The volcano ranks among the most destructive and awe-inspiring events on earth. But this fiery outburst does much more than just destroy. They also make. In a new study, Russian researchers have reported the discovery of such a composition – an unusual mineral documented by scientists: an attractive, vibratically blue …
Read More »A mysterious radio burst that repeats just waking up, just on schedule
Earlier this year, astronomers announced a dazzling discovery. A rapid radio burst named FRB 121102 was not just repeated – it was repeated on a recognizable cycle. For about 67 days, the source is silent. Then, for about 90 days, it wakes up, spits out repeated millisecond radio flights before …
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