A new study reveals that a pair of white dwarf stars, located just 150 light-years from Earth, are set to explode in a type 1a supernova in approximately 23 billion years, shining 10 times brighter than the moon. This binary system, WDJ181058.67+311940.94, has a combined mass exceeding 1.56 times that of the sun, making it a record-setting system for its type. The supernova will consist of four explosions triggered by the stars’ close orbit, providing researchers with valuable insights into the mechanisms behind such stellar events and the potential for discovering more similar systems nearby.
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What legal tests are Donald Trump’s tariffs facing? | Trade War News
The legal battle over President Trump's tariff powers is intensifying as small businesses challenge his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, arguing that the law does not explicitly permit tariffs and that trade deficits do not constitute an "unusual and extraordinary threat." The case, VOS Selections v Trump, will be heard by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, potentially setting precedents for Trump's tariffs, including those imposed on Brazil based...
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