Astronomers Spot Rapidly Growing Rogue Planet Feeding on Surrounding Gas

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October 5, 2025

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Astronomers have discovered that Cha 1107-7626, a rogue planet 620 light-years away, is now the fastest-growing planet ever observed. The massive world consumes six billion tonnes of gas per second, a rate never before recorded. The findings suggest rogue planets can grow in star-like ways, reshaping how scientists view free-floating planetary objects.

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Over 100 Million Buildings Worldwide Could Face Flooding Risk From Rising Seas, Study Warns

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October 6, 2025

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A McGill-led study warns that rising sea levels could endanger more than 100 million buildings across the Global South, with coastal infrastructure in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Americas most at risk. The findings highlight the urgent need for emissions cuts and coastal adaptation.

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China Debuts ‘World’s Mightiest’ Centrifuge Hitting 300 Times Earth’s Gravity

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October 6, 2025

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China has launched CHIEF1300, the world’s largest centrifuge, capable of generating 300 times Earth’s gravity on 22-ton loads. Housed in Hangzhou, the facility enables research in geology, oceans, and materials, simulating disasters and extreme environments. Scientists say it will serve as a global hub for advancing engineering and frontier science.

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Swiss Solar Furnaces Recycling Watchmakers’ Waste Metal

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October 6, 2025

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Swiss firm Panatere has inaugurated two solar furnaces to recycle steel offcuts from the watchmaking industry. Using concentrated sunlight, the system melts waste metal into reusable steel. The initiative aims to produce 1,000 tonnes of green steel annually, promoting a sustainable circular economy in Switzerland’s precision manufacturing sector.