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The world of science is forever evolving.
Within the first six months of 2024, there have been a number of discoveries in astronomy, chemistry and forensic science.
The world of chemistry, astronomy, forensic science, palaeontology, and many other fields of science are slowly but steadily making new developments. This year, in just the first six months, a number of discoveries have been made by scientists and researchers around the world. While many of these discoveries were made after years of research, some of them also happened by accident. Here are some of the top science news of the year so far:
Scientists Discover Exoplanet That Smells Of Rotten Eggs
With the help of the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a “hot Jupiter” planet that has been “stinking like rotten eggs”. This planet is located just 64 lightyears away from Earth. It is full of hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide, which is the prime reason why this planet smells like rotten eggs.
Madhya Pradesh University Researchers Make Nano Fingerprint Powder
Researchers from the Department of Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Dr Harisingh Gour Central University have made a Diatom Nano-fingerprint powder that offers an accurate and eco-friendly alternative to power that is used to trace fingerprints. The newly developed powder effectively lifts fingerprints from various surfaces without compromising its integrity. The project also got a grant for its patent.
Canadian Scientists Create World’s Smallest and Tightest Knot With 54 Atoms
Scientists at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and the Chinese Academy of Sciences created the smallest and the tightest knot of 54 atoms. Surprisingly, this knot was created inadvertently. With this invention, the scientists have also surpassed a 2020 record, where chemists in China created a similar knot with 69 atoms.
Astronomers Discover Black Hole That Is 33 Times Larger Than Sun
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have discovered a new stellar black hole, dubbed Gaia BH3. This black hole was spotted within the Milky Way and is just 2000 light years away from Earth. It is estimated to be 33 times larger than our Sun which makes it the second-largest black hole in the Milky Way.
Palaeontologists Discover Fossil Of 280-million-year-old Apex Predator
Palaeontologists have excavated fossil remains of salamander-like creatures that lived on Earth even before the dinosaurs. This creature has been named Gaiasia jennyae. It was about 8.2 feet long. Its massive head is 2 feet long. Gaiasia Jennyae lived in swamps that were once located in present-day Namibia.
