Universal-Sci Weekly - Issue #102
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Largest Black Hole Jets Ever Discovered, Spanning the Length of 140 Milky Way Galaxies
Imagine a cosmic structure so large that it would take 140 Milky Way galaxies laid end to end to match it..
Astronomers have just discovered such a phenomenon: the largest black hole jets ever observed, stretching an incredible 23 million light-years across space.
Why consciousness may have evolved to benefit society rather than individuals
Recently, Professor Halligan contacted us with a follow-up on a thought-provoking article he and his colleague, professor Oakley, wrote back in 2018: What if consciousness is just a product of our non-conscious brain?
In their new article Halligan and Oakley delve deeper into the evolutionary significance of consciousness. Instead of focusing solely on individual survival and personal choice, they suggest that consciousness may have evolved to benefit the survival of the broader community, influencing how we behave and interact with others in ways that are essential for the success and well-being of our species.
Can catching up on sleep during the weekend save your heart?
Many of us find it hard to balance a demanding workweek and personal life with a good and regular sleep schedule. As a result, sleep deprivation is a common occurrence. Luckily there is the weekend where most of us are able to catch up on some sleep but does this actually do us any good?
A team of researchers has studied the effects of "catch-up" sleep during the weekend on the heart using data from over 90.000 participants in the UK Biobank project and came to some interesting insights. In this article, we discuss their findings
This Amazing Breakthrough in Plastic Recycling Could Change Everything
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a very smart process that has to potential to close the loop on plastic waste by essentially vaporizing plastic into its basic building blocks!
Do Short Phone Breaks Help Students Focus Better in Class? Research Says Yes
In the past 20 years or so, smartphones have slowly become an everyday part of life, even in the classroom. Of course, smartphones can be a useful tool for keeping track of deadlines or connecting with teachers, but they are also a distraction that diminishes productivity for most people.
Perhaps unsurprisingly students report that they use their smartphones for non-academic reasons up to 10 times per day during class. This has led many schools to ban them during lessons.
However, scientists wondered if allowing students to take short, controlled phone breaks can actually improve focus and classroom performance. A team of researchers at Southern Illinois University set out to answer this question. In this article, we'll go over their findings.
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