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The universe has plenty of hydrogen. So why is star formation collapsing?
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The universe has plenty of hydrogen. So why is star formation collapsing?

Star formation across the universe has fallen dramatically over the past 4.5 billion years, but astronomers have uncovered a surprising twist: the supply of neutral hydrogen, a key ingredient for making stars, has barely declined. Using China’s FAST radio telescope and data from roughly 2.5 million galaxies observed by DESI, researchers found that star formation was about 2.5 times higher 4.5 billion years ago, while neutral hydrogen levels were only about 1.4 times higher.

📅 2026-09-03 07:48:14    •    ScienceDaily
September brings a dazzling Venus and a glowing Harvest Moon
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September brings a dazzling Venus and a glowing Harvest Moon

September’s sky features brilliant Venus, the Milky Way’s hazy center, and the seasonal turning point of the equinox. The month ends with a glowing Harvest Moon rising near Saturn and faint Neptune.

📅 2026-09-03 06:25:49    •    ScienceDaily
New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1.4% full
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New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1.4% full

Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico’s largest reservoir, plunged to just 1.4 percent capacity in July 2026 after years of extreme drought and record early snowmelt. The dramatic decline exposed long-submerged debris and underscored the growing strain on Rio Grande water supplies used by farms in New Mexico and Texas.

📅 2026-09-03 03:44:54    •    ScienceDaily
ADHD may have a surprising creative advantage
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ADHD may have a surprising creative advantage

Some of the attention patterns that make ADHD challenging may also help spark creativity by allowing the brain to explore more ideas and unexpected connections. Researchers think creative activities could potentially channel this “defocused attention” while helping strengthen the brain systems involved in focus and self-control.

📅 2026-09-03 03:44:06    •    ScienceDaily
Each extra hour of prolonged sitting linked to 9% higher cancer death risk
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Each extra hour of prolonged sitting linked to 9% higher cancer death risk

Sitting for long, uninterrupted stretches may carry greater health risks than sitting the same amount of time in shorter bouts. Researchers found that each extra hour of prolonged sedentary behavior was associated with a 9% higher risk of cancer death. Breaking up sitting with movement showed the opposite pattern, while replacing an hour of prolonged sitting with light activity was linked to a 12% lower risk.

📅 2026-09-03 03:06:57    •    ScienceDaily
“Broken heart syndrome” can look just like a heart attack. This test can tell them apart
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“Broken heart syndrome” can look just like a heart attack. This test can tell them apart

“Broken heart syndrome” can mimic a heart attack so closely that patients often need invasive testing to tell the difference. Researchers have now developed the BioTAK score, which combines biological sex with blood biomarkers to identify the condition before cardiac catheterization. In a validation study of nearly 1,800 patients, it correctly classified almost 90% of participants.

📅 2026-09-02 15:03:43    •    ScienceDaily