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Why are there 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour? Part 2
Readers continue to explore the origins of structured time and share a clever method of counting to high numbers on one hand ...
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Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly
Even with eclipsing binaries, measuring the properties of stars is no easy task. Stars are deformed as they rotate and pull ...
A 'mysterious giant' behind binary black holes? Astronomers uncover first evidence of a third compact object
The binary black holes in the universe are already astonishing enough, but researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical ...
Multiwavelength observations investigate the nature of a TeV gamma-ray binary
An international team of astronomers has performed multiwavelength observations of a gamma-ray binary system known as HESS ...
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Why a Planet’s Backward Dance in a Binary System Is Shaking Up Astronomy
What happens when a planet defies every expectation of how worlds are supposed to form and move? In the nu Octantis system, ...
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'Like a master Tetris player': Scientists invent quantum virtual machines — they'll slash turnaround times from days to hours
Quantum programs typically execute via a predictable pattern of qubits. HyperQ determines the optimum time slots for each ...
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Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained - PCGamesN
Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained Everything you need to know about Valorant ranks for the current patch, including Act rank, rank distribution, and how to earn a rank.