Science & Health
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Black Hole From the Beginning of Time Has Galaxies Caught in Its ‘Spider Web’
A remote structure consisting of a supermassive black hole, several primordial galaxies, and copious amounts of gas finally explains how some of the earliest black holes were able to grow so quickly.
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The First Dinosaur Feather Ever Found Is Still Controversial
A fossilised feather found 159 years ago in Germany has returned to the paleontological spotlight, with new research declaring the feather as having come from the bird-like Archaeopteryx, much to the chagrin of dissenting scientists.
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Scientists Reveal More About Volcanic Eruption That Rocked the Ancient Maya
Using a combination of archaeological and geological evidence, scientists have finally pinpointed the date of the infamous Tierra Blanca Joven eruption, which likely devastated Maya communities in what is now El Salvador.
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D-Wave’s New Quantum Computer Is Inscrutable and Open for Business
In theory, quantum computers should be faster at solving many problems compared to classical computers. But because their components are extremely delicate, existing quantum computers are still rudimentary and error-prone, and academic and industry researchers have yet to demonstrate a profitable use for them. In pursuit of commercial applications, companies have built incrementally more complex…