physical sciences
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Strange Object Hidden in Dust May Be What Forms Before a Supermassive Black Hole
A team of researchers poring over archival data from the Hubble Space Telescope found an ancient object they believe may explain how quasars — supermassive black holes surrounded by jet-spewing discs of matter — emerge from dusty “starburst” galaxies.
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Porsche Invests $75 Million Into Synthetic Fuel Start-Up
Automakers of long-lasting, collectable enthusiast cars like Porsche, Audi and Koenigsegg are desperate to keep their heritage on the road in the face of a cataclysmically warming world. Porsche is putting its money where its mouth is, investing $US75 ($104) million into a synthetic fuel startup company.
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Uranium Is Widespread in U.S. Drinking Water, Study Finds
Some of the U.S. drinking water supply contains unsafe levels of uranium, new research out Wednesday shows. The study analysed data from the Environmental Protection Agency on drinking water systems across the country and found that uranium was frequently detected during compliance testing, and that a small percentage of systems are estimated to contain levels…
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Hydrogen Is Ford’s Last Ditch Attempt to Save Ices
There’s no two ways about it, gas-powered cars are on their way out. Europe wants to ban the sale of these cars within the decade and manufacturers have pledged to cut them from their ranges as they strive for more efficient vehicles. But what will replace sweet, sweet gasoline? Well, Ford appears to be eyeing…