Science & Tech news · 11 November 2026
Researchers propose a model in which the universe is 26.7 billion years old
University of Ottawa researchers report that an alternative model, CCC+TL, matches several astronomical observations without dark matter or dark energy. It puts the universe's age at 26.7 billion years, against the standard 13.8 billion.
Hidden planet found in James Webb images using new starlight-removal method
Researchers have developed a technique called FLIP that uses a digital twin of Webb's NIRCam to subtract starlight from images. It revealed an exoplanet that was concealed in existing James Webb observations.
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Hubble images suggest giant dust cloud near Beta Pictoris may come from a collision
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have seen the "Cat's Tail," a dark dust structure around the young star system Beta Pictoris, in visible light for the first time. They say it may be the aftermath of a collision between large bodies, though the exact process is uncertain.
Robot Builds in Space for the First Time, ScienceDaily Headline Says
A headline on ScienceDaily's front page says a robot has built in space for the first time. The page lists only the headline, with no details on the robot, who made it or what it built.