[ESA] The new observations provide the most detailed mid-infrared view yet of the highly evolved star IRS 3, which is located just 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way […]
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A Stellar Envelope Near The Black Hole Sgr A* Contains Water
[University of Cologne] Studies of the star IRS 3, located near the black hole at the centre of our galaxy, suggest that the star is emitting large quantities of gas […]
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Astrochemistry: Dust And Water Spotted Close To A Giant Black Hole
[ESA]. Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the supermassive black hole […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Conferences and Meetings, Intelligence & Language, Interstellar, Nanotechnology & SynBio, Press Release, SETI & Technosignatures
The Dyson Minds 2025 Workshop: SETI around Black Holes
The Dyson Minds 2025 Workshop, held at the Center for Brains, Minds & Machines at MIT and organized by Penn State, MIT, and The Ultraintelligence Foundation, brought together researchers in […]
Posted inExoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Science Fiction, Status Report, Stellar Cartography
The Impact Of Supermassive Black Holes On Exoplanet Habitability: I. Spanning The Natural Mass Range
While the influence of supermassive black hole (SMBH) activity on habitability has garnered attention, the specific effects of active galactic nuclei (AGN) winds, particularly ultrafast outflows (UFOs), on planetary atmospheres […]
Posted inAstrochemistry, Astronomy & Telescopes, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Biophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Interstellar, Press Release
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals An Exceptional Richness Of Organic Molecules In One Of The Most Infrared Luminous Galaxies In The Local Universe
The study focuses on IRAS 07251–0248, an ultra-luminous infrared galaxy whose nucleus is hidden behind vast amounts of gas and dust. This material absorbs most of the radiation emitted by […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Intelligence & Language, Press Release, SETI & Technosignatures
Microlensing Signatures Of Dyson Sphere-like Structures Around Primordial Black Holes As Technosignatures Of Extraterrestrial Advanced Civilizations
We investigate the microlensing detectability of extraterrestrial technosignatures originating from Dyson sphere – like structures, such as Dyson Swarms surrounding primordial black holes (PBHs).
Posted inAstrogeology, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Status Report, Stellar Cartography
The Impact Of Supermassive Black Holes On Exoplanet Habitability: I. Spanning The Natural Mass Range
While the influence of supermassive black hole (SMBH) activity on habitability has garnered attention, the specific effects of active galactic nuclei (AGN) winds, particularly ultrafast outflows (UFOs), on planetary atmospheres […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Space Physiology & Medicine, Status Report
Gravitational Effects of a Small Primordial Black Hole Passing Through the Human Body
The gravitational effects of a primordial black hole (PBH) passing through the human body are examined, with the goal of determining the minimum mass necessary to produce significant injury or […]
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Can AI Understand Our Universe? Test of Fine-Tuning GPT by Astrophysical Data
ChatGPT has been the most talked-about concept in recent months, captivating both professionals and the general public alike, and has sparked discussions about the changes that artificial intelligence (AI) will […]