Astronomers have discovered an organized network of magnetized galactic... filaments around Sagittarius A*. Shaped by plasma flows and past black-hole activity, these structures preserve a ‘spacememory’ of the Milky Way’s dynamic core. Read more -show more

At the heart of our Milky Way lies Sagittarius... A*, the supermassive black hole with a mass of about 4.3 million suns. Recent observations from the Event Horizon Telescope have revealed something remarkable: the magnetic fields surrounding it are not the turbulent, disordered chaos scientists once expected, but instead form a strong, coherent spiral structure.These organized, twisted magnetic fields thread through the swirling hot plasma near the event horizon, acting like invisible guides that regulate how matter flows inward. They help control the acceleration and heating of gas, determine the intensity of emitted radiation, and stabilize the chaotic environment just outside the point of no return.This discovery, achieved by imaging polarized light from the accretion disk, shows striking similarities to the magnetic geometry seen around the much larger black hole in M87—despite vast differences in size and activity level. It suggests that powerful, ordered magnetic fields are a universal feature of supermassive black holes, playing a central role in how they feed, influence their surroundings, and potentially launch jets.The findings deepen our understanding of extreme plasma physics under intense gravity, test general relativity in its strongest regime, and highlight the profound interplay between magnetic forces and spacetime itself. Even in our relatively quiet galactic center, these fields reveal a hidden capacity for dynamic, powerful behavior—reminding us that black holes are not just gravitational sinks, but complex engines shaped by electromagnetism on cosmic scales.Future observations promise even sharper views and time-lapse sequences, offering deeper insights into the fundamental processes driving the hearts of galaxies.show more

🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST DISCOVERED INTERSTELLAR “TUNNELS” CONNECTING OUR SOLAR... SYSTEM TO OTHER STARS. New data from the eROSITA X-ray telescope reveals that our Local Hot Bubble the 300-light-year-wide cavity of hot plasma surrounding the Sun isn’t an isolated pocket of space. Instead, it’s linked by massive structural “tunnels” of hot, low-density gas stretching toward the constellations Centaurus and Canis Major. Why this matters: For decades we thought our cosmic neighborhood was a relatively empty void carved out by ancient supernovae. eROSITA now shows it’s part of a much larger, foam-like network of hot interstellar channels. These tunnels act as cosmic conduits for gas, energy, cosmic rays, and heat across the galaxy. The deeper implication is staggering: Our solar system isn’t sitting in a quiet little bubble. We’re embedded in a dynamic, interconnected web of the Milky Way shaped by millions of years of stellar explosions and now revealed in stunning 3D detail. Space around us is far more alive and connected than we ever imagined. What happens when we start mapping the full galactic “foam” of these interstellar tunnels? Follow for more frontier physics and cosmic discoveries.show more

🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST FOUND AN ANCIENT OCEAN FLOOR WRAPPED... AROUND EARTH’S CORE. Using seismic waves recorded by stations buried in Antarctic ice, researchers have created the highest-resolution map yet of the boundary between Earth’s mantle and outer core nearly 3,000 km beneath our feet. They discovered thin but widespread patches of dense material that dramatically slow down seismic waves. The most likely explanation: these are fragments of ancient oceanic crust that sank into the deep mantle long ago and have been moved around by convection currents for hundreds of millions of years. In some places, these structures rise up to five times higher than Mount Everest. Why this matters: • It reveals that Earth’s deep interior is far more complex and dynamic than we thought • These patches likely influence how heat flows from the core into the mantle, which affects mantle convection and volcanic activity • They may also play a role in the behavior of Earth’s magnetic field, which is generated in the outer core • Understanding this boundary helps us better model how our planet has evolved over billions of years The deeper implication: We usually think of the deep Earth as relatively simple layers. This research shows that the core-mantle boundary is more like a rugged, geologically active landscape with ancient “mountains” made of recycled ocean floor. It’s a powerful reminder that Earth is a single, interconnected system what happens at the surface (like plate tectonics) can eventually end up reshaping the deepest parts of our planet, and vice versa. We’re still only beginning to map the true complexity hidden beneath our feet. How do you think discovering ancient ocean crust at the core-mantle boundary changes the way we should think about Earth’s internal dynamics? Follow for more frontier Earth science and discoveries about our planet’s hidden interior.show more

🔍 Spotted in the wild: a Walrus network explorer!... One of our storage node operators just built an amazing Walrus network explorer - giving you a clear view of onchain data activity, storage nodes, and more! 👀show more

Sui Network just recorded a dramatic daily activity surge.... According to data from Chainspect, the Sui L1 saw a +60% activity surge on the daily. At time of writing, $SUI has seen some 4.38 million transactions in the past 24 hours, and boasts a block time of just 79 milliseconds. It has outpaced still impressive growth from the likes of Sonic and Waterfall Network. Is Sui Network set for an impressive 2026...?show more

Did you know that the Milky Way is even... milkier when viewed from the Southern Hemisphere? This is because from the southern side of our planet, we get a clearer, more direct view of the dense galactic core. Here’s a look at the Milky Way starting over the Southern Ocean (between Australia and Antarctica) from our SpaceX Dragon window, complete with some aurora (Southern Lights) and fleeting Starlink satellites. Enjoy the view!show more

A white hole is a hypothetical formation opposite a... black hole on the space-time arrow. Scientists have not discovered a single white hole, but in theory there should be at least as many of them as black ones. There is an idea that they can be used to travel enormous distances.show more

DFINITY ACTIVITY SURGES AS TRANSACTION COSTS PLUMMET Data from... Chainspect highlights two impressive and important metrics for the DFINITY Foundation ecosystem. First, $ICP's average txn fee has fallen to a new 90 day low of around $0.0000465, making the network altogether more affordable and accessible. At the same time, $ICP processed more than 335 million transactions on May 8 - a significant spike and potentially a sign of real adoption for the network.show more

"I Saw the Light" another great find by an... artist I just discovered. Many of you know his name. Be kind. I don’t give anyone a hard time for not knowing artists past the '90s. Musical discovery doesn’t have an expiration date.show more

🇺🇸 STARS SING AND ASTRONOMERS JUST LEARNED TO LISTEN... BETTER Astronomers studying starquakes in M67, a cluster 3,000 light-years away, discovered a surprising 'stalled note' that could help precisely date stars and trace our galaxy's history. Using data from NASA’s Kepler K2 mission, researchers found that once a red giant’s outer layer becomes 80% of its mass, soundwaves inside the star stall at specific frequencies. This reveals new insight into internal hydrogen burning zones and convective envelopes. The effect varies by star mass and composition—making it a potential galactic timestamp. Source: Phys .orgshow more

We are excited to share the updated Core logo,... part of an ongoing evolution of the brand. Watch for a refreshed website launching soon, with details around new programs and initiatives for the community and builders. More to come...🔥show more

What is driving this crazy $AVAX metric...?! In the... past 7-days alone, Avalanche🔺' stablecoin supply has absolutely ripped +46%, reaching a grand total of more than $1.8 BILLION at time of writing. After the surge, $AVAX is now the 11th largest stablecoin network, ahead of both Plasma and Ripple's $XRP Ledger. Well done to the Ava Labs 🔺 team!show more

Happy New Year from Perceptron ⚫️ Wishing you a... data-rich, signal-clear New Year. Thank you to everyone powering the network: creators, contributors, and nodes around the world. Together we are growing a network shaped by real human insights, and we are glad you are a part of it. What’s one goal you want AI to help you reach this year?show more

🌌🛣️ James Webb Found a Cosmic Highway. Using the... James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have observed a huge structure — a chain of around 20 galaxies stretching millions of light-years across the early universe. This structure is likely part of the cosmic web, where dark matter guides the formation of galaxies along filaments. The light from these galaxies has traveled for over 13 billion years, revealing how the universe began organizing itself into large-scale patterns. This discovery gives us a glimpse of the universe’s early “skeleton” — the framework that shaped everything we see today.show more

Cornell engineers have developed a robotic collective that behaves... less like a machine and more like a material that flows, reshapes, and adapts to its environment without centralized control. The system, called the Cross-Link Collective, consists of dozens of small robots that have limited mobility individually, but together exhibit coordinated and sustained motion. The research, published May 20 in Science Robotics, demonstrates a robotic system that resembles soft matter, continuously deforming and reorganizing as it moves, driven by what researchers call mechanical intelligence. Cornell Duffield College of Engineering Cornell Research & Innovation Read more:show more

These chains have more developer activity than you might... think... According to Chainspect's development dashboard, Cardano Community and DFINITY Foundation have seen growth in their number of developer commits over the past month. In the last 30 days, $ADA has seen 2,356 commits and $ICP has seen 1,411. At the same time, Polkadot $DOT has seen meaningful activity. Though its monthly commits are down -16%, the number of commits still stands at an impressive 1,712.show more

Extending Ownership Beyond the Asset 🌐👤 For years, owning... a collectible meant holding it. That was the entire experience. Now ownership is becoming something more. Collectors can follow their items over time, see how they move between owners, and stay connected to the communities built around each collection. Rather than ending at a single transaction, every item becomes part of a living history shaped by activity and participation. It gives collectors a clearer view of both their assets and the ecosystem around them. Join the collectibles ecosystem today 🎯show more

🚨 BREAKING: Physicists may have found a new route... to plasma-based particle accelerators using relativistic plasma mirrors. The idea is wild: A beam-driven plasma wave acts like a mirror moving near light speed… and reflected light gets compressed from femtoseconds to attoseconds while shifting to X-ray energies. That could mean compact accelerators thousands of times stronger than conventional designs. If this scales experimentally, it may reshape high-energy physics. And conceptually it’s beautiful: Einstein’s relativistic Doppler effect turned into a machine. Could moving plasma structures become the optics of future particle physics? What do you think? Follow me for more frontier physics.show more