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  23. <title>OpenAI’s New AI Models Are Hallucinating More Than Expected</title>
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  27. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  28. <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
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  35. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32949" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/openais-new-ai-models-are-hallucinating-more-than-expected/2-116/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-47.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />OpenAI’s newly released o3 and o4-mini AI models push the boundaries of current technology in many ways. However, despite their advancements, these models are showing an increase in hallucinations — making up incorrect or fictional information — more often than some of the company’s older models. Hallucinations Remain a Persistent Challenge Hallucinations remain one of [&#8230;]</p>
  36. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/openais-new-ai-models-are-hallucinating-more-than-expected/">OpenAI’s New AI Models Are Hallucinating More Than Expected</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  43. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">OpenAI’s newly released o3 and o4-mini AI models push the boundaries of current technology in many ways. However, despite their advancements, these models are showing an increase in hallucinations — making up incorrect or fictional information — more often than some of the company’s older models.</p>
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  47. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hallucinations Remain a Persistent Challenge</strong></h3>
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  51. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Hallucinations remain one of the most persistent challenges in artificial intelligence, even for the most cutting-edge systems. Historically, each new generation of models has slightly improved in this area, showing fewer hallucinations than their predecessors. But this trend seems to have reversed with the o3 and o4-mini.</p>
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  55. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">According to OpenAI’s internal evaluations, these “reasoning” models hallucinate more frequently than earlier reasoning models like o1, o1-mini, and o3-mini, as well as traditional non-reasoning models like GPT-4o.</p>
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  59. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">More concerning, OpenAI itself doesn’t fully understand why this is happening.</p>
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  63. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">In the technical documentation for o3 and o4-mini, the company admits that “more research is needed” to determine why hallucination rates are increasing as reasoning capabilities scale up. While the models perform better on certain tasks — such as coding and math — they also produce more overall claims, which leads to both more correct and more incorrect information being generated.</p>
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  67. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Benchmarking Shows Significant Hallucination Rates</strong></h3>
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  71. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">On PersonQA, OpenAI’s internal benchmark that evaluates a model’s knowledge about people, o3 hallucinated in 33% of its responses — more than double the rate of o1 (16%) and o3-mini (14.8%). O4-mini performed even worse, hallucinating in 48% of responses.</p>
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  75. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Independent testing from nonprofit AI research lab Transluce also flagged issues. In one case, the o3 model claimed it had run code on a 2021 MacBook Pro “outside of ChatGPT,” and used those results in its answer — something the model is not actually capable of doing.</p>
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  79. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Neil Chowdhury, a Transluce researcher and former OpenAI employee, suggested that the reinforcement learning approach used for the o-series might amplify issues typically reduced during the final training phases. Transluce co-founder Sarah Schwettmann also noted that the high hallucination rate could limit the model’s usefulness.</p>
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  83. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Kian Katanforoosh, a Stanford adjunct professor and CEO of the upskilling platform Workera, told TechCrunch that his team is already testing o3 in their coding workflows. While the model performs well in general, they’ve noticed it often hallucinates broken links — providing URLs that don’t actually work.</p>
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  87. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hallucinations Undermine Trust in Accuracy-Critical Fields</strong></h3>
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  91. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Although hallucinations can sometimes lead to creative or novel ideas, they pose a significant problem in fields where precision is non-negotiable. For example, a law firm would be unlikely to adopt a model that risks inserting factual errors into contracts.</p>
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  95. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">One promising method for improving model accuracy is integrating web search capabilities. OpenAI’s GPT-4o with search access, for instance, achieves 90% accuracy on SimpleQA, one of the company&#8217;s internal benchmarks. In theory, giving reasoning models access to real-time search could help reduce hallucinations — assuming users are comfortable with third-party access to their prompts.</p>
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  99. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">If scaling reasoning models continues to worsen hallucination rates, the pressure to find a solution will only grow.</p>
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  103. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">“Reducing hallucinations across all of our models is an ongoing research priority, and we’re constantly working to enhance their accuracy and reliability,” said OpenAI spokesperson Niko Felix in an email to TechCrunch.</p>
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  107. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Over the past year, the AI industry has shifted focus toward reasoning models, especially as improvements in traditional models began yielding diminishing returns. Reasoning offers performance boosts across many tasks without the need for enormous data or computing power. However, it now appears that this path brings a new challenge: a higher tendency to hallucinate.</p>
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  115. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on:<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/18/openais-new-reasoning-ai-models-hallucinate-more/"> Techcrunch</a></p>
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  119. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more: <a href="https://scitke.com/openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks/">OpenAI Introduces Flex Processing for More Affordable, Slower AI Tasks</a></p>
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  145. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32946" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/bone-conduction-speaker-helps-you-fall-asleep-without-disturbing-others/2-115/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32946" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-46.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The pillow speaker uses bone conduction technology to deliver audio to your ears only<br>Jabees</figcaption></figure>
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  149. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Whether it&#8217;s the discomfort of headphones or earbuds, or sharing a bed with someone who prefers silence, drifting off to sleep with audio isn’t always the easiest way to unwind. However, this affordable and practical speaker might be the perfect solution to some of the common challenges people face at bedtime.</p>
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  153. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bone conduction technology for audio that&#8217;s just for you</strong></h3>
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  157. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The lightweight PEACE Pillow Speaker from Jabees uses bone conduction technology to deliver your chosen audio—whether it’s a podcast, music, audiobook, or meditation track—directly to your ears. At just over half an inch (13.7 mm) thick, it&#8217;s as slim as a smartphone and about half its size, meaning it sits discreetly between your mattress and pillow, transmitting vibration-based audio to whoever’s resting their head on it.</p>
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  161. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/c787482/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6240x4160+0+0/resize/800x533!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fcc%2Fe7%2Feccbe27c47f8844eb2726b0420e6%2Fpeace-lifestyle-photos-4.jpeg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pop this little unit under your pillow at night for a personal audio sleep soundtrack<br>Jabees</figcaption></figure>
  162.  
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  164.  
  165. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">“We wanted to create something for people who share a bed but have different sleep routines,” explained Jabees co-founder Louisa Cheng. “The PEACE speaker allows users to drift off to their favorite audio without needing earbuds or worrying about disturbing their partner.”</p>
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  169. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The speaker connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, or you can load an SD card with your desired audio and control the volume and tracks through its simple control panel. While it doesn&#8217;t offer the deep, immersive sound you’d get from traditional headphones, such as noise-canceling earbuds, it’s far more comfortable—especially for side sleepers.</p>
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  173. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">What sets this speaker apart is the way it transmits audio—subtle and passive, making it surprisingly easy to fall asleep with and unlikely to wake you up during the night. Plus, it features multiple timer options—30 minutes, 1 hour, and 2 hours—so it will automatically turn off to conserve battery once it’s done its job. The audio will remain inaudible to anyone else nearby (as long as you&#8217;re not sharing the pillow, of course).</p>
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  177. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Long battery life and more bedtime convenience</strong></h3>
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  181. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">You can expect around 10 hours of playback, so charging during the day is necessary. It’s especially ideal for side sleepers, as it provides “background noise” without blocking out everything else. Plus, there’s no need to search for missing earbuds in your bed after waking up.</p>
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  185. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/12c34e7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x1080+0+0/resize/800x800!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F20%2F0c%2Ffa5a2b6842f0acffa3584489ebf6%2F21026-peace-gallery-images-8.png" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Plus version comes with a pre-loaded SD card<br>Jabees</figcaption></figure>
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  189. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Jabees, known for creating sleep-friendly and audio products for over a decade, has kept things straightforward with this speaker—it’s simple to operate, charge, and connect to. The sound quality is surprisingly clear for something traveling through a pillow. Weighing only 1.6 ounces (45 grams), the compact speaker comes with a protective pouch and is also travel-friendly.</p>
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  193. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The speaker supports MP3 and WAV file formats and can connect to apps like Spotify. It takes about two hours to fully charge after a night&#8217;s use. The standard version is priced at $35.99, while a PLUS version, which includes an SD card preloaded with nature sounds, costs $39.99. Shipping is a flat $10 worldwide (free for orders over $50). Additionally, the speaker comes with a one-year warranty and a seven-day return policy if it doesn&#8217;t meet expectations.</p>
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  215. <title>Smart Projector With Stand Streams Netflix In Full HD For Under $200</title>
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  219. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  220. <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
  221. <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
  222. <category><![CDATA[TV Tech]]></category>
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  227. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32943" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/smart-projector-with-stand-streams-netflix-in-full-hd-for-under-200/2-114/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />Dangbei has just launched a compact Full HD smart projector in the US, which comes mounted on a gimbal-style stand, allowing one-handed image adjustments over a 190-degree range. The model, called the N2 mini, supports popular apps like Netflix and Prime Video, can project visuals up to 120 inches, and features Dolby sound – all [&#8230;]</p>
  228. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/smart-projector-with-stand-streams-netflix-in-full-hd-for-under-200/">Smart Projector With Stand Streams Netflix In Full HD For Under $200</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  230. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32943" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/smart-projector-with-stand-streams-netflix-in-full-hd-for-under-200/2-114/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />
  231. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32943" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/smart-projector-with-stand-streams-netflix-in-full-hd-for-under-200/2-114/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32943" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-45.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Dangbei N2 mini offers 1080p streaming entertainment for those on a budget<br>Dangbei<br><a href="https://newatlas.com/home-entertainment/dangbei-n2-mini-smart-projector/?itm_source=ocelot&amp;itm_medium=recirculation&amp;itm_campaign=ocelot_e079a01&amp;itm_content=recommendation_1#gallery:1"></a></figcaption></figure>
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  235. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Dangbei has just launched a compact Full HD smart projector in the US, which comes mounted on a gimbal-style stand, allowing one-handed image adjustments over a 190-degree range. The model, called the N2 mini, supports popular apps like Netflix and Prime Video, can project visuals up to 120 inches, and features Dolby sound – all at a very attractive price point.</p>
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  239. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Portable Design – With a Catch</strong></h3>
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  243. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Although it&#8217;s marketed as portable, the N2 mini doesn’t have a built-in battery, unlike the company’s Freedo model. This means it needs to be plugged into a power outlet during use. On the plus side, it comes with its own articulated stand, which makes it easy to tilt the image from floor to ceiling and anywhere in between.</p>
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  247. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Setting up the image is simplified with features like auto-focus, auto keystone correction, screen fitting, and resizing to avoid obstacles. The sealed optical system prevents dust from affecting the image quality. It can project Full HD visuals up to 120 inches diagonally with a 1.25:1 throw ratio, though the recommended sweet spot is around 100 inches.</p>
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  251. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/da4d993/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1624x1254+0+0/resize/800x618!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F15%2F4f%2Fd609eb74476a944aca2fa3b4758a%2F02.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Dangbei N2 mini can throw Full HD visuals at up to 120 inches<br>Dangbei</figcaption></figure>
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  255. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">It’s worth noting that the LED light outputs only 200 ISO lumens, making it best suited for use in dark rooms or nighttime sessions. The system runs on a Linux-based platform, supported by 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, offering access to nearly 300 apps. Wi-Fi 6 ensures smooth streaming, while Bluetooth allows control via the included remote.</p>
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  259. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">As for connectivity, the projector includes HDMI and USB ports on the back. Sound comes from a 6-watt speaker system with Dolby support, and there’s also a 3.5 mm headphone jack for private viewing.</p>
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  263. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">While there are more powerful compact projectors out there, the N2 mini is an appealing option for casual night-time streamers looking for a simple, affordable solution. The regular price is $229, but during the launch promotion, it’s available for just $179.</p>
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  271. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on: <a href="https://newatlas.com/home-entertainment/dangbei-n2-mini-smart-projector/?itm_source=ocelot&amp;itm_medium=recirculation&amp;itm_campaign=ocelot_e079a01&amp;itm_content=recommendation_1">New Atlas</a></p>
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  275. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more: <a href="https://scitke.com/battery-powered-projector-adopts-3-in-1-design-for-versatile-setup/">Battery-powered Projector Adopts 3-in-1 Design For Versatile Setup</a></p>
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  285. <title>Firefly All-in-one Turntable Reacts To Music With a Dancing Light Show</title>
  286. <link>https://scitke.com/firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show</link>
  287. <comments>https://scitke.com/firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show/#respond</comments>
  289. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  290. <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
  291. <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
  292. <category><![CDATA[Sound & Music]]></category>
  293. <category><![CDATA[Firefly]]></category>
  294. <category><![CDATA[Music]]></category>
  295. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://scitke.com/?p=32939</guid>
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  297. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32940" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show/2-113/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />Interest in vinyl records has been growing steadily in recent years, and for those looking for something unique to play their analog treasures on, Audio Technica might have the perfect answer—especially if you missed the chance to grab one of Brian Eno’s limited-edition models. Debut at Milan Design Week: Meet the Hotaru Recently unveiled at [&#8230;]</p>
  298. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show/">Firefly All-in-one Turntable Reacts To Music With a Dancing Light Show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
  299. ]]></description>
  300. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32940" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show/2-113/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />
  301. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32940" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show/2-113/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32940" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-44.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Hotaru turntable &#8220;adds an enticing visual element to analog audio, creating a multisensory engagement with the music&#8221;<br>Audio Technica</figcaption></figure>
  302.  
  303.  
  304.  
  305. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Interest in vinyl records has been growing steadily in recent years, and for those looking for something unique to play their analog treasures on, Audio Technica might have the perfect answer—especially if you missed the chance to grab one of Brian Eno’s limited-edition models.</p>
  306.  
  307.  
  308.  
  309. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Debut at Milan Design Week: Meet the Hotaru</strong></h3>
  310.  
  311.  
  312.  
  313. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Recently unveiled at Milan Design Week, the Hotaru (ホタル, which means “firefly” in Japanese) closely resembles the aesthetic of Eno’s Turntable II from 2024. The good news is that Audio Technica’s model will be produced in larger quantities and offered at a significantly lower price.</p>
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  315.  
  316.  
  317. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">That said, it’s still far from affordable: each of the 1,000 planned units will retail for US$9,999.99. In return, though, the Hotaru delivers a visually stunning experience. Its translucent platter appears to float above a speaker-integrated base and lights up in sync with the music, creating a true light show.</p>
  318.  
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  321. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/ddfd66c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x798+0+0/resize/800x532!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdd%2F86%2F1acb40bb4fa186a15a33bcfdd5a6%2F02.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Hotaru turntable appears to float above its speaker-packing base<br>Audio Technica</figcaption></figure>
  322.  
  323.  
  324.  
  325. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">But the floating look isn’t just for show. According to Audio Technica, magnets positioned in the base and in the turntable itself repel each other, causing the platter to levitate and thus minimizing vibrations that could degrade sound quality.</p>
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  329. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The lighting system features 20 color shades and three different modes: the Basic mode keeps a single color throughout playback; Gradation transitions smoothly between hues; and Link responds dynamically to the character of the music.</p>
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  332.  
  333. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Technical Specs and Audio Performance</strong></h3>
  334.  
  335.  
  336.  
  337. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">On the technical side, the straight tonearm with a VM cartridge promises to capture every detail from the vinyl and sends the signal to the built-in amplifier, which outputs the sound through integrated speakers—although the company hasn’t shared many technical specifics about the sound system.</p>
  338.  
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  340.  
  341. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/99b9686/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1440x958+0+0/resize/800x532!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F92%2F44%2F8345aa6a428287580f50b6d26192%2F03.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Hotaru turntable&#8217;s speaker base is also home to system controls<br>Audio Technica</figcaption></figure>
  342.  
  343.  
  344.  
  345. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The Hotaru is currently available for pre-order, but interested buyers need to register first for a chance to reserve one. If accepted into the purchase process starting in August, be ready to shell out nearly ten grand. Shipping is expected to begin in October.</p>
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  348.  
  349. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Now, if exclusivity isn’t your main concern and you’d rather spend your money elsewhere, you can still enjoy Audio Technica’s brilliant design at a much lower cost — the compact and stylish Sound Burger sells for just a few hundred dollars.</p>
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  357. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on: <a href="https://newatlas.com/home-entertainment/audio-technica-hotaru-firefly-turntable/">New Atlas</a></p>
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  361. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more: <a href="https://scitke.com/smart-guitar-maker-unveils-effortless-music-creation-tool/">Smart Guitar Maker Unveils Effortless Music Creation Tool</a></p>
  362. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/firefly-all-in-one-turntable-reacts-to-music-with-a-dancing-light-show/">Firefly All-in-one Turntable Reacts To Music With a Dancing Light Show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  371. <title>NASA Invites: Enjoy the Lyrid Meteor Shower, Peaking April 21–22</title>
  372. <link>https://scitke.com/nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22</link>
  373. <comments>https://scitke.com/nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/#respond</comments>
  375. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  376. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
  377. <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
  378. <category><![CDATA[Stellar Astronomy]]></category>
  379. <category><![CDATA[Meteor]]></category>
  380. <category><![CDATA[Shower]]></category>
  381. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://scitke.com/?p=32934</guid>
  382.  
  383. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32935" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/2-112/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />The constellation Lyra, visible in the northern sky, has long been associated with music, as it’s named after the lyre — a harp-like musical instrument. It is also from this constellation that the annual Lyrid meteor shower appears to radiate, with this year’s peak expected on the night of April 21 into the early morning [&#8230;]</p>
  384. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/">NASA Invites: Enjoy the Lyrid Meteor Shower, Peaking April 21–22</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
  385. ]]></description>
  386. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32935" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/2-112/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />
  387. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32935" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/2-112/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32935" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-43.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">While most cameras were looking up at the 2012 peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station trained his video camera on Earth below. Footage from that night is now revealing breathtaking images of Earth at night with meteors burning up in the atmosphere.</figcaption></figure>
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  391. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The constellation Lyra, visible in the northern sky, has long been associated with music, as it’s named after the lyre — a harp-like musical instrument. It is also from this constellation that the annual Lyrid meteor shower appears to radiate, with this year’s peak expected on the night of April 21 into the early morning of April 22.</p>
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  394.  
  395. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">With this musical connection in mind, skywatchers are encouraged to tune into their favorite playlists and enjoy the celestial show that April brings, known for its fast and bright meteors.</p>
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  399. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Meteor Shower Full of Surprises</strong></h3>
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  401.  
  402.  
  403. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Although the Lyrids aren’t as intense as the popular Perseids in August, they have surprised observers during exceptional years by producing up to 100 meteors per hour. NASA recorded particularly heavy showers in 1803 (Virginia), 1922 (Greece), 1945 (Japan), and 1982 (U.S.).Typically, the Lyrids produce about 10 to 20 meteors per hour at their peak.</p>
  404.  
  405.  
  406.  
  407. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">These meteors usually don’t leave long-lasting dust trails, but they can occasionally create bright flashes known as fireballs.</p>
  408.  
  409.  
  410.  
  411. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">You’ll start to see Lyrids after 10 p.m. local time, said Bill Cooke, head of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. “This year, light from the crescent Moon shouldn’t interfere much with viewing, but it’s best to keep the Moon behind you for optimal observation.</p>
  412.  
  413.  
  414.  
  415. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">According to Cooke, you can expect to see around five to six meteors per hour at about 4:30 a.m., when the radiant — the point in the sky from which the meteors appear to come — is high. Find a location away from city or street lights, bring a blanket, lie on your back, and look up at the sky. “After less than 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adjust, and you’ll start seeing meteors,” Cooke added.</p>
  416.  
  417.  
  418.  
  419. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through trails of debris left behind by comets or fragments of asteroids. These particles collide with our atmosphere and burn up, creating colorful streaks across the sky. The Lyrids originate from comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, discovered by A. E. Thatcher on April 5, 1861.</p>
  420.  
  421.  
  422.  
  423. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Where the Lyrids Appear in the Sky</strong></h3>
  424.  
  425.  
  426.  
  427. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Their radiant is near the star Vega, the brightest in the Lyra constellation and one of the brightest in the night sky.</p>
  428.  
  429.  
  430.  
  431. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Interestingly, the best views are not directly at the radiant. Watching from an angle allows the meteors to appear longer and more dramatic. Looking straight at Vega may make them appear shorter.</p>
  432.  
  433.  
  434.  
  435. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">So get ready — April’s sky will put on a beautiful show, and it invites you to watch.</p>
  436.  
  437.  
  438.  
  439. <hr class="is-style-wide wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />
  440.  
  441.  
  442.  
  443. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on: <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/watch-the-skies/2025/04/17/nasa-tune-in-for-the-lyrids-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/">Nasa</a></p>
  444.  
  445.  
  446.  
  447. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more:<a href="https://scitke.com/a-spinning-universe-could-solve-one-of-physics-biggest-mysteries/"> A Spinning Universe Could Solve One of Physics’ Biggest Mysteries</a></p>
  448. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/nasa-invites-enjoy-the-lyrid-meteor-shower-peaking-april-21-22/">NASA Invites: Enjoy the Lyrid Meteor Shower, Peaking April 21–22</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  457. <title>OpenAI Introduces Flex Processing for More Affordable, Slower AI Tasks</title>
  458. <link>https://scitke.com/openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks</link>
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  461. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  462. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
  463. <category><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence]]></category>
  464. <category><![CDATA[Tech]]></category>
  465. <category><![CDATA[Affordable]]></category>
  466. <category><![CDATA[OpenAI]]></category>
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  469. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32932" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks/2-111/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />To increase its competitive edge against other AI companies like Google, OpenAI has launched Flex processing, an API option that lowers the cost of AI model usage by offering slower response times and occasional &#8220;resource unavailability. Flex processing, currently in beta for OpenAI’s recently launched o3 and o4-mini reasoning models, is designed for lower-priority tasks [&#8230;]</p>
  470. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks/">OpenAI Introduces Flex Processing for More Affordable, Slower AI Tasks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  472. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32932" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks/2-111/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />
  473. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32932" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks/2-111/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32932" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-42.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Image Credits:</strong>Bryce Durbin / TechCrunch</figcaption></figure>
  474.  
  475.  
  476.  
  477. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">To increase its competitive edge against other AI companies like Google, OpenAI has launched Flex processing, an API option that lowers the cost of AI model usage by offering slower response times and occasional &#8220;resource unavailability.</p>
  478.  
  479.  
  480.  
  481. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Flex processing, currently in beta for OpenAI’s recently launched o3 and o4-mini reasoning models, is designed for lower-priority tasks such as model evaluations, data enrichment, and asynchronous workloads, as stated by OpenAI.</p>
  482.  
  483.  
  484.  
  485. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Significant Cost Reduction for API Usage</strong></h3>
  486.  
  487.  
  488.  
  489. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">This option reduces API costs by 50%. For o3, Flex processing charges $5 per million input tokens (~750,000 words) and $20 per million output tokens, compared to the standard price of $10 per million input tokens and $40 per million output tokens. For o4-mini, the cost drops to $0.55 per million input tokens and $2.20 per million output tokens, from $1.10 per million input tokens and $4.40 per million output tokens.</p>
  490.  
  491.  
  492.  
  493. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The launch of Flex processing comes at a time when the prices for cutting-edge AI models continue to rise, while competitors release more affordable, efficient models aimed at budget-conscious users. Recently, Google introduced Gemini 2.5 Flash, a reasoning model that matches or surpasses the performance of DeepSeek’s R1 at a lower cost per input token.</p>
  494.  
  495.  
  496.  
  497. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">In a recent email to customers, OpenAI told users that developers in the first three tiers of its usage system must now complete an ID verification process to access the o3 model. The company determines these tiers based on how much users spend on OpenAI services. Access to o3&#8217;s reasoning summaries and streaming API also requires this verification.</p>
  498.  
  499.  
  500.  
  501. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">OpenAI previously stated that it introduced the ID verification process to prevent misuse of its services and to ensure users comply with its usage policies.</p>
  502.  
  503.  
  504.  
  505. <hr class="is-style-wide wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />
  506.  
  507.  
  508.  
  509. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on: <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/17/openai-launches-flex-processing-for-cheaper-slower-ai-tasks/">Techcrunch</a></p>
  510.  
  511.  
  512.  
  513. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more: <a href="https://scitke.com/openais-latest-ai-models-have-a-new-safeguard-to-prevent-biorisks/">OpenAI’s latest AI Models Have a New Safeguard To Prevent Biorisks</a></p>
  514. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/openai-introduces-flex-processing-for-more-affordable-slower-ai-tasks/">OpenAI Introduces Flex Processing for More Affordable, Slower AI Tasks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  523. <title>NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Uncovered the Mystery of Mars’ Missing Carbonates</title>
  524. <link>https://scitke.com/nasas-curiosity-rover-may-have-uncovered-the-mystery-of-mars-missing-carbonates/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=nasas-curiosity-rover-may-have-uncovered-the-mystery-of-mars-missing-carbonates</link>
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  527. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  528. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
  529. <category><![CDATA[Space & Environment]]></category>
  530. <category><![CDATA[Tech]]></category>
  531. <category><![CDATA[Carbonates]]></category>
  532. <category><![CDATA[Curiosity]]></category>
  533. <category><![CDATA[NASA’s]]></category>
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  536. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32929" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/nasas-curiosity-rover-may-have-uncovered-the-mystery-of-mars-missing-carbonates/2-110/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />New analyses from NASA’s Curiosity rover offer important clues about the fate of Mars&#8217; ancient atmosphere and the processes that shaped the planet over time. A Long-Standing Carbonate Mystery For years, scientists have believed that Mars once had a thick, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere and liquid water on its surface. Theoretically, this combination should have led [&#8230;]</p>
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  540. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32929" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/nasas-curiosity-rover-may-have-uncovered-the-mystery-of-mars-missing-carbonates/2-110/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32929" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-41.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover sees its tracks receding into the distance at a site nicknamed “Ubajara” on April 30, 2023. This site is where Curiosity made the discovery of siderite, a mineral that may help explain the fate of the planet’s thicker ancient atmosphere.</figcaption></figure>
  541.  
  542.  
  543.  
  544. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">New analyses from NASA’s Curiosity rover offer important clues about the fate of Mars&#8217; ancient atmosphere and the processes that shaped the planet over time.</p>
  545.  
  546.  
  547.  
  548. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Long-Standing Carbonate Mystery</strong></h3>
  549.  
  550.  
  551.  
  552. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">For years, scientists have believed that Mars once had a thick, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere and liquid water on its surface. Theoretically, this combination should have led to the formation of carbonate minerals through reactions with Martian rocks. However, until now, neither rover missions nor spectroscopic satellite data had detected the expected levels of carbonates on the Martian surface.</p>
  553.  
  554.  
  555.  
  556. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">In a study published in <em>Science</em> in April, data from Curiosity’s three drill sites revealed the presence of siderite — an iron carbonate mineral — embedded within sulfate-rich layers of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater.</p>
  557.  
  558.  
  559.  
  560. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The discovery of abundant siderite in Gale Crater is an unexpected and critical breakthrough in our understanding of Mars’ geological and atmospheric evolution, said Benjamin Tutolo, associate professor at the University of Calgary, Canada, and the study’s lead author.</p>
  561.  
  562.  
  563.  
  564. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">To analyze the planet’s chemical and mineral composition, Curiosity drills 3 to 4 centimeters below the surface, collecting powdered rock samples that are analyzed by its onboard CheMin instrument. Developed at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California, CheMin uses X-ray diffraction to identify the minerals present. The data is then processed by scientists at NASA’s Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Division at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.</p>
  565.  
  566.  
  567.  
  568. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Revealing Mars’ Geological Layers</strong></h3>
  569.  
  570.  
  571.  
  572. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Drilling into Mars’ layered terrain is like flipping through the pages of a history book,” said Thomas Bristow, a research scientist at NASA Ames and co-author of the study. “Just a few centimeters down gives us a glimpse of the minerals that formed near the surface around 3.5 billion years ago.</p>
  573.  
  574.  
  575.  
  576. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Other minerals in satellite spectral data may obscure the carbonates discovered beneath the surface. If other sulfate-rich regions across Mars also contain hidden carbonates, the amount of CO₂ stored in these layers could represent only a portion of what would have been necessary to support a warm, water-rich atmosphere.Space may have carried away the rest, or hidden deposits may still trap it.</p>
  577.  
  578.  
  579.  
  580. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Future missions or investigations targeting similar sulfate-rich areas could confirm these findings and provide a clearer picture of Mars’ early history and the atmospheric loss that shaped it.</p>
  581.  
  582.  
  583.  
  584. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">NASA incluiu o Curiosity em seu Programa de Exploração de Marte, e o Laboratório de Propulsão a Jato (JPL), gerenciado pelo Caltech em Pasadena, Califórnia, desenvolveu o rover. JPL leads the mission on behalf of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington.</p>
  585.  
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  589.  
  590.  
  591.  
  592. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on: <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/ames/nasas-curiosity-rover-may-have-solved-mars-missing-carbonate-mystery/">Nasa</a></p>
  593.  
  594.  
  595.  
  596. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more: <a href="https://scitke.com/nasa-rover-zaps-martian-rocks-uncovers-ancient-mystery/">NASA Rover Zaps Martian Rocks, Uncovers Ancient Mystery</a></p>
  597. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/nasas-curiosity-rover-may-have-uncovered-the-mystery-of-mars-missing-carbonates/">NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Uncovered the Mystery of Mars’ Missing Carbonates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  606. <title>A Spinning Universe Could Solve One of Physics’ Biggest Mysteries</title>
  607. <link>https://scitke.com/a-spinning-universe-could-solve-one-of-physics-biggest-mysteries/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=a-spinning-universe-could-solve-one-of-physics-biggest-mysteries</link>
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  610. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  611. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:48:30 +0000</pubDate>
  612. <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
  613. <category><![CDATA[Astrophysics]]></category>
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  619. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32926" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/a-spinning-universe-could-solve-one-of-physics-biggest-mysteries/2-109/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />When we observe the cosmos, a striking pattern emerges: Earth spins, the Sun spins, and even our Milky Way galaxy is rotating. Now, a bold new model proposes that the entire Universe might also be rotating. If proven, this revelation could resolve one of modern cosmology’s most persistent puzzles. We’ve long known that the Universe [&#8230;]</p>
  620. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/a-spinning-universe-could-solve-one-of-physics-biggest-mysteries/">A Spinning Universe Could Solve One of Physics’ Biggest Mysteries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  623. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32926" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/a-spinning-universe-could-solve-one-of-physics-biggest-mysteries/2-109/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32926" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-40.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit:<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/ames/nasas-curiosity-rover-may-have-solved-mars-missing-carbonate-mystery/"> Nasa</a></figcaption></figure>
  624.  
  625.  
  626.  
  627. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">When we observe the cosmos, a striking pattern emerges: Earth spins, the Sun spins, and even our Milky Way galaxy is rotating. Now, a bold new model proposes that the entire Universe might also be rotating. If proven, this revelation could resolve one of modern cosmology’s most persistent puzzles.</p>
  628.  
  629.  
  630.  
  631. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">We’ve long known that the Universe is expanding—but determining the precise rate of that expansion has proven to be a major challenge. Two different measurement methods yield two distinct values for the Hubble constant, and paradoxically, the more accurate these measurements become, the more confident scientists are in both. This discrepancy, known as the “Hubble tension,” has reached a critical point in the field.</p>
  632.  
  633.  
  634.  
  635. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">In an attempt to reconcile the difference, researchers from Hungary and the United States introduced a slight rotational component to a mathematical model of the Universe. Surprisingly, this small adjustment significantly reduced the discrepancy—offering a promising new perspective on the problem.</p>
  636.  
  637.  
  638.  
  639. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Unexpected Solution: Cosmic Rotation</strong></h3>
  640.  
  641.  
  642.  
  643. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">István Szapudi, an astronomer at the University of Hawai‘i and co-author of the study, expressed his astonishment at the outcome. According to Szapudi, the rotating Universe model aligns with current astronomical observations and complements other theoretical frameworks that also allow for cosmic rotation. “So maybe,” he says, “everything really is spinning.”</p>
  644.  
  645.  
  646.  
  647. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Based on the team’s calculations, it would take the Universe trillions of years to complete a single rotation. Given that the cosmos is less than 14 billion years old, it’s still in the early stages of this cosmic spin—like watching the opening move of a vast, graceful ballet.</p>
  648.  
  649.  
  650.  
  651. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">While this rotational pace may seem imperceptibly slow to us, the researchers found that it&#8217;s near the maximum allowed speed without violating the cosmic speed limit set by light. Fortunately, this means there’s no need to worry about time loops or sci-fi-style paradoxes.</p>
  652.  
  653.  
  654.  
  655. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Familiar Idea with a New Twist</strong></h3>
  656.  
  657.  
  658.  
  659. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The concept of a rotating Universe isn’t entirely new. Recent studies have suggested such motion might explain why galaxies seem to prefer spinning in one direction more than the other—something unexpected in a perfectly balanced, non-rotating cosmos.</p>
  660.  
  661.  
  662.  
  663. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">However, this is the first time rotation has been proposed as a direct solution to the Hubble tension, representing an innovative approach to one of cosmology’s most complex issues.</p>
  664.  
  665.  
  666.  
  667. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img data-recalc-dims="1" height="546" width="838" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/hypescience.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/constante-hubble-universo-giratorio-grafico-838x546.webp?resize=838%2C546&#038;ssl=1" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>In this chart, the curved line shows how the Hubble constant values align in a rotating Universe model, connecting local measurements (in blue) with distant ones (in orange).</strong><br><em>(Szigeti et al., Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 2025</em>9)</figcaption></figure>
  668.  
  669.  
  670.  
  671. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">To outsiders, this debate over a few kilometers per second per megaparsec might sound like semantics—but in reality, the implications are profound. At the heart of the debate is the Hubble constant, which plays a key role in calculating the Universe’s size, age, and the influence of dark energy.</p>
  672.  
  673.  
  674.  
  675. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Why the Hubble Constant Matters</strong></h3>
  676.  
  677.  
  678.  
  679. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The Hubble constant is essential for estimating cosmic distances, gauging the scale of the Universe, and understanding its rate of expansion. Altering it without caution risks undermining the entire Standard Model of Cosmology—like pulling a critical piece from a tower of blocks.</p>
  680.  
  681.  
  682.  
  683. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">One method for measuring the Hubble constant involves studying signals from the early Universe, such as the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and baryon acoustic oscillations. These yield a consistent value of around 67 km/s/Mpc.</p>
  684.  
  685.  
  686.  
  687. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Closer to home, astronomers use “standard candles”—objects like specific stars and supernovae with known brightness levels—to measure distances and calculate expansion rates. This approach gives a higher value of about 73 km/s/Mpc.</p>
  688.  
  689.  
  690.  
  691. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Two Numbers, One Universe—and a Rotational Fix</strong></h3>
  692.  
  693.  
  694.  
  695. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">It might seem tempting to split the difference between these two values and call it a day, but the precision of both measurements is so high that the discrepancy is statistically significant. Physicists are left grappling with two conflicting yet solid numbers.</p>
  696.  
  697.  
  698.  
  699. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The new model proposes that both values could be correct within their own observational contexts. Rotation, the researchers argue, could affect how the expansion appears over distance—explaining the divergence between local and distant measurements.</p>
  700.  
  701.  
  702.  
  703. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Their model’s curve shows how the Hubble constant varies in a rotating Universe, effectively bridging the gap between nearby (blue) and faraway (orange) observations. It offers a graceful explanation that links the two perspectives.</p>
  704.  
  705.  
  706.  
  707. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Deeper Meaning of a Spinning Cosmos</strong></h3>
  708.  
  709.  
  710.  
  711. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">If the Universe truly is rotating, it raises profound philosophical and scientific questions. What force could set the entire cosmos into motion? One intriguing theory speculates that our Universe might exist within the spinning interior of a black hole from another Universe—since black holes are known to rotate at near-relativistic speeds.</p>
  712.  
  713.  
  714.  
  715. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Although these ideas sound like the stuff of science fiction, they’re grounded in cutting-edge mathematics and astrophysical data. Before drawing any dramatic conclusions, however, the team plans to develop a full computational model to explore testable predictions.</p>
  716.  
  717.  
  718.  
  719. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">In the meantime, we can imagine the Universe performing a grand, circular dance—just like everything within it, from electrons to galaxies. Perhaps rotation is a fundamental preference of nature itself.</p>
  720.  
  721.  
  722.  
  723. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What Comes Next in Cosmic Research?</strong></h3>
  724.  
  725.  
  726.  
  727. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Scientists must now search for observable evidence that supports—or contradicts—this rotating Universe model. If confirmed, it would revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos, requiring a major revision of our models of its structure and history.</p>
  728.  
  729.  
  730.  
  731. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Ironically, the idea of a spinning cosmos echoes ancient, pre-Copernican views of the heavens. But today, those old notions are reborn with modern precision—proof that sometimes, the future of science lies in revisiting the past with new eyes.</p>
  732.  
  733.  
  734.  
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  736.  
  737.  
  738.  
  739. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on:<a href="https://hypescience.com/universo-em-rotacao-modelo-resolve-tensao-hubble/#google_vignette"> Hype Science</a></p>
  740.  
  741.  
  742.  
  743. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more: <a href="https://scitke.com/astronomers-find-unusual-slow-spinning-radio-source-that-shouldnt-exist/">Astronomers Find Unusual Slow-Spinning Radio Source That ‘Shouldn’t Exist’</a></p>
  744. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/a-spinning-universe-could-solve-one-of-physics-biggest-mysteries/">A Spinning Universe Could Solve One of Physics’ Biggest Mysteries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  753. <title>Astronomers Finally Locate the Missing Half of the Universe&#8217;s Visible Matter</title>
  754. <link>https://scitke.com/astronomers-finally-locate-the-missing-half-of-the-universes-visible-matter/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=astronomers-finally-locate-the-missing-half-of-the-universes-visible-matter</link>
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  757. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
  758. <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
  759. <category><![CDATA[Astronomy]]></category>
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  767. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/astronomers-finally-locate-the-missing-half-of-the-universes-visible-matter/">Astronomers Finally Locate the Missing Half of the Universe&#8217;s Visible Matter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  770. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32923" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/astronomers-finally-locate-the-missing-half-of-the-universes-visible-matter/2-108/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32923" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-39.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An artist&#8217;s impression of the Milky Way&#8217;s hydrogen halo, with the Magellanic Clouds at eight o&#8217;clock. (NASA/CXC/M.Weiss; NASA/CXC/Ohio State/A. Gupta et al)</figcaption></figure>
  771.  
  772.  
  773.  
  774. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">A new sky survey has revealed the long-sought whereabouts of half of the Universe’s visible matter—solving a mystery that had puzzled scientists for decades.</p>
  775.  
  776.  
  777.  
  778. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Hidden Clouds Around Galaxies</strong></h3>
  779.  
  780.  
  781.  
  782. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">This elusive matter turns out to be vast, invisible clouds of ionized hydrogen surrounding galaxies. Although these clouds usually go undetected, an international team of astronomers and astrophysicists developed a groundbreaking technique that allowed them to pinpoint their location—hidden in the vast darkness of space.</p>
  783.  
  784.  
  785.  
  786. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Recent surveys confirm that this missing matter appears as an intergalactic mist of hydrogen, expelled even farther from galactic cores than previously thought.</p>
  787.  
  788.  
  789.  
  790. <figure class="wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
  791. <iframe title="The Missing Mass Mystery" width="1140" height="641" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RchRrngfjQY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  792. </div></figure>
  793.  
  794.  
  795.  
  796. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">&#8220;It seems that the farther we go from a galaxy, the more of this missing gas we recover,&#8221; explains astronomer Boryana Hadzhiyska of the University of California, Berkeley. &#8220;But to be certain, we still need detailed simulations—we want to do this carefully.&#8221;</p>
  797.  
  798.  
  799.  
  800. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Understanding Baryonic Matter</strong></h3>
  801.  
  802.  
  803.  
  804. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Normal or &#8220;baryonic&#8221; matter makes up about 5% of the Universe’s total content. The rest consists of dark matter (27%) and dark energy (68%). While dark matter and dark energy are still largely mysterious, the case of the missing baryonic matter—made mostly of hydrogen—has been an enduring puzzle. Scientists estimate that more than 50% of the Universe’s hydrogen was unaccounted for.</p>
  805.  
  806.  
  807.  
  808. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Although ionized hydrogen in space can emit a faint glow, in the regions between galaxies, it is too diffuse to be detected with conventional methods.</p>
  809.  
  810.  
  811.  
  812. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A New Way to Detect the Undetectable</strong></h3>
  813.  
  814.  
  815.  
  816. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">To overcome this, researchers used an indirect approach—by analyzing how background light is affected by passing through this gas. Specifically, they used the <strong>cosmic microwave background</strong> (CMB), the &#8220;first light&#8221; from the early Universe that fills the cosmos.</p>
  817.  
  818.  
  819.  
  820. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencealert.com/images/2025/04/orion.jpg?w=1140&#038;ssl=1" alt="" style="width:800px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hydrogen in space can glow, as is the case with the Orion Nebula, but has insufficient density and irradiation to achieve brightness in intergalactic space. <a href="https://esahubble.org/news/heic0601/">NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (STScI/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team</a></figcaption></figure>
  821.  
  822.  
  823.  
  824. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">&#8220;The cosmic microwave background lies behind everything we observe in the Universe—it’s the edge of the observable cosmos,&#8221; says cosmologist Simone Ferraro of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. &#8220;So we can use it as a backlight to detect gas.&#8221;</p>
  825.  
  826.  
  827.  
  828. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Detecting Faint Signals With Stacking</strong></h3>
  829.  
  830.  
  831.  
  832. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Electrons in the ionized hydrogen clouds scatter the light as it passes through, slightly brightening or dimming it—a phenomenon known as the kinematic Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effect.However, since the CMB is extremely faint itself, the researchers used a method called <strong>stacking</strong>, layering data from many observations to amplify subtle signals.</p>
  833.  
  834.  
  835.  
  836. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencealert.com/images/2025/04/galaxies-halows.jpg?w=1140&#038;ssl=1" alt="" style="width:800px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image of the cosmic microwave background. The circles indicate spots where ionized hydrogen has scattered the radiation. (ACT; <a href="https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1475-7516/2017/06/031">Louis et al</a>)</figcaption></figure>
  837.  
  838.  
  839.  
  840. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">They applied this technique to over a million glowing red galaxies within 8 billion light-years of the Milky Way. The results revealed that the hydrogen halos around these galaxies are far larger than expected—possibly even larger than what this survey could detect.</p>
  841.  
  842.  
  843.  
  844. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">&#8220;The measurements are consistent with the idea that we’ve found all the missing gas,&#8221; Ferraro notes.</p>
  845.  
  846.  
  847.  
  848. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">But as often happens in astronomy, the discovery also brings new questions.Gas falling into galaxies and powerful events from supermassive black holes at their centers form these hydrogen halos.When these black holes become active, they emit intense magnetic jets and winds that push gas outward, stopping star formation in the process.</p>
  849.  
  850.  
  851.  
  852. <figure class="wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
  853. <iframe title="Dissecting Supermassive Black Holes: The Feedback Loop" width="1140" height="641" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AefZ0HpIODg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  854. </div></figure>
  855.  
  856.  
  857.  
  858. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The fact that these halos are larger than anticipated suggests that black hole activity might be episodic—turning on and off—supporting other recent findings of &#8220;dormant&#8221; black holes suddenly reactivating. This information is key to improving our understanding of <strong>galaxy formation and evolution</strong>.</p>
  859.  
  860.  
  861.  
  862. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A Piece of a Much Bigger Puzzle</strong></h3>
  863.  
  864.  
  865.  
  866. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Still, this is only part of the larger cosmic puzzle.Other studies suggest that dark matter filaments forming the cosmic web across vast distances have trapped some of the missing baryons.The current research offers a new way to trace hydrogen—but now it’s time to put the bigger picture together.</p>
  867.  
  868.  
  869.  
  870. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">&#8220;This work opens the door for an exciting new line of research,&#8221; the authors write.</p>
  871.  
  872.  
  873.  
  874. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">&#8220;Understanding the link between gas and dark matter will not only enhance future cosmological studies but also deepen our understanding of how galaxies form and evolve. This paper adds a crucial piece to the growing effort to unravel the mysteries of cosmic gas in the age of large-scale astronomical surveys.&#8221;</p>
  875.  
  876.  
  877.  
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  879.  
  880.  
  881.  
  882. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on: <a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/half-the-universes-matter-was-missing-astronomers-just-found-it">Science Alert</a></p>
  883.  
  884.  
  885.  
  886. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more: <a href="https://scitke.com/strongest-evidence-of-alien-life-yet-identified-found-124-light-years-from-earth/">Strongest Evidence of Alien Life Yet Identified Found 124 Light-Years From Earth</a></p>
  887. <p>The post <a href="https://scitke.com/astronomers-finally-locate-the-missing-half-of-the-universes-visible-matter/">Astronomers Finally Locate the Missing Half of the Universe&#8217;s Visible Matter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://scitke.com">Scitke</a>.</p>
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  900. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Samilton Santos]]></dc:creator>
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  908. <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" data-attachment-id="32916" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/integrated-engine-motor-drive-retrofits-pure-evs-into-hybrids/2-106/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" />Automakers are rethinking their all-electric vehicle expansion plans, increasingly adopting multiple powertrain technologies to reduce emissions across their global lineups. Horse Powertrain is ready to lend a hand, combining its expertise in both electric motor and internal combustion engine (ICE) technology into an all-in-one fuel-electric drive called the Future Hybrid Concept. This innovative setup aims [&#8230;]</p>
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  912. <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="600" data-attachment-id="32916" data-permalink="https://scitke.com/integrated-engine-motor-drive-retrofits-pure-evs-into-hybrids/2-106/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="2" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-32916" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=463%2C348&amp;ssl=1 463w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/scitke.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2-37.jpg?resize=367%2C275&amp;ssl=1 367w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Horse presents a plug-and-play hybrid powertrain solution at Auto Shanghai 2025<br>Horse Powertrain<br><a href="https://newatlas.com/automotive/horse-hybrid-electric-powertrain/#gallery:1"></a></figcaption></figure>
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  916. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Automakers are rethinking their all-electric vehicle expansion plans, increasingly adopting multiple powertrain technologies to reduce emissions across their global lineups. Horse Powertrain is ready to lend a hand, combining its expertise in both electric motor and internal combustion engine (ICE) technology into an all-in-one fuel-electric drive called the Future Hybrid Concept. This innovative setup aims to seamlessly blend battery and fuel propulsion into a single drive unit, enabling the transformation of a pure-electric car into a flexible hybrid.​</p>
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  920. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>EV Sales Slow, Hybrids Surge in Popularity</strong></h3>
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  924. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) experienced a recovery after a slow start in 2024, their growth slowed significantly during the year, ceding some market momentum to gas-electric hybrids. In the U.S., electric vehicle sales surpassed 1.3 million, a 7.3 percent increase from 2023, according to Cox Automotive sales data. However, this represents a significant year-over-year drop from the 49 percent sales growth experienced between 2022 and 2023.​</p>
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  928. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Meanwhile, hybrids (including plug-ins) outpaced EVs in the U.S., selling over 1.8 million units in 2024, a 30 percent increase over 2023 numbers, according to data from Edmunds. Hybrids had an 11 percent market share in 2024 compared to an 8 percent share for EVs. In Europe, the difference was even more pronounced: hybrid registrations grew by 21 percent, while EV registrations experienced their first decrease in years, dropping by 1.2 percent, as tracked by JATO Dynamics.​</p>
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  932. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">In response, automakers are increasing hybrid production levels and revising their electrification roadmaps to include a wider selection of lower-emission powertrain options, rather than focusing exclusively on BEVs.​</p>
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  936. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Horse Powertrain’s Origin and Mission</strong></h3>
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  940. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Horse Powertrain was established as a joint venture between Renault and Geely in 2023, with the mission to develop cleaner next-generation internal combustion engines and hybrid powertrains that align with automakers&#8217; global net-zero strategies. The company is now presenting a vision for the future with its new powertrain concept.​</p>
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  944. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Horse Powertrain designed the Future Hybrid Concept (FHC) to help automakers transition from all-electric to hybrid electric vehicles. Automakers can install it directly into existing BEV platforms with minimal modifications, enabling them to offer hybrid versions of EVs without making major investments in new platforms or production tools.</p>
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  948. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Horse integrates an electric motor, internal combustion engine, transmission, and electronic control hardware into a single compact FHC unit that mounts directly to the vehicle&#8217;s subframe in place of a front-mounted BEV electric drive. This enables automakers to integrate it directly into existing BEV architecture to offer a hybrid solution, either as an alternative to or replacement for the all-electric model.​</p>
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  952. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">The Future Hybrid Concept does not include its own battery; instead, it uses its ICE as a range-extender generator for the existing battery in the BEV platform. The electric motor can operate on its own to deliver drive power or in parallel with the engine, and the system is also meant to work within an all-wheel-drive layout. It includes an onboard charger and an 800-V booster for fast-charging the vehicle battery.​</p>
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  956. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/35b03f2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x576+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F76%2Fe9%2Fb826a7524fd5bbd64383baba4985%2Ffhc-disassembled.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Future Hybrid Concept split out into its various components <br>Horse Powertrain</figcaption></figure>
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  960. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A New Vision for a Technology-Neutral Market</strong></h3>
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  964. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">For over a decade, it looked like battery electric vehicles were the only path to net zero and OEMs planned accordingly,” said Horse CEO Matias Giannini. “However, we’re now shifting toward a technology-neutral world, with different markets and applications each pursuing their own sustainable mobility journey. Our Future Hybrid compact, integrated powertrain concept allows OEMs to offer powertrain diversity with minimal disruption to production process and resource expenditure.</p>
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  968. <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/a4286a9/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x576+0+0/resize/800x450!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fba%2F84%2Fefe563544be6b2e0f22c20a987c5%2Ffhc-close-up-1.jpg" alt="" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Horse makes it easier for global automakers to tailor cleaner powertrain options to use case and market<br>Horse Powertrain</figcaption></figure>
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  972. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Horse designed the FHC drive not only to integrate with BEV architecture but also to fit directly into existing ICE platforms, automatically enhancing emissions and efficiency compared to the original ICE powertrain. They configured its east/west orientation to comply with global safety and crash standards.</p>
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  976. <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Fuel Versatility and Next-Gen Readiness</strong></h3>
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  980. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Adding even more efficiency-boosting flexibility, the Future Hybrid Concept&#8217;s engine can run on a variety of fuels, including gasoline, ethanol flex fuels, methanol, and synthetics, providing a versatile platform for operations in markets around the globe. Horse has also future-proofed the compact design so it can work seamlessly with anticipated next-gen components like automotive heat pumps and R290 refrigerants.​</p>
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  984. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Horse unveiled the Future Hybrid Concept at the 2025 Auto Shanghai show.Although the concept may look futuristic, the developers have brought it closer to production than it appears — they plan to launch the first vehicles equipped with the technology as early as 2028.</p>
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  992. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read the original article on: <a href="https://newatlas.com/automotive/horse-hybrid-electric-powertrain/">New Atlas</a></p>
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  996. <p style="font-size:18px" class="">Read more:<a href="https://scitke.com/compact-and-powerful-e-motor-fuels-growing-demand-in-the-hybrid-vehicle-market/"> Compact and Powerful E-Motor Fuels Growing Demand in the Hybrid Vehicle Market</a></p>
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