eznews.inThe Royal Observatory of Greenwich has announced the winners of the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year award, celebrating 17 years of exceptional astrophotography. This year's overall winners, Weitang Liang, Qi Yang, and Chuhong Yu, captured a stunning image of the Andromeda Galaxy's core at AstroCamp Observatory in Spain, expressing their surprise and gratitude for the recognition. The competition features nine categories, each with a winner, runner-up, and highly commended entry, culminating in a £10,000 prize for the overall winner. Notable categories include the Annie Maunder Open Category, which encourages artistic interpretations of astronomy. Dr. Ed Bloomer, a judge and astronomer at the Royal Observatory, praised the thought-provoking nature of this year's entries. The winning images will be showcased in an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in London, opening on September 12, 2025. 
Published: Sep 12 2025, 5 pmeznews.inA disturbing video has emerged showing a man extracting a writhing mass of "daddy longlegs" from a cave wall, a term that encompasses around 6,000 species of arachnids belonging to the Opiliones order. While the sight may evoke fear, this clustering behavior is typical among these creatures, as they often gather in groups for warmth in the cool, dark environments of caves and to protect themselves from potential predators. The phenomenon highlights the fascinating yet unsettling aspects of arachnid behavior, as these creatures adapt to their surroundings for survival. The video has sparked a mix of fascination and horror among viewers, illustrating the complex relationship humans have with the natural world.
Published: Sep 09 2025, 7 pmeznews.inBlack holes, known for their ability to lose mass and energy over time through Hawking radiation, may eventually explode into nothingness. Smaller black holes emit more radiation, leading to a potential explosion, particularly for primordial black holes (PBHs) formed shortly after the Big Bang. While it is estimated that a standard PBH would explode roughly every 100,000 years, researchers suggest that if PBHs possess a hypothetical dark electric charge, their explosion rate could increase to once every decade. This would make them detectable with current telescopes, offering a unique opportunity to study the universe's fundamental properties. Theoretical physicists at UMass Amherst emphasize that observing Hawking radiation from these PBHs could provide insights into dark matter and other cosmic mysteries. Their findings, published in *Physical Review Letters*, highlight the importance of exploring these scenarios to uncover the universe's hidden secrets.
Published: Sep 11 2025, 9 pmeznews.inEurope's most significant volcanic threat, the Campi Flegrei caldera in Italy, has experienced heightened seismic activity over the past two decades, particularly since early 2022. This 13-kilometer-wide caldera, located beneath densely populated areas including Pozzuoli and parts of Naples, has seen a dramatic increase in tremors, with over 54,000 earthquakes recorded between January 2022 and March 2025—more than four times the number previously detected. Despite concerns, researchers using AI to analyze seismic data report no signs of an imminent eruption, as the quakes are shallow and linked to an underground hydrothermal system rather than magma movement. The last major eruption occurred in 1538, reshaping the landscape and burying nearby villages. While the current unrest mirrors past uplift patterns, scientists assure that there is no immediate danger, allowing residents to breathe a little easier. The findings are detailed in the journal Science.
Published: Sep 13 2025, 12 ameznews.inA personalized mRNA vaccine targeting pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has shown promising results in a phase 1 clinical trial, inducing significant immune responses and potentially delaying cancer relapse. The vaccine, known as adjuvant autogene cevumeran, was administered to 16 patients post-surgery, alongside immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Remarkably, half of the participants exhibited a robust T cell response, with none showing signs of cancer progression after 18 months, compared to a median recurrence time of 13.4 months in non-responders. PDAC is notoriously aggressive, accounting for a significant number of cancer deaths in the U.S., and current treatments have limited efficacy. This trial suggests that mRNA-based neoantigen vaccines could pave the way for new therapeutic strategies in treating this challenging cancer. The study, published in *Nature*, emphasizes the need for larger trials to further explore this innovative approach.
Published: Sep 14 2025, 3 ameznews.inA small clinical trial of a vaccine targeting triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) has shown promising results, with researchers reporting robust immune responses among the 16 participants who received three doses. TNBC, which accounts for 10-15% of breast cancer cases, is known for its aggressive nature and limited treatment options. The vaccine, developed by Anixa Biosciences in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic, targets the protein α-lactalbumin, prevalent in many TNBC tumors. Participants experienced minimal side effects, primarily skin irritation at the injection site, and 75% exhibited a T cell immune response. Following these encouraging findings, the team is recruiting for further trials to assess the vaccine's efficacy in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, as well as its safety in patients at high genetic risk for breast cancer. The results were presented at the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, highlighting the urgent need for new treatment options for this challenging cancer type.
Published: Sep 14 2025, 4 ameznews.inThe lion's mane jellyfish (_Cyanea capillata_) has earned the title of the heaviest jellyfish in the world, weighing an impressive 1 metric ton—over twice the weight of a grand piano. This remarkable creature, primarily composed of soft tissue, boasts more than 1,000 tentacles arranged in eight clusters, with some tentacles reaching lengths of up to 30.5 meters (100 feet). Known for its painful sting, the lion's mane jellyfish uses its tentacles to capture small fish and other jellyfish. While some debate exists regarding the largest jellyfish, with the Nomura's jellyfish also being a contender, the lion's mane remains a fascinating marine giant. Its tentacles have even been referenced in literature, notably in Arthur Conan Doyle's _The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane_. In contrast, the smallest jellyfish, the irukandji, is just 5 centimeters across but is among the most venomous, highlighting the diverse nature of these oceanic creatures.
Published: Sep 13 2025, 8 pmeznews.inIn the remote Australian outback, approximately 1,500 kilometers from the nearest city, lies the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap, a highly secretive military base operated by Australia and the United States. Established during the Cold War in 1966, it was initially presented as a space research facility but has since been revealed to serve as a key intelligence hub for the CIA, gathering data from spy satellites on Soviet military capabilities. With around 1,000 personnel, equally split between Australians and Americans, access to Pine Gap is strictly prohibited, leading to comparisons with the infamous Area 51. The facility is believed to play a crucial role in global surveillance and military operations, including significant involvement in conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. Despite calls for transparency and protests against its activities, Pine Gap remains a focal point for conspiracy theories, particularly regarding alleged government cover-ups involving UFOs.
Published: Sep 13 2025, 5 pmeznews.inNew Zealand's Nelson Cave, home to the country's largest spider, the Nelson Cave spider (_Spelungula cavernicola_), will close for a year to protect its unique population. The cave, also known as Crazy Paving Cave due to its distinctive floor pattern, has seen a decline in spider reproduction, with only one egg sac containing around 50 spiderlings observed since 2018. The Department of Conservation attributes this decline to increased human visitation, which may disrupt breeding. While spider numbers have risen since 2019, likely due to reduced visitor traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus remains on enhancing breeding success. The Nelson Cave spider, a species protected under New Zealand's Wildlife Act, is considered a vital link to the evolutionary history of spiders, having existed for approximately 350 million years. The cave's closure aims to facilitate a resurgence in spider populations, allowing them to thrive undisturbed.
Published: Sep 12 2025, 3 ameznews.inIn 1977, a rare hybrid rhino named Nasi was born at Dvůr Králové Zoo, the only known offspring of a northern and southern white rhino, highlighting the precarious status of the northern white rhino, now on the brink of extinction with just two individuals remaining. In a groundbreaking effort to save the species, scientists successfully performed in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in 2023, transferring a lab-created embryo into a southern white rhino surrogate in Kenya. Tragically, the surrogate, Curra, died from bacterial exposure, but a necropsy revealed a 70-day-old fetus, proving the IVF process was viable. The team now aims to use oocytes from Fatu, one of the last northern white rhinos, for another IVF attempt. Experts believe that southern white rhinos could serve as effective surrogates, and ongoing genetic research aims to restore lost genetic diversity, crucial for establishing a stable population of northern white rhinos in the future.
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