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Counting the Cosmos: About 200 sextillion stars in the universe
science1 month ago

Counting the Cosmos: About 200 sextillion stars in the universe

Scientists estimate there are roughly 200 sextillion (2×10^23) stars in the universe by first counting the roughly 2 trillion galaxies, then multiplying by a typical galaxy’s star count (about 100 billion). Using the Milky Way as a model, they extrapolate to the entire cosmos, noting the Sun is just one of these stars and that many stars are red dwarfs. The article emphasizes how astronomers combine galaxy counts with stellar statistics to reach this staggering total.

via Yahoo|
#astronomy#galaxies#milky-way
Boldy’s late power-play goal lifts Wild to 3-2 series lead in Dallas
sports5 months ago

Boldy’s late power-play goal lifts Wild to 3-2 series lead in Dallas

Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal late in the second period as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. Kirill Kaprizov added an empty-netter with two minutes left and Mats Zuccarello returned with a goal, while Michael McCarron also scored for Minnesota and Jesper Wallstedt stopped 20 shots. Dallas tied the game on a Miro Heiskanen one-timer after a Jason Robertson score late in the third, but the Wild head home for Game 6 with a chance to clinch their first playoff series since 2015.

via NBC Sports|
#game-5#nhl#sports
Wild Grab Game 5 Win, Seize 3-2 Series Edge Over Stars
sports5 months ago

Wild Grab Game 5 Win, Seize 3-2 Series Edge Over Stars

Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead, continuing their strong five-on-five play. Mats Zuccarello returned and scored, Matt Boldy added a power-play goal, and Michael McCarron’s third-period tally proved decisive, with Kirill Kaprizov sealing it with an empty-netter after assisting on two goals. Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 20 saves as Dallas again struggled at even strength. Minnesota also dealt with Jonas Brodin’s injury, while Dallas churned through lineup changes and seeks answers for Game 6 in St. Paul with a potential series-ending scenario looming and Colorado awaiting in the next round.

via The New York Times|
#five-on-five#nhl#playoffs
Stars Even Series as Oettinger Shines in Game 2 Win
sports5 months ago

Stars Even Series as Oettinger Shines in Game 2 Win

Dallas bounced back from a shaky Game 1 with a fast, physical effort and a standout performance from goalie Jake Oettinger, who stopped 28 shots as the Stars defeated Minnesota 4-2 to even the series at 1-1. The Wild’s top line was quieter after an explosive first game, Zuccarello was out with an injury, and Dallas neutralized the middle of the ice on special teams, while Colinear penalties by the Foligno brothers and timely Stars goals helped swing momentum. The series heads to St. Paul tied 1-1.

via The New York Times|
#jake-oettinger#minnesota-wild#nhl
science5 months ago

Star Visibility in Space Photos: Exposure Rules and Artemis II Proves It

The piece explains that stars often don’t appear in space photos because cameras are set to expose for bright foregrounds (like the Moon or Earth), washing out the dim stars. An Artemis II flyby eclipse showed stars clearly when the Sun was blocked, confirming the exposure physics. The article also highlights Artemis II mission milestones and includes a broader roundup of related science and culture stories.

via Upworthy|
#artemis-ii#nasa#photography
Wild-Stars First-Round Playoff Schedule Revealed
sports5 months ago

Wild-Stars First-Round Playoff Schedule Revealed

The NHL announced Minnesota Wild's first-round playoff schedule against the Dallas Stars: Game 1 on Apr 18 in Dallas at 4:30 p.m. CT, Game 2 on Apr 20 in Dallas at 8:30 p.m. CT, Games 3 and 4 in Minnesota on Apr 22 and Apr 25 at 8:30 p.m. CT and 4:30 p.m. CT respectively, with potential Games 5–7 if necessary; tickets, watch parties, and broadcast details were also released.

via NHL.com|
#nhl#playoffs#schedule
Cosmic fossil star unlocks secrets of the universe's first generations
astronomy6 months ago

Cosmic fossil star unlocks secrets of the universe's first generations

Astronomers identified PicII-503, an extremely metal-poor second-generation star in the dwarf galaxy Pictor II, with just 1/40,000th the Sun's iron and a striking carbon overabundance. This rare star acts as a fossil record of the universe's earliest element production, offering clues about how the first stars enriched later generations and linking to signatures seen in Milky Way halo stars; the discovery was reported in Nature Astronomy.

via Space|
#astronomy#pictor-ii#population-ii
Magnetism Steers Sun‑Like Stars’ Spin Across a Lifetime, Study Says
space7 months ago

Magnetism Steers Sun‑Like Stars’ Spin Across a Lifetime, Study Says

A high‑resolution magnetohydrodynamic simulation of solar‑type interiors on Japan’s Fugaku supercomputer shows sun‑like stars maintain a solar‑like rotation (equator speeds ahead of the poles) throughout their lifetimes, overturning a 45‑year theory of anti‑solar rotation and highlighting the dominant role of magnetic fields and turbulence; the model reproduces the Sun’s rotation and predicts the magnetic field weakens gradually with age, though direct observations remain challenging.

via Interesting Engineering|
#magnetic-fields#magnetohydrodynamics#rotation
Stars land Bunting from Predators in 2026 third-round deal
sports7 months ago

Stars land Bunting from Predators in 2026 third-round deal

Dallas Stars acquire forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a 2026 third-round draft pick; the 30-year-old has 31 points in 61 games this season and is in the final year of his contract, potentially becoming a free agent after the season. Dallas, riding a franchise-best 10-game win streak, adds scoring and physicality as Nashville continues its midseason roster shakeups ahead of a playoff push.

via NHL.com|
#bunting#free-agent#nhl
100 Days Out, 100 Players: The Athletic Staff's Picks for World Cup 2026
sports7 months ago

100 Days Out, 100 Players: The Athletic Staff's Picks for World Cup 2026

With 100 days until World Cup 2026, The Athletic asked 100 staff members to name the players they’re most excited to watch, producing a diverse list that goes beyond Messi vs. Ronaldo to highlight megastars, breakout stars, and players from nations hitting their first finals, including names like Haaland, Yamal, Endrick, Davies, and many others from across the globe.

via The New York Times|
#football#rising-talent#sports
Phoenix Rising: Behemoth Star WOH G64 Remains a Red Supergiant
space8 months ago

Phoenix Rising: Behemoth Star WOH G64 Remains a Red Supergiant

New spectroscopic analysis of the behemoth star WOH G64 in the Large Magellanic Cloud finds it remains a red supergiant and not a yellow hypergiant or imminent supernova as previously thought. Titanium oxide detected in its atmosphere and a possible binary companion suggest gas is being redistributed rather than the star dying soon, painting a picture of a phoenix-like resurgence rather than an explosive end.

via Live Science|
#astronomy#binary-star#red-supergiant