The First Ever Close-Up Picture Of A Star Outside The Milky Way, World’s Thinnest Spaghetti Is 200 Times Narrower Than A Hair, And Much More This Week

The First Ever Close-Up Picture Of A Star Outside The Milky Way, World’s Thinnest Spaghetti Is 200 Times Narrower Than A Hair, And Much More This Week

Are you curious about the latest scientific discoveries? This week, researchers have uncovered fascinating insights into fat cell “memory,” the Earth’s inner core, and the life cycle of a giant virus. And don’t miss the incredible story of a shark-hunting dog stranded on a remote island for nearly a year.

But that’s not all! Astronomers have captured the first-ever close-up picture of a star outside the Milky Way galaxy. WOH G64, a red supergiant in the Large Magellanic Cloud, is on the brink of going supernova. This groundbreaking image provides a glimpse into the final stages of this massive star’s life.

In other news, chemists at University College London have created the world’s thinnest spaghetti, measuring just 372 nanometers across. This ultra-thin strand is 200 times narrower than a human hair and can only be seen with an electron microscope.

And if you’re looking for more science content, check out our e-magazine, CURIOUS, featuring exclusive interviews and thought-provoking articles. Plus, don’t miss the We Have Questions podcast, where we explore intriguing topics like whether the biggest wild goose is poisonous.

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