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A terrifying glimpse at one potential fate of our Milky Way galaxy has come to light thanks to the discovery of a cosmic anomaly that challenges our understanding of the universe. An international team of astronomers led by CHRIST University, Bangalore, found that a massive spiral galaxy almost one billion light-years away from Earth harbours a supermassive black hole billions of times the Sun’s mass which is powering colossal radio jets stretching six million light-years across. That is one of the largest known for any spiral galaxy and upends conventional wisdom of galaxy evolution, because such powerful jets are almost exclusively found in elliptical galaxies, not spirals. It also means the Milky Way could potentially create similar energetic jets in the future – with the cosmic rays, gamma rays and X-rays they produce wreaking havoc in our solar system because of increased radiation and the potential to cause a mass extinction on Earth.
Peking University, March 19, 2025: A research team led by Professor Sun Qing-Feng in colloboration with Professor He Lin’s research group from Beijing Normal University has achieved orbital hybridization in graphene-based artificial atoms for the first time. Their findings, entitled “Orbital hybridization in graphene-based artificial atoms” was published in Nature (DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08620-z). This work marks a significant milestone in the field of quantum physics and materials science, bridging the gap between artificial and real atomic behaviors
UC San Diego chemistry's Mike Burkart has found a bio-based method to manufacture polyurethanes used in everyday goods. This new method is a less toxic, environmentally friendly alternative to current production methods.
In a paper published in National Science Review, the cubic-phase α-MoC1−x nanoparticles were incorporated into a carbon matrix and coupled with cobalt phthalocyanine molecules for the co-reduction of CO2 and H2O. During the reaction process, a dense hydrogen bond network was formed on the catalyst surface induced by rearranged water molecules, thereby enhancing water dissociation, accelerating proton transfer, and improving the overall performance of CO2RR.
This comprehensive review analyzes cutting-edge tools and technologies in modern pharmaceutical research, focusing on artificial intelligence, multi-omics technologies, and experimental methods. The study highlights how computational methods enhance drug discovery efficiency, while omics technologies provide systematic frameworks for investigating drug mechanisms. The integration of these advanced approaches has enabled more diverse and personalized treatment strategies, though challenges remain in drug development complexity, cost-effectiveness, and operational feasibility.