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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Unraveling the Quantum Gravity Mystery: New Test Offers Breakthrough Insights"

Physicists at the University of Southampton have successfully measured gravity at a microscopic level using a new technique involving levitating magnets, marking a significant advancement in understanding quantum gravity. This breakthrough experiment, conducted in collaboration with scientists in Europe, detected a weak gravitational pull on a tiny particle, bringing scientists closer to unraveling the mysteries of the universe and potentially finding the elusive quantum gravity theory. The results open the door for future experiments to further explore the quantum world and its interaction with gravity.

via SciTechDaily|
#gravity-measurement#physics#quantum-gravity
science-and-technology2 years ago

"University Researchers Seek Black Hole Hunters"

The University of Southampton is seeking citizen scientists to help identify black holes by analyzing telescope data from the TESS satellite, as part of a joint project with the Open University. Volunteers will be trained to spot gravitational lensing events, which indicate the presence of black holes, using just a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The researchers hope to increase the detection of these elusive astronomical phenomena and encourage people of all ages to participate, regardless of prior expertise.

via BBC.com|
#astrophysics#black-holes#citizen-scientists
science2 years ago

Cracking Darwin's Paradox: Corals' Vegetarian Side Unveiled

Scientists from the University of Southampton have solved Darwin's Paradox of Coral Reefs by discovering that corals feed on their photosynthetic symbionts, microscopic algae that live inside their cells. This vegetarian diet allows corals to access a previously thought unavailable nutrient source, explaining how they thrive in nutrient-poor waters. The researchers found that corals digest some of their symbiont population to obtain nitrogen and phosphorus, which are essential for their growth. This mechanism enables corals to grow quickly even without additional food. The findings have important implications for understanding coral reef ecosystems and their response to nutrient availability and global warming.

via SciTechDaily|
#charles-darwin#coral-reefs#nutrient-cycling
paleontology2 years ago

Diverse Spinosaur Species Found in Cretaceous Britain.

A recent study by the University of Southampton's EvoPalaeoLab reveals that several distinct groups of spinosaurs lived in Cretaceous Britain, challenging previous beliefs. Researchers found that a spinosaur tooth from the Hastings Museum belonged to a different species, not the commonly identified Baryonyx, underlining the rich diversity of spinosaurs in southern England and the potential for discovering new dinosaur species in well-explored regions. The study shows that distinct and distantly related spinosaur types lived in the region during Early Cretaceous times, and museums are essential in developing our understanding of them.

via SciTechDaily|
#cretaceous-britain#dinosaur-diversity#fossil-tooth
astronomy2 years ago

Astronomers witness largest explosion in the universe.

Astronomers from the University of Southampton have discovered the largest cosmic explosion ever seen, known as AT2021lwx, which is more than ten times brighter than any known supernova and three times brighter than the brightest tidal disruption event. The explosion has lasted over three years and is believed to be a result of a vast cloud of gas violently disrupted by a supermassive black hole. The explosion took place nearly 8 billion light years away and is still being detected by a network of telescopes.

via Phys.org|
#astronomy#at2021lwx#cosmic-explosion