James Webb Space Telescope opens its eyes on the Universe
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A new supercomputer just set a world record for speed
A new supercomputer just passed a major milestone. It is the first to officially reach the “exascale.” That means it can perform at least 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 calculations per second. You can… Read More »A new supercomputer just set a world record for speed
Scientists Say: Supercomputer
Supercomputer (noun, “SOOP-er-com-PEW-ter”) A supercomputer is a very fast computer. That is, it can do a huge number of calculations per second. Supercomputers are so fast because they are made… Read More »Scientists Say: Supercomputer
The four bases of anti-science beliefs—and what to do about them
The same four factors that explain how people change their beliefs on a variety of issues can account for the recent rise in anti-science attitudes, a new review suggests. Go… Read More »The four bases of anti-science beliefs—and what to do about them
The ultimate fate of a star shredded by a black hole
In 2019, astronomers observed the nearest example to date of a star that was shredded, or ‘spaghettified,’ after approaching too close to a massive black hole. That tidal disruption of… Read More »The ultimate fate of a star shredded by a black hole