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Scientists identify a mystery colour in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings

Scientists identify a mystery colour in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings

Scientists have successfully identified the source of the vibrant blue color in Jackson Pollock's "Number 1A, 1948" as manganese blue, a synthetic pigment. This confirmation, achieved through laser analysis of paint scrapings, marks the first documented use of this specific blue by Pollock. The findings offer insights into Pollock's techniques and contribute to art conservation efforts.

History’s 10 longest lunar eclipses; here’s the list

History’s 10 longest lunar eclipses; here’s the list

Lunar eclipses, transforming the Moon into a copper disc, have fascinated humanity for ages. Some eclipses offer brief glimpses, while others extend for over an hour, captivating observers with their beauty and rarity. NASA's records reveal the ten longest total lunar eclipses, connecting ancient civilizations to modern stargazers in awe of the cosmos' rhythms.

Warning! Solar flares surge to 108 million degrees, threatening satellites, astronauts, and global technology

Warning! Solar flares surge to 108 million degrees, threatening satellites, astronauts, and global technology

A new study reveals solar flares can reach a staggering 108 million degrees Fahrenheit, six times hotter than previously thought. This discovery resolves a decades-old mystery about broadened spectral lines in flare light, indicating superheated ions. The findings are crucial for refining space weather forecasting, protecting satellites, astronauts, and global communication systems from solar storm hazards.

Stephen Hawking’s black hole prediction finally comes true – why it’s a breakthrough for science

Stephen Hawking’s black hole prediction finally comes true – why it’s a breakthrough for science

In 1971, Stephen Hawking theorized that a black hole's event horizon can never shrink. Recently, LIGO confirmed this by observing two black holes merging on January 14, 2025. The resulting black hole's surface area was larger than the sum of the original two, validating Hawking's theory.

Trash to treasure: Scientists create plastic that captures carbon

Trash to treasure: Scientists create plastic that captures carbon

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have developed BAETA, a new material made from upcycled PET plastic that efficiently captures CO2. This innovative solution transforms plastic waste into a valuable resource for combating climate change by absorbing CO2 from the air or industrial exhaust. BAETA offers a sustainable approach to addressing both plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.