Discovery
Quasi-Moon 2025 PN7 Discovery Announced
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Scientists announced the discovery of 2025 PN7, a quasi-moon sharing Earth's orbit for about 60 years. This 19-meter-wide asteroid is primarily influenced by the Sun's gravity but appears to orbit Earth from our perspective.
New Twist on 140-Year-Old Physics Effect
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Researchers have discovered a giant magneto-optic effect, rethinking a 140-year-old physics principle. This could lead to innovations in optical devices. The findings were published in a recent study.
Scientists solve mystery of highly reactive oxygen
Researchers have unraveled a decades-old puzzle in chemistry by explaining how oxygen becomes highly reactive in certain conditions. The breakthrough, detailed in a recent study, reveals a new mechanism involving atomic oxygen reactions. This discovery could reshape understandings of atmospheric processes and combustion.
Discovery research warns of health risks from sleeping under six hours
A new Discovery Health report reveals that sleeping less than six hours a night significantly increases risks of chronic diseases and accidents. Based on over 47 million sleep records, the study underscores sleep's role in preventing diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression. It also links poor sleep to higher motor vehicle accident risks.
Hidden World Discovered at Solar System Edge
Astronomers have uncovered a previously unknown object at the edge of the solar system, potentially a new dwarf planet or rogue world. The discovery, announced on September 6, 2025, expands our understanding of the Kuiper Belt. Further observations are planned to confirm its nature.