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The answers to many questions in astronomy are hidden behind the veil of deep time. One of those questions is about the role that supernovae played in the early Universe. The job of the first supernovae was to forge the heaviest elements that were not forged in the Big Bang. …

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for coronavirus for the third time since July 7, a state official confirmed on Wednesday. “The test carried out yesterday with the president, on the 21st, showed a positive result,” said a statement from the Ministry of Communications, according to a Reuters report. “President …

Mechanical Engineer Associate Professor Gih-Keong Lau pictured with the drone prototype. Credit: Chiao Tung National University An international team of engineers is developing a drone prototype that mimics the acrobatic maneuvers of one of the world’s fastest birds, the speedy, in the latest example of biologically inspired flight. A research …

Microsoft (MSFT) on Wednesday it reported $ 38 billion in revenue for the three months ended June, 13% more than in the same period last year and well above the $ 36.5 billion expected by Wall Street analysts. Earnings for the quarter were $ 1.46 per share, again beating analysts’ …

Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades, has brought with it an impressive trail of debris this month, delighting sky watchers from around the world. Its closest approach to Earth arrives today, July 22, at a distance of approximately 64 million miles. Throughout July, the newly discovered comet, formally …