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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 15h

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This is the world's 1st image of 2 black holes orbiting one another

After decades of searching, astronomers have imaged two supermassive black holes in orbit around each other at the heart of quasar OJ287.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 16h

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How do our bodies remember?

The more we move, the more our muscle cells begin to make a memory of that exercise.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 16h

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Tracing the ancestry of barley in time and space

Barley’s domestication history reveals the genetic legacy that shaped today’s crop.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 16h

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Japan’s aspiring leader drums to relieve stress. She has many reasons to reach for her sticks | CNN

Staunch conservative and longtime lawmaker Sanae Takaichi is days away from becoming Japan’s first woman prime minister, and she inherits a daunting list of challenges.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 16h

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How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The brewer of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 16h

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The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit

Federal employees say that flying is still safe despite the strain on air traffic controllers. But expect even more airport delays ahead.

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Anime NebrasKon @animenebraskon.com · 23h

We would love to share a message from our guest, Arryn Zech. She's an actress, singer, and model known for RWBY, Red vs. Blue, and voice roles in anime like Girl’s Frontline and The Detective is Already Dead. She’s also featured in games like Honkai: StarRail and SMITE.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 16h

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Want to See the Best Fall Colors This Year? Science Has the Answer

If you want to know where the best leaf peeping will be this year, climate science and weather can provide the answer

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 1d

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The moon meets up with the Seven Sisters this week. Here's how to see it

On the evening of Oct. 9, a waning gibbous moon visits the famous Pleiades Star Cluster — the Seven Sisters — in Taurus. Binoculars should bring out the cluster of stars from the brilliant light of ...

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 1d

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How healthy am I? My immunome knows the score.

Groundbreaking new tests reveal patterns in our immune systems that can signal underlying disease and tell us how well we might recover from our next cold. I got my results in a text message.

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Hourly Cosmos @hourlycosmos.bsky.social · 2d

Voyager 2 wide-angle view of Jupiter (July 8, 1979) - From Ian Regan - https://flic.kr/p/2ebde9P

This was one of the last wide-angle views of Jupiter that Voyager 2 snapped, before the planet became too big to be photographed in a single frame. Jupiter appears truncated due to inconsistent and inaccurate pointing of the probe’s scan platform, which housed the camera systems.

The orange, green, and violet frames were taken early in the morning of July 8, 1979. The planet was 1.35 million miles distant. The dark, fuzzy spot is the shadow of Galilean moon Callisto.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 1d

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First proposed blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome: what scientists think

A blood test has achieved 96% accuracy in diagnosing the condition in a small study of individuals. What does the test detect, and is it a biomarker of the condition?

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Anime NebrasKon @animenebraskon.com · 2d

Calling all Gunpla fans! Join our celebration honoring Gundam Wing’s 30th anniversary. Showcase your builds, compete for prizes, and connect with enthusiasts. All Gundam and anime kits welcome! Register now: forms.gle/yTaX962jb6jp... Don’t miss this special event!

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 1d

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A man in China lived more than 170 days after transplant with pig liver, doctors report | CNN

Doctors in China say they transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man who lived 171 days after the procedure, and 38 of those days were with the pig organ in place – a first t...

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Anime NebrasKon @animenebraskon.com · 2d

Join us for the 3rd annual Car Show at Anime NebrasKon! Pre-register for $15—save $5! Registration is from 8 AM-12 PM on October 18th, with the contest ending around 3 PM. Enjoy trophies, prizes, swag, and great music. Sign up here: forms.gle/qeQR7cB1KKmY...

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 1d

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Naked mole rats reveal genetic secret to long life

The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.

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Anime NebrasKon @animenebraskon.com · 1d

Congratulations to Jasmine Bassett! You are the lucky winner of the Anime NebrasKon 3-day badge raffle from Galaxy Con. Please come to the Registration Table during Registration Hours to pick up your badge. We are excited to see you next weekend!

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 1d

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The City That Made the World Fall for a Monster

How Hong Kong gave rise to Labubu and a designer toy movement now shaping global culture.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 1d

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Bat vs. Robin—Scientists Capture Real-Life Audio of Midair Hunt

Scientists suspected that Europe’s largest bats snack on migrating songbirds when they can, but a stunning newly published observation proves it

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 2d

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6,000 and counting: The next 30 years in the search for exoplanets

After marking the 30th anniversary of the discovery of the first exoplanet around a sun-like star, we now look forward to what the next 30 years might offer.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 2d

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AI toys are all the rage in China—and now they’re appearing on shelves in the US too

Competition is heating up, with Mattel and OpenAI expected to launch a product for kids this year.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 2d

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‘Google for DNA’ brings order to biology’s big data

MetaGraph compresses vast data archives into a search engine for scientists, opening up new frontiers of biological discovery.

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 2d

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Draconid meteor shower is set to peak this week. Here’s when to see it | CNN

The Draconid meteor shower will peak on Wednesday and produce a few meteors for sky-gazers in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Anime NebrasKon @animenebraskon.com · 2d

Pop-Up Lockers will be available again at this year's convention. Reserve yours early via the link below. Cash payments must be confirmed to secure your locker. Card or cash in person can be done at the payment station on the day. Reserve now: form.pybl.io/pop-up-locke...

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Kevin Burke @zerowing2501.bsky.social · 2d

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How ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment

Ultrasound has long been used for helping doctors see inside the body, but focused high frequency sound waves are offering new ways of targeting cancer.

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