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ESA Discovers Unexpected 'Haze' of Microwave Transmissions

Posted by Unknown on from the god-chain-smokes dept.

astroengine writes "The European space observatory Planck has discovered something peculiar about our galaxy: it's humming in microwaves and, for the moment, the source of the 'hard' radiation surrounding the galaxy's core is a complete mystery. Also, the Milky Way is home to previously unknown 'islands' of cold carbon monoxide gas, helping astronomers uncover the distribution of star-forming regions."

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  1. Wifi by Grindalf · · Score: 4, Funny

    Earthings! We all use sci fi wi fi ... You may not question this! :0)

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  2. "The Question" Answered. by FauxReal · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Why are we here?" To think we finally know the answer to our origin... Our galaxy and everything in it is just some quick heat-n-eat snack for some celestial being. Now that's food for thought.

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    1. Re:"The Question" Answered. by jamiesan · · Score: 5, Funny

      Yes. We ARE Cthulhu's hot pocket.