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Milky Way's black hole cosmic wind detected for the first time after 50 years

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of an outflow from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy — a phenomenon long predicted but never directly observed.

  • Sagittarius A* emits a cosmic wind, now directly detected for the first time.
  • The phenomenon had been theoretically predicted for over 50 years without observational confirmation.
  • Cosmic winds shape star formation and the long-term evolution of entire galaxies.

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How an algorithm learned to explain the origin of gold and uranium

A machine-learning simulation gives researchers a sharper view of the nuclear processes that forge the heaviest elements in the Universe.

  • A machine-learning simulation models the origin of the Universe's heaviest elements.
  • The targeted process is rapid neutron-capture nucleosynthesis, which produces gold, uranium and other heavy metals.
  • The method outperforms classical computation in precision and speeds up nuclear astrophysics research.

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Romanian Academy elects four new corresponding members

The General Assembly convened on June 24 and admitted four new members through a secret ballot.

  • Four new corresponding members were elected by secret ballot on June 24, 2026.
  • The decision was taken at the Romanian Academy's General Assembly session.
  • The full identities of the new members were not disclosed in the official communiqué.

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A decade-long physics puzzle about the hydrogen atom may be solved

The simplest element in the universe has been hiding an anomaly that has baffled physicists for over ten years — a resolution may finally be in sight.

  • The hydrogen atom — one proton, one electron — is the simplest quantum system available for precision tests.
  • A mismatch between theory and experiment lasting over a decade may now be approaching resolution.
  • The stakes extend beyond hydrogen: the foundations of the standard model of physics are being tested.

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A Herculaneum scroll read for the first time in 2,000 years

Artificial intelligence has deciphered a manuscript carbonized by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD — a breakthrough in the history of classical studies.

  • First complete reading of a Vesuvius-carbonized papyrus, nearly 2,000 years after its burial.
  • AI detected ink traces on carbonized fibers without any physical contact with the scroll.
  • Hundreds of other Herculaneum scrolls could be deciphered using the same technique.

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Food waste turned into jet fuel by new chemical process

Scientists have developed a method to convert organic food scraps into sustainable aviation fuel, offering a potential path to cut emissions from one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise.

  • Organic kitchen waste can be converted into fuel compatible with current jet engines.
  • Aviation emissions are hard to cut and full electrification remains decades away.
  • High processing costs and missing infrastructure are the main barriers to industrial-scale production.

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Goose skulls from a 17th-century latrine pit unearthed in Germany

Four skulls found in a Brandenburg cesspit shed new light on the history of crested geese in Central Europe.

  • Four 17th-century goose skulls were found in an old latrine pit in Brandenburg, Germany.
  • The skulls belong to crested geese, a breed with a longer European history than previously estimated.
  • The find adds to knowledge of diet and agriculture in medieval Central Europe.

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A 30-year study links strength training to longer life

Researchers tracked tens of thousands of participants over three decades and found a clear connection between resistance exercise and reduced mortality risk.

  • The study tracked participants for 30 years, linking strength training to greater longevity.
  • Benefits were recorded regardless of participants' age or baseline fitness level.
  • Experts recommend at least two strength training sessions per week for meaningful health gains.

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Who drew the Nazca Lines — and why the mystery endures

The giant geoglyphs etched into Peru's desert plateau are two millennia old, yet their purpose still sparks debate among researchers.

  • The Nazca culture created the geoglyphs between 100 BCE and 800 CE on Peru's Pampa Colorada.
  • The figures depict animals and geometric shapes, clearly visible only from the air.
  • UNESCO listed the Lines as World Heritage in 1994; drone-based research is ongoing.

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Copper-based compound clears Alzheimer's proteins in mice

Researchers tested a copper-based drug that restores the brain's waste-clearance mechanisms, reducing toxic protein build-up linked to Alzheimer's disease.

  • The copper compound reduced toxic protein deposits in mouse brains.
  • The mechanism targets the brain's natural waste-clearance system.
  • The study is preclinical — no human trials have begun yet.

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