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Early-Universe Black Hole LID-568 Consumes Matter at Record Rate

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Early-Universe Black Hole LID-568 Consumes Matter at Record Rate Key Takeaways Black Hole Name LID-568, a low-mass black hole discovered in a galaxy 1.5 billion years post-Big Bang. Growth Rate Accreting matter at over 40 times its theoretical Eddington limit. Instruments Used JWST’s NIRSpec and Chandra X-ray Observatory, allowing detection of faint emissions and X-rays. Significance Offers insights into how supermassive black holes formed quickly in the early universe. Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the early universe that is consuming matter at a rate over 40 times its theoretical limit. This low-mass supermassive black hole, named LID-568, exists in a galaxy observed just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. The dis...

World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, Launched into Space

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World’s First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, Launched into Space Key Takeaways Satellite Name LignoSat, derived from the Latin word for wood. Material Constructed from Hoonoki wood (Magnolia), chosen for its durability and stability. Launch Mission Launched aboard a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station; to be deployed in orbit for a six-month study. Goal To test wood’s performance in space as a potential material for future, eco-friendly satellites. In a groundbreaking advancement, the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, has been launched into space to test the feasibility of wood as a material in the harsh conditions of outer space. LignoSat was launched Monday night aboard a SpaceX mission bound for the Internation...

North Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening FEMA Workers After Hurricane Helene

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North Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening FEMA Workers After Hurricane Helene Key Takeaways A North Carolina man, William Parsons, 44, was arrested for making threats against FEMA workers. The arrest took place in Rutherford County, following a report by a soldier participating in hurricane relief efforts. Parsons was found armed with both a rifle and a handgun during the incident. FEMA operations in the area were briefly halted but resumed the following day. Local authorities state Parsons acted alone and are on high alert for further potential threats. North Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening FEMA Workers During Hurricane Recovery By Gnosis News | Published October 14, 2024 In a troubling development amid recovery efforts followin...

SpaceX’s Historic Flight 5: Starship Booster Caught by 'Chopsticks' for the First Time

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SpaceX’s Historic Flight 5: Starship Booster Caught by 'Chopsticks' for the First Time Key Takeaways SpaceX successfully launched and landed its 400-foot-tall Starship rocket on October 13, 2024. The Super Heavy booster was caught mid-air by the "chopstick" arms on its launch tower, marking a major engineering milestone. This mission advances SpaceX's plan for rapid rocket reuse, a key step towards sustainable space travel. The upper stage Starship also performed a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, achieving its suborbital goals. The mission builds momentum for SpaceX's role in NASA’s Art...

Boeing Faces Mounting Woes Amid Strikes, Debt, and Production Delays

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Boeing Faces Mounting Woes Amid Strikes, Debt, and Production Delays Boeing Faces Mounting Woes Amid Strikes, Debt, and Production Delays Key Takeaways Boeing’s ongoing strike by 33,000 machinists has cost the company nearly $5 billion in losses. The aircraft maker is considering layoffs, delays in aircraft delivery, and stock issuance to avoid credit downgrades. Boeing announced layoffs of 17,000 employees and halted production of the 767 freighter, adding to frustrations of airline clients. Analysts criticize Boeing’s hardline stance with striking workers and fear further disruptions could threaten its survival. Boeing’s financial and operational cha...

Hurricane Milton Lashes Florida: Latest Updates and Evacuation Warnings

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Hurricane Milton Lashes Florida: Latest Updates and Evacuation Warnings Hurricane Milton Lashes Florida: Latest Updates and Evacuation Warnings Key Takeaways Hurricane Milton , currently a Category 3 storm, is expected to impact Florida with severe winds, rain, and tornadoes. Mandatory evacuations are in effect for over 7.2 million people in 15 counties, including the Tampa Bay area. The storm could bring a surge up to 12-13 feet along the Florida coast, with significant flooding expected. Residents are urged to either evacuate immediately or prepare to hunker down, as emergency response may be unavailable during the storm. ...

FAA Authorizes SpaceX Falcon 9 for Hera Mission

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FAA Authorizes SpaceX Falcon 9 for Hera Mission The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially cleared SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for its Hera mission, set to launch Monday. This mission, organized by the European Space Agency (ESA), aims to study the impact NASA's DART spacecraft had on the asteroid Dimorphos. 🚀 Stay ahead with the latest in aerospace tech! Subscribe to Gnosis News for exclusive updates. Membership is only $1 a week. Subscribe now! 🚀 SpaceX Cleared for Launch After a series of setbacks and investigations, SpaceX has been authorized to proceed with the Hera mission. The FAA stated that the absence of a second-stage reentry risk helped mitigate safety concerns following a recent Falcon 9 malfunction in the Crew-9 mission. Hera Mission: Focus on Asteroid Deflection The Hera mission will further investigate the 2022 collision between NASA's DART spacecraft and Dimorph...

Harvard Study: Aliens Living Among Us?

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Harvard Study: Aliens Living Among Us? Key Takeaways Aspect Details Cryptoterrestrial Hypothesis Suggests that non-human intelligences (NHI) might already be present on Earth, potentially living underground. Mounting Evidence UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena) exhibit behaviors both in the air and underwater that challenge current scientific understanding. Historical Testimonies Respected figures like Dr. Shirley Wright and former CIA officer John Ramirez have provided insights supporting the existence of hidden advanced beings. A recent study by Harvard University has suggested that aliens may not only be visiting Earth but could potentially be living among us. This groundbreaking hypothesis, known as the "cryptoterrestrial" hypothesis, is generati...