Next-Generation Particle Collider Could 'Unveil Universe's Mysteries'
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Next-Generation Particle Collider Could 'Unveil Universe's Mysteries'
Next-Generation Particle Collider , Could 'Unveil Universe's Mysteries'.
'The Independent' reports that plans are being
developed for a new particle collider that could shed
light on some of the biggest mysteries of the Universe.
Around the year 2040, the European Organization
for Nuclear Research’s (CERN) Large Hadron
Collider (LHC), will complete its mission.
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The looming end of the program
has left experts looking for
what will replace it.
According to early estimates,
the Future Circular Collider (FCC)
will cost an estimated $17 billion.
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The collider will be installed in a tunnel with a circumference of about 56 miles between 100 and
400 meters below both French and Swiss territory.
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Yielding much higher energy, the collider will
smash particles together in the hopes of discoveries
that could change our understanding of the Universe.
On February 5, CERN announced that a successful
mid-term feasibility assessment was able to identify the
ideal location for infrastructure related to the project.
The FCC will be an
unprecedented instrument
to explore the law of physics
and of nature, at the smallest
scales and at the highest energies, Professor Fabiola Gianotti, CERN’s director general, via 'The Independent'.
[It] will allow us to
address some of the outstanding
questions in fundamental physics
today in our knowledge of the
fundamental constituents of
matter and the structure and
evolution of the Universe, Professor Fabiola Gianotti, CERN’s director general, via 'The Independent'.
Researchers hope the new collider
will help unravel the mystery surrounding , dark matter and dark energy.
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'The Independent' reports that if the FCC
gains approval, the next-generation collider
could be operational by the mid 2040s.
'Rule of Four' , Molecular Structure , Stumps Scientists.
'Newsweek' reports that scientists are baffled by a bizarre
"Rule of Four" that has been identified in the basic
molecular structure of most inorganic materials.
The pattern can be observed in the "unit cell"
of the materials, which is the smallest possible
repeating section of each molecular structure.
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in
Lausanne (EPFL) were surprised to find most of over 80,000
known and predicted materials displayed the pattern. .
60% of those materials had
a unit cell with a total number of
atoms being a multiple of four.
The team ruled out the possiblity of
a computing bug, chemistry and the energy
requirements of atoms to form bonds. .
The materials that are most abundant
in nature should be the most energetically
favored, which means the most stable ones,
those with negative formation energy. , lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
But what we saw with classic
computational methods was
that there was no correlation
between the Rule of Four and
negative formation energies, lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
But what we saw with classic
computational methods was
that there was no correlation
between the Rule of Four and
negative formation energies, lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
Despite being unable to determine why the pattern was
appearing, a form of artificial intelligence was able to
predict the pattern in materials with an 87% success rate.
Despite being unable to determine why the pattern was
appearing, a form of artificial intelligence was able to
predict the pattern in materials with an 87% success rate.
This is interesting
because the algorithm
uses only local rather than
global symmetry descriptors, lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
According to Elena Gazzarrini, a former EPFL researcher currently at CERN in Geneva, this , "suggests that there may be small chemical groups in the
cells (still to be found) that may explain the Rule of Four.".
The team's findings were published in
the journal 'NPJ Computational Materials.'
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Solar Power Breakthrough , Could Bring Clean Energy to, Heavy Manufacturing.
A new solar-powered device may have
reached a breakthrough, generating
temperatures over 1,000 degrees Celsius. .
The breakthrough was detailed in a study
published in the journal 'Device.'.
'The Independent' reports that the development
raises hopes that green energy could be used to
run some of the world's most fossil fuel-intensive
manufacturing processes. .
'The Independent' reports that the development
raises hopes that green energy could be used to
run some of the world's most fossil fuel-intensive
manufacturing processes. .
Using synthetic quartz crystals, the new
proof-of-concept device traps solar energies
at temperatures over 1,000 degrees Celsius. .
The breakthrough could bring clean energy
to carbon-intensive industries like cement,
chemical and metal manufacturing.
These manufacturing industries
alone account for almost a quarter of
the world's total energy consumption.
The new device reportedly relies upon a phenomenon
known as the thermal trap effect to harness the power
of the sun more efficiently than ever achieved before.
Previous research has only managed to
demonstrate the thermal trap effect up
to 170C. Our research showed that solar
thermal trapping works not just at low
temperatures, but well above 1,000C. , Emiliano Casati, Study co-author from ETH Zurich, via 'The Independent'.
This is crucial to show
its potential for real-world
industrial applications, Emiliano Casati, Study co-author from ETH Zurich, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that researchers are looking
to optimize the thermal trap effect to find
new applications for the groundbreaking process.
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Astronomers Witness , Merger of 2 Black Holes, From the 'Cosmic Dawn'.
'The Independent' reports that NASA's
Webb Space Telescope has made the most
distant detection of merging black holes. .
Two gigantic black holes and the galaxies that they stood
at the center of merged together just 740 million years
after the universe was formed in the Big Bang.
One of the black holes is a staggering 50 million
times larger than our Sun, and the other
is believed to be a similar gigantic size. .
Astronomers have long wondered how supermassive black holes are so big. .
Lead author Hannah Ubler of the University of Cambridge
says the findings suggest that mergers like this ancient
example show how black holes are able to grow so rapidly.
According to Ubler, the latest Webb
discovery also suggests that black holes
have been merging since the "cosmic dawn.".
Massive black holes
have been shaping
the evolution of galaxies
from the very beginning, Hannah Ubler, lead author from the University
of Cambridge, via 'The Independent'.
In 2021, NASA launched Webb, intended
to replace the Hubble Space Telescope.
Webb is the largest and most powerful
observatory ever launched into space. .
The joint U.S.-European project surveys
the universe from a vantage point located
about 1 million miles away from Earth.
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Boeing Faces, Potential Criminal Charges , Following String of Incidents.
'The Independent' reports that federal officials have
issued a warning to Boeing regarding possible criminal charges due to the airliner's failure to improve safety. .
The government-issued warning comes after
a series of incidents, including two 737 Max
jet crashes within a five-month span. .
One crash occurred in Indonesia in
2018 and another took place in Ethiopia in 2019.
A total of 346 people were
killed in the two crashes.
Following those two crashes,
Boeing agreed to pay $2.5 billion and
make a number of safety improvements.
Feds now accuse Boeing of violating that deal and
claim the company could face further prosecution
following a series of incidents in recent months.
In January, an Alaska Airlines Boeing
737 MAX 9 had a door plug
blow off mid-flight. .
That incident resulted in the FAA
ordering all 171 MAX 9 jets be grounded
while the agency investigated the incident. .
For failing to fulfill completely the terms
of and obligations under the [deferred
prosecution agreement], Boeing is subject
to prosecution by the United States for
any federal criminal violation of which
the United States has knowledge, Department of Justice lawyers
letter to a federal judge, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that a number of whistleblowers
have accused Boeing of cutting corners when it comes to
quality and expertise in exchange for short-term profit.
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5 Tips, for Beginner Cyclists .
1. Safety first.
Look for a helmet that is
lightweight and comfortable.
Safety features like MIPS, multi-directional impact protection system, help protect you from different types of impact. .
2. Be aware of the
traffic environment
and road conditions.
Find a cycling guide to brush up on
road safety awareness, basic road
positioning, observation and anticipation.
3. Download a cycling app. .
A cycling app
can help you
optimize your trip.
'The Independent' recommends Bike Hub
Journey Planner which offers spoken
instructions, multiple routes and a
number of other handy features. .
4. Basic maintenance
is essential.
Most importantly, check
the tire pressure, brake lines,
brake pads and oil the chain. .
A local bike service center
can always help you. .
5. Find a cycling club. .
Finding other experienced cyclists
to ride with is a great way to become
a more competent rider. .
It's time to
hit the road.
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McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts.
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
The company saw same-store sales rise by
1.9% worldwide between January and March,
below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%.
Increased menu pricing and delivery demand
saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%.
In international markets, sales fell
by 0.2% for the first time since 2020.
Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue
increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went
up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates.
'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority
markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East
have been boycotting McDonald's for months.
The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in
Israel announced in October that it would provide free
meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
In the months since then, the company has tried to limit
the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country
with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'
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