaiming, “OH!”: the first detection of hydroxyl gas (OH) from an interstellar object. The finding provides a crucial touchstone for Continue reading "Comet 3I/ATLAS shows signs of water" The post Comet 3I/ATLAS shows signs of water appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

Moonquakes are the primary trigger for lunar landslides, study finds

Moonquakes are the primary trigger for lunar landslides, study finds

The Moon may seem like a lifeless, unchanging world, but new research reveals it’s more geologically active than previously understood. A team of Chinese scientists has identified 41 new landslides on the lunar surface that formed since 2009, concluding they were most likely triggered by seismic activity. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding Continue reading "Moonquakes are the primary trigger for lunar landslides, study finds" The post Moonquakes are the primary trigger for lunar landslides, study finds appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

Oct. 15, 1997: Cassini-Huygens launches

Oct. 15, 1997: Cassini-Huygens launches

At 4:43 A.M. on Oct. 15, 1997, the staccato crackle of the Titan IVB/Centaur’s two side-mounted solid rocket boosters shattered the predawn gloom. Pushing Cassini-Huygens off the pad with a thrust of 3.4 million pounds (1.5 million kilograms), their bright glare turned night into day (and set off numerous car alarms) above a sleeping Florida. Continue reading "Oct. 15, 1997: Cassini-Huygens launches" The post Oct. 15, 1997: Cassini-Huygens launches appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

This type of meat supercharges muscle growth after workouts

This type of meat supercharges muscle growth after workouts

Scientists discovered that lean pork builds muscle more effectively post-workout than high-fat pork, even with identical protein levels. Using advanced tracking techniques, they found that fat content blunted the body’s muscle-building response. The results contradict previous findings about fattier foods enhancing synthesis, suggesting that food form and processing matter.