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Why Walking Becomes Harder with Age: The Stability-Efficiency Trade-off

Aging affects nearly every aspect of movement, and walking is no exception. Scientists studying biomechanics have uncovered a key reason why mobility tends to decline over time: the body makes a trade-off between stability and efficiency. The Ankle Stiffening Effect With each step, older adults tend to stiffen the ankle

Black Hole Shreds 'Super Sun' in One of the Most Energetic Stellar Explosions Ever Recorded

Astronomers have witnessed one of the most energetic stellar explosions ever recorded when a black hole violently shredded a massive star, producing an event scientists have nicknamed "the Whippet." The explosion briefly released approximately 400 billion times the Sun's energy output, with a shock wave racing

COVID-19 May Reactivate Dormant Viruses, Linking to Long COVID Symptoms

A growing body of research suggests that COVID-19 may wake up viruses that typically remain dormant in the body. Studies have found that infection can reactivate Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, and several members of the herpes virus family in some patients. The findings are particularly significant because one viral family—still

Nvidia Reportedly Investing Billions in SoftBank's SB Energy for OpenAI Data Centers

Nvidia is deepening its investment in AI infrastructure through a reported deal with SoftBank's clean energy subsidiary SB Energy. According to multiple reports, Nvidia could invest up to $3 billion in SB Energy, with an initial tranche of approximately $1.5 billion already in place. The investment is

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James Webb Telescope Provides Fresh Evidence for 'Black Hole Stars'

The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted something peculiar in the early universe: mysterious red spots that have puzzled astronomers since the observatory began returning data. Now, researchers are finding that a once-speculative explanation for these observations may hold merit. Black hole stars, also known as black holes embedded within

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Wildfire Smoke Eclipses Human-Made Pollution as Prenatal Health Threat, Study Finds

New research synthesized in the scientific literature indicates that wildfire smoke has become the dominant source of harmful air pollution exposure for pregnant individuals, surpassing emissions from human-made sources like traffic and industrial activity. The shift represents a notable reversal of gains achieved through decades of environmental regulations targeting conventional

China Releases Detailed Global Moon Map, Highlighting Growing Lunar Exploration Capabilities

China has released a detailed global map of the moon, representing a significant advancement in the nation's lunar exploration capabilities. The map, produced using data from Chinese lunar missions, provides unprecedented detail of the lunar surface. The release of this comprehensive moon map underscores China's growing