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Tom Stanton’s Supersonic Trebuchet Breaks Sound Barrier With Gravity Alone
Tom Stanton’s innovative trebuchet reportedly reaches supersonic speeds, breaking the sound barrier solely through gravitational acceleration, confirmed by initial tests.
A Physicist Rigged His Pet Hamster’s Wheel To Upload To Strava
A physicist modified his pet hamster’s wheel to automatically upload activity data to Strava, raising questions about animal welfare and data ethics.
An All-sky Map Of Half A Million Supermassive Black Holes
Astronomers have created an all-sky map identifying over 500,000 supermassive black holes, providing new insights into galaxy evolution and cosmic structure.
Scientists Discover Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability On The Surface Of The Sun
Researchers have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability on the Sun, marking a significant breakthrough in solar physics and space weather understanding.
Tiny Black Holes May Be Exploding Stars Across The Milky Way
Researchers suggest small black holes may be causing explosive events across the Milky Way, based on recent scientific observations and models.
The World’s Heaviest Weight
A new record for the heaviest weight ever lifted has been officially verified at 2,300 pounds, surpassing previous records. Details remain under review.
Upper Stage Impacting The Moon On 2026 August 5
Confirmed: an upper stage from a past space mission will collide with the Moon on August 5, 2026. Impact details and implications explained.
Physicists Solve a Muon Mystery. Now, Old Results Don’t Add Up
New measurements clarify the muon magnetic moment, but previous results now conflict, raising questions about existing physics models.
Show HN: Physically Accurate Black Hole You Can Put In Your Room
Harvard astrophysicist Sasha Plavin unveils a physically accurate black hole model for personal use, simulating relativistic physics in a browser.