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New Discoveries
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ALMA uncovers a hidden black hole
Black holes are the most mysterious objects in the Universe. Their gravity is dangerously strong. They suck in everything that comes too close. Moreover, they
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Baby star blows gas into space at two different speeds
If you topple a bottle of water, the liquid flows out very fast. But turn over a container of treacle, andit takes ages to empty.
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Baby star grows thanks to magnetic fields in jets
Have you ever played with a magnet? It’s like magic. A magnet has an invisible force field. You can only see it indirectly. For instance
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Learn with Talma
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Is there a lot to see?
ALMA is located in the Atacama Desert. When thinking about a desert, you probably imagine a vast, boring stretch of hot sand, with the occasional
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How are ALMA’s antennas connected?
Your eyes are connected to your brain through thick bundles of nerve cells. These optic nerves transfer the signals from your two retinas to your
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Why are there 66 antennas?
Have you ever noticed that owls have big eyes? That’s because they live at night. During the dark, you need really big eyes to see