🔬 Gamma-Ray Breakthrough Rocks Astrophysics
Chinese scientists just discovered a gamma-ray spectral line peaking at 37 million electron volts—a cosmic fingerprint evolving via a power-law pattern over time! 🌠 This could unlock secrets of gamma-ray bursts, the universe’s brightest explosions. Scientists are geeking out over this 'milestone' discovery!
🚀 Mars Rover Finds Signs of Ancient Life?
NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted a red Martian rock riddled with organic material and water traces. Could those bubbly surface spots be fossilized microbes? 👽 Scientists say it's not proof yet, but this rock might hold clues to Mars' ancient habitability. Cue the Star Trek theme!
🌡️ Earth Hits Hottest Day Ever… Twice
July 21-22 broke global temperature records back-to-back, hitting 17.09°C and then 17.15°C. 🔥 Climate experts warn this heatwave, fueled by human activity, might be Earth’s hottest in 100,000 years. Time to rethink those AC bills?
👩🚀 SpaceX & NASA Prep ISS Crew-9 Launch
Mark your calendars: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will blast four NASA astronauts to the ISS on August 18! 🚀 After a mid-flight hiccup grounded the rocket earlier this month, engineers gave it the all-clear. Let’s hope this mission goes smoother than Gravity’s plot!
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Science Saturday: Gamma-ray, life on Mars, climate and space mission
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