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An artistic representation of Chiron’s nucleus surrounded by debris and a coma of dust and gas. Credit: William Gonzalez Sierra UCF researchers utilized the James Webb Space Telescope to uncover unique characteristics of (2060) Chiron, a distant “centaur” that exhibits traits of both a comet and an asteroid. These findings provide valuable insights into the origins of our Solar System. Although our Solar System is billions of years old, we’ve only recently gained deeper insight into one of its most dynamic and intriguing members: (2060) Chiron. Chiron belongs to a group of celestial objects known as “Centaurs.” These objects orbit...

Breaking: Studies indicate excess Dihydrogen Monoxide is the leading cause of the weather problems in Houston. Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) in the atmosphere can also facilitate severe climate change.... Frequently Asked Questions About Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) What is Dihydrogen Monoxide? Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the highly reactive hydroxyl radical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins, disrupt cell membranes, and chemically alter critical neurotransmitters. The atomic components of DHMO are found in a number of...

Thirty-four people were hospitalized late Tuesday with carbon monoxide poisoning after a family used a barbecue cooker inside a garage ... "This all could have been avoided if they'd had a carbon monoxide detector in their home,"

The news of a family’s death from carbon monoxide poisoning over Thanksgiving weekend may have saved the lives of a family ... A family of eight bought the last three CO detectors from a store in Frisco and installed them Sunday night. Monday morning, the family was awoken when the detectors activated... When firefighters arrived, they found the levels of CO were about 350 parts per million -- twice the toxic limit.