Science news of the week – The Hindu
Here are some of the major discoveries and findings in the scientific field from last week.
Here are some of the major discoveries and findings in the scientific field from last week.
There have been some amazing discoveries in the scientific world this week. There are some major discoveries, from stunning pictures of new stars forming in nebulae to discovering evidence of what could be the first disconnection in human history.
1. Mystery of Sagittarius dwarf galaxy’s “cocoon” solved
Scientists have finally solved a mysterious ‘cocoon’ previously thought to be part of a Fermi bubble ejected from a black hole in the Milky Way galaxy at the center of the galaxy. The ‘cocoon’ turns out to be part of a dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way and is actually formed by gamma rays emitted by fast-rotating extreme stars called ‘millisecond pulsars’.
2. NASA is converting images captured by the James Webb Telescope into audio
You can now listen to images captured by the James Webb Telescope. NASA is adding another layer of experience through meaning to the stunning images captured by the Webb telescope. It transforms the images and data captured by the Webb Telescope into audible sounds. NASA believes that by transforming the images, blind people will be able to “see” pictures of distant celestial objects.
3. Webb peered deep into the Tarantula Nebula where new stars are born
The Webb telescope also captured the vivid colors of the Tarantula Nebula. These are the first pictures of star nurseries showing protostar formation in dust clouds.
4. 31,000-Year-Old Human Skeleton Shows Earliest Known Evidence Of Amputation
In a startling discovery, a 31,000-year-old skeleton of a young adult was found in a cave in Indonesia, but without a left leg. Part of the left leg reveals what may be the earliest known evidence of amputation. The discovery of Stone Age skeletons shows that humans were making medical advances much earlier than previously thought.
5. Body of female ‘vampire’ found in Poland
In another bizarre find, the remains of a young woman with a sickle around her neck and triangular padlocks on her feet were unearthed by Polish archaeologists. Archaeologists suggest that the sickle and padlock signify an ancient superstition from her 17th century that prevented the deceased from rising from the dead. “Vampires” also wore silk headdresses woven with gold or silver thread, signifying high social status.
6. Nearly Complete Fossils of Early Dinosaurs Found in Africa for the First Time
Scientists have also found a near-complete skeleton of an early dinosaur in Zimbabwe. The first skeleton found on the African continent proves the long-standing theory that dinosaurs were limited by climatic conditions rather than physical barriers on the continent of Pangea.
7. Temperatures above 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels could trigger a climate tipping point, study says
In a new study, scientists warn that a 1.5 C rise could trigger multiple climate tipping points. The current 1°C rise above pre-industrial levels has already caused several tipping points, such as the melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet.
8. Scientists have discovered a protein that may help treat infertility
In other news, scientists have discovered a protein that plays a key role in sperm-egg fusion. The findings not only help treat infertility, but may also help develop better contraceptives.
9. Expedition to Titanic shows brand new details in 8k
Finally, an expedition to the Titanic revealed previously unseen shipwreck details in 8K. High-definition footage shows in detail the collapse and deterioration of the wreck and is useful to marine archaeologists.