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SALT telescope solves the mystery of the ‘fading’ supergiant star

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

Astronomers utilizing South Africa’s Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) have settled a high-stakes cosmic debate surrounding WOH G64, one of the most extreme stars ever recorded. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, this red supergiant is renowned for its immense luminosity and massive dust clouds. However, recent erratic behaviour, including dramatic dimming and weakened pulsations,…

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Africa: Nansen Award Winners Show Compassion for Refugees Is Far From Fading

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

The UN refugee agency’s (UNHCR) prestigious Nansen Award is shining a light on the people proving that compassion and solidarity with displaced communities remain strong – even in some of the most difficult places on earth. This year’s honourees include five remarkable laureates from Cameroon, Mexico, Ukraine, Iraq and Tajikistan, each recognised for their courage,…