Astronomers have made an incredible discovery about a supermassive black hole’s feeding habits. In 2019, the black hole consumed a star, but what happened next was unexpected. Researchers found bright spikes of X-rays that recurred every 48 hours, known as quasi-periodic emissions. These emissions were observed in other events and are still not fully understood. … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding that supermassive black holes can produce incredibly high-energy gamma rays. The phenomenon was observed at V4641 Sagittarii, a microquasar located about 20,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius. The black hole, with a mass equivalent to six Suns, is actively consuming material from a nearby giant star, … Read more
Two massive black holes have astronomers on edge this Halloween season. One of them has devoured its second star in five years, while the other is part of a mysterious three-body system that challenges standard astrophysics. According to Einstein’s theory of general relativity, there are millions of black holes in our galaxy alone, formed when … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery that’s rewriting our understanding of cosmic powerhouses. A relatively nearby microquasar called V4641 Sagittarii, 20,000 light-years from Earth, has been found to produce gamma rays with unprecedented energy levels – up to 200 teraelectronvolts (TeV), exceeding visible light by 200 trillion times. Located in the constellation Sagittarius, this binary … Read more
Hugging Face has released SmolLM2, a new family of compact language models that achieve impressive performance while requiring fewer computational resources than larger counterparts. The new models come in three sizes and can be deployed on smartphones and edge devices with limited processing power and memory. The 1.7B parameter version outperforms Meta’s Llama 1B model … Read more
Figuring out who doesn’t like you can be challenging, especially when they’re good at hiding it. Psychology can help uncover the signs that someone may not be your biggest fan despite their friendly facade. Here are eight potential indicators to watch out for. When someone likes you, they often mirror your body language, but if … Read more
If you suspect that your computer is infected with malware, it’s essential to take immediate action to secure your data. Here are the steps to follow: Disconnecting from the Internet immediately is the first step in removing malware. This prevents further spread and communication with remote servers. Next, boot your Windows PC into Safe Mode, … Read more
NASA’s ambitious plans to send humans to Mars as early as the 2030s are facing significant challenges due to radiation concerns. The space agency has long considered Mars as one of the most promising destinations for life beyond Earth, but a recent study published in the Advancing Earth and Science Journal has raised serious questions … Read more
Global luxury property prices grew at a slower pace in the third quarter, with an annual rate of 2.9% across 44 cities, according to Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index. This marks the lowest annual rate of price growth this year and significantly below the 10-year average. Central banks are expected to cut rates next … Read more
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have brought devastation to the US, highlighting the importance of understanding homeowner’s insurance policies. A recent survey found that 56% of respondents mistakenly believed a standard policy covers flood damage, despite only 4% of homeowners having flood insurance. To avoid financial consequences from natural disasters or accidents, it’s essential to understand … Read more