The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered clouds of dust on an exoplanet that orbits two stars, 40 light-years away, similar to Tatooine from Star Wars. A marsupial sabertooth with massive canines that wrapped over the top of its skull, which lived in South America five million years ago, was identified by scientists. Five planets will soon decorate the night sky, and instructions on how to see them are available. Meanwhile, an astronaut from the United Arab Emirates, Sultan Alneyadi, revealed how he would participate in Ramadan while in space.
Scientists have made an innovative breakthrough by utilizing DNA analysis to understand the medical history of a significant figure in classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven, known for his sonatas and symphonies, suffered from progressive hearing loss, gastrointestinal issues, and liver disease. Before his death in 1827, Beethoven expressed his desire to doctors to study his ailments and share them with the public. Researchers have now successfully pieced together Beethoven’s genome using five preserved locks of his hair. The genome analysis revealed genetic risk factors for liver disease, which could have led to his death, as well as a hepatitis B infection. Furthermore, the researchers discovered some of Beethoven’s secret family history concealed within his DNA.
Meanwhile, engineers at Columbia University have utilized 3D printing and laser technology to create a vegan cheesecake. The lasers cooked the different layers of the cake as it printed, resulting in a single slice of cake. The method, which took years of work, is a significant achievement in the field of food 3D printing. In another development in 3D printing, an aerospace startup has recently launched a rocket that had a picturesque night launch, though it ultimately failed to reach orbit.
In other news, Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s works are famous for the dreamy haze that drifts across them. However, a recent study shows that the climate in Monet’s beloved gardens in Giverny has changed over the years, resulting in fewer flowers blooming in the springtime. The researchers found that spring in Giverny has shifted by 10 days, with the average temperature rising by two degrees Celsius. The early blooming of flowers is now also being disrupted by extreme weather events, such as frost and storms, which could have a considerable impact on the garden’s ecosystem.
These developments show how advancements in science and technology can lead to innovative breakthroughs in various fields, from classical music to food and art.
Scientists have discovered that atmospheric changes are the scientific cause behind the “smoke” that artist Claude Monet captured in his paintings during his trips to London. Climate scientists studied over 100 works from Monet and British painter Joseph Mallord William Turner, tracking changes in the skylines of the cityscapes as air pollution from industrial manufacturing increased, which caused the light the artists captured to change. The researchers found that pollution caused the skies in the paintings to become whiter over time.
In another development, researchers have discovered that the interstellar object ‘Oumuamua, which was observed in our solar system in 2017, was propelled around our sun by hydrogen trapped inside of it, which escaped when it was warmed by the sun’s heat. Scientists studying samples returned from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu also discovered vitamin B3 and an RNA compound called uracil, providing more evidence that meteorites carried the building blocks of life to Earth.
Scientists have created mice from two biologically male parents for the first time, using skin cells collected from the tails of male mice to generate eggs that were implanted in female mice, resulting in healthy pups with different shades of fur. The experiment, which took years to develop, has implications for fertility treatments and could even prevent endangered animals from going extinct. However, there are thorny legal and ethical issues surrounding these advances in genetic engineering.
Finally, a new giant species of spider has been discovered in Australia. Although the rare golden trapdoor spider may look like nightmare fuel, researchers say it needs protecting.
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected clouds of dust on a Tatooine-like exoplanet that orbits two stars 40 light-years away. A marsupial sabertooth that lived in South America five million years ago had massive canines that wrapped over the top of its skull. A stunning lineup of five planets will soon decorate the night sky. Meanwhile, Astronaut Sultan Alneyadi of the United Arab Emirates shared how he will participate in Ramadan while in space.
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