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Astronomers Discover a Sleeping Giant: Ancient Black Hole 6 Billion Times the Sun’s Mass

22 June 2026 at 17:47
Highly Distorted Red Galaxy MRG M0138Researchers have identified the most distant dormant black hole known, dating back to the universe’s early history. Astronomers have long relied on brilliant quasars, supermassive black holes actively feeding on surrounding matter, to study the early universe. Yet these luminous objects reveal only part of the story. Now, researchers have detected the most distant dormant [...]

A Surprising Discovery Challenges What Scientists Thought DNA Methylation Was For

DNA Genetics Breakthrough ConceptDNA carries the instructions for life, but additional molecular systems help determine how those instructions are used. New research in a sea anemone reveals an unexpected role for one of these systems. DNA is often described as the blueprint of life, but a blueprint is only useful if someone knows how to read it. Across [...]

Wasp Colonies Explode Into Violence After Losing Their Queen

31 May 2026 at 20:21
Polistes canadensis CloseThe loss of a queen triggers intense battles for power among female wasps, disrupting the colony’s social structure. Surprisingly, other wasps avoid the fighting and keep the colony functioning by taking care of its most important daily tasks. What happens when a queen suddenly disappears from a wasp colony? According to new research led by [...]
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