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The Global Astronomy & Astrophysics Challenge (GAAC) is officially open for applicants, and it's an incredible opportunity you don’t want to miss🙌 Key Details: Structure: Team-based competition (teams up to 4 members). Focus Area: Astronomy concepts with a strong emphasis on astrophysics. Recognition: Certificates of completion and competitive prizes for top participants. Accessibility: Grade 9-12 students ⏰ Deadline to Register: August 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST). Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your smartest friends and register now using the link Register here🫡 Anyone with a solid background in these topics looking to team up? DM me at @Aurorazs1! Don't miss out. ━━✧Infinity-ScienceX✧━━

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When astronauts close their eyes, they see flashes of light - about once every 3 minutes ✨There is a theory that this phenomenon is due to the effect of high-energy particles (so-called cosmic rays) hitting the retina. However, it wasn’t confirmed experimentally in any way. Perhaps the "flash" effect can be explained by some failures in the nervous system. 📌Closing your eyes in space doesn't bring darkness. It proves our biology is constantly reacting to the invisible energy of the cosmos ━━✧Infinity-ScienceX✧━━

What can you taste with an “electronic tongue”? 👅 "Electronic tongues" are sensor devices used by food manufacturers to evaluate the taste of new products and monitor their quality. While they provide more objective measurements than a human expert, they still can't predict how people actually perceive flavors. Researchers from ITMO University and their colleagues from Russia and the US have developed the first 3D map of bitter and umami tastes. The map reveals how these flavors are perceived, how their molecules interact with taste receptors, and how independently the two taste systems work. To create the map, the team used computer modeling to analyze molecules associated with bitter and umami flavors. By calculating how strongly these molecules bind to taste receptors, the researchers were able to build a matrix of flavors. The new development could help create next-generation electronic tongues capable of distinguishing subtle flavor combinations and predicting how new foods will taste. It will also come in handy for the development of AI algorithm-based digital twins of food products. Guest post by ITMO University