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What looks much like craggy mountains on a moonlit evening is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula. Captured in infrared light by the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, this image reveals previously obscured areas of star birth. Called the Cosmic Cliffs, the region is actually the edge of a gigantic, gaseous cavity within NGC 3324, roughly 7,600 light-years away. The cavernous area has been carved from the nebula by the intense ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds from extremely massive, hot, young stars located in the center of the bubble, above the area shown in this image. The high-energy radiation from these stars is sculpting the nebula’s wall by slowly eroding it away. NIRCam – with its crisp resolution and unparalleled sensitivity – unveils hundreds of previously hidden stars, and even numerous background galaxies. Several prominent features in this image are described below. • The “steam” that appears to rise from the celestial “mountains” is actually hot, ionized gas and hot dust streaming away from the nebula due to intense, ultraviolet radiation. • Dramatic pillars rise above the glowing wall of gas, resisting the blistering ultraviolet radiation from the young stars. • Bubbles and cavities are being blown by the intense radiation and stellar winds of newborn stars. • Protostellar jets and outflows, which appear in gold, shoot from dust-enshrouded, nascent stars. • A “blow-out” erupts at the top-center of the ridge, spewing gas and dust into the interstellar medium. • An unusual “arch” appears, looking like a bent-over cylinder. This period of very early star formation is difficult to capture because, for an individual star, it lasts only about 50,000 to 100,000 years – but Webb’s extreme sensitivity and exquisite spatial resolution have chronicled this rare event. Located roughly 7,600 light-years away, NGC 3324 was first cat

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Stars Made Us, And, We Made Stars.

August 3, 2023

In life’s grand weave, where fate’s threads play,A dance of dreams, luck’s fleeting sway,Stars may guide, but do not bind,In our hearts, our paths we find. Born to chance, yet…

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Oppenheimer, The Manhattan Project And The Dawn Of The Atomic Age

July 25, 2023

The Manhattan Project stands as one of the most remarkable scientific endeavours in history, characterized by the successful development of the world’s first atomic weapons during World War II. This…

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The 7 Types of Rest You Need to Recharge

July 21, 2023

In our fast-paced, modern lives, the demands of work, relationships, and daily responsibilities can leave us feeling drained and fatigued. In the pursuit of productivity, we often overlook the importance…

Meetings of the Ministers of Defence at NATO Headquarters in Brussels

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NATO Strengthens European Military Deterrent Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

July 12, 2023

NATO, a transatlantic security alliance comprising 31 member countries, is bolstering its military deterrent in Europe in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The alliance, established during the Cold War,…

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Nuclear Energy. Super Big Energy Hiding In Super Small Spaces.

July 7, 2023

Atomic Energy refers to energy released through processes that involve the nucleus of an atom. This can occur through nuclear ﬁssion, where a heavy atom is split into smaller parts,…

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The Paradox Of Prosperity. Can Wealth Really Be Inherited?

July 7, 2023

In the lavish courtrooms of economic discourse, a peculiar paradox is often put on trial – the paradox of prosperity. Can true, sustainable national wealth truly be inherited or does…

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The Changing Of The Code With The Changing Seasons.

July 6, 2023

It was a radiant afternoon in the heart of London, a rarity that even the sun seemed to cherish. In a corner of The Circuit Café, a quaint little escape…

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The Changing Of The Code With The Changing Seasons.

July 6, 2023

It was a radiant afternoon in the heart of London, a rarity that even the sun seemed to cherish. In a corner of The Circuit Café, a quaint little escape…

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Exploring The Future With The Past. The Pros And Cons of C++ In An Evolving Programming Landscape.

July 4, 2023

While Python has gained significant popularity in the domains you mentioned, there are still several reasons why C++ and other programming languages continue to be relevant and valuable. Let’s explore…

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Lahaina Wildfires – Here’s How You Can Help

Stars Made Us, And, We Made Stars.

Oppenheimer, The Manhattan Project And The Dawn Of The Atomic Age

The 7 Types of Rest You Need to Recharge

NATO Strengthens European Military Deterrent Amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Nuclear Energy. Super Big Energy Hiding In Super Small Spaces.

The Paradox Of Prosperity. Can Wealth Really Be Inherited?

The Changing Of The Code With The Changing Seasons.

The Changing Of The Code With The Changing Seasons.

Exploring The Future With The Past. The Pros And Cons of C++ In An Evolving Programming Landscape.

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