Science

October 7, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Mosaic Image of the Tarantula Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope continues to reveal aspects of the seemingly infinite space that surrounds us in astonishing detail. The latest image from NASA's telescope that is leaving stargazers amazed is a stunning mosaic image of the Tarantula Nebula. The telescope brings us a stellar vision, shot with Webb's Near-Infared Camera (NIRCam) that is 340 light-years across, and reveals thousands of young stars that were not possible to see before with earlier telescopes.

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October 2, 2022

Math Researchers Reveal How to Pair Students for Maximal Learning in Group Settings

In elementary school, you might've been placed into a reading or spelling group with other kids who could parse the same length words as you. Higher-skilled groups received different assignments than lower-skilled, and each was tailored to meet the students where they were at. But is this the best way to maximize learning for everyone? Would mixing in stronger readers with weaker ones be more beneficial?

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September 30, 2022

Study Finds That Dogs Can Detect When We’re Stressed Out

Humans and dogs can form incredible bonds. Some people even believe that their canine companions can understand their emotions. Well, a new study suggests that this could be true. Scientists at Queen's University Belfast in Ireland conducted an experiment with four dogs and 36 humans, and they found that dogs were able to distinguish between people's baseline scent from their stressed odor.

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September 28, 2022

Jupiter Is Closer to Earth Than It Has Been in 59 Years

Jupiter is the fifth planet from our Sun. The gas giant is known for its Great Red Spot (actually a storm) and its massive size—twice as big as all the other Solar System planets combined. On September 26, 2022, the planet—moving along its orbit—arrived at its closest position to Earth in 59 years.

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