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Close-up images show how stars explode in real time by Noelle Toumey Reetz, Georgia State University - edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Astronomers have captured images of two stellar explosions—known as novae—within days of their eruption and in unprecedented detail. The breakthrough provides direct evidence that these explosions are more complex than previously thought, with multiple outflows of material and, in some cases, dramatic delays in the ejection process. "Novae are more than fireworks in our galaxy—they are laboratories for extreme physics," said Professor Laura Chomiuk, a co-author from Michigan State University and an expert on stellar explosions. "By seeing how and when the material is ejected, we can finally connect the dots between the nuclear reactions on the star's surface, the geometry of the ejected material and the high-energy radiation we detect from space." The findings challenge the long-held view that nova eruptions are single, impulsive events. Instead, they point to a variety of ejection pathways, including multiple outflows and delayed envelope release, reshaping our understanding of these cosmic blasts. "This is just the beginning," Aydi said. "With more observations like these, we can finally start answering big questions about how stars live, die and affect their surroundings. Novae, once seen as simple explosions, are turning out to be much richer and more fascinating than we imagined." Article link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-images-stars-real.html#lightbox Pic Descriptions: Artistic impression of Nova V1674 Herculis. Credit: The CHARA Array Scientists at Georgia State's CHARA Array captured images of Nova V1674 Herculis—one of the fastest stellar explosions on record. Images of Nova V1674 Herculis obtained 2.2 days (left) and 3.2 days (middle) after the explosion. The images reveal the formation of two distinct, perpendicular outflows of gas, as highlighted by the green arrows. The panel on the right shows an artistic impression of the explosion. Credit: The CHARA Array

My educated guess would be it is the return of the same land that dropped out of the Service Year Report a couple of years ago, namely Norfolk Island?.... FWIW the other changes over the last couple of years include both Lebanon and Russia no longer reporting individually, but instead being included in the 'other lands' where the work is restricted; Swaziland being renamed Eswatini; and Macedonia being renamed North Macedonia.

Our CO is Shannon Rainey. In his prayers, he mentions the approximately 118,000 congregations and the 240 lands. He mentioned the 240 lands during his visit in October. Today, at the Circuit Assembly, in his prayer he mentioned 241 lands. This caught my attention. Do we know what land has been added to the report since October?

Yes, unfortunately, the last episode of the season was not my fav. 😕

"Letter of the Law" is often contrary to the spirit of the law since the language used in creating man's laws are usually wordy and convoluted.

Joshua heard Jehovah say, “Read it in an undertone day and night… for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely” — Josh 1:8. Those words were given to a man stepping into a role he had never carried before. Strength would not come from talent. Wisdom would not come from experience. His footing would come from the quiet, steady rhythm of letting Jehovah’s voice enter his mind again and again until obedience became instinct. The same pattern sits inside the counsel about reading and writing. The world may decide those skills matter for some but not for others—but Jehovah does not design His sons and daughters to live by someone else’s limits. He hands each of us a book that reveals His heart, and He invites us to handle it well, to let its sound settle into the inner places where decisions are formed. When we keep at it—when we fight through obstacles, fatigue, discouragement, or the voice that says “you’re not able”—Jehovah notices the effort. The skills grow. But something deeper grows with them. We begin to sense His nearness in the very act of reading. We catch His tone in the pages. We see His patience in the way He deals with imperfect people. And little by little, His thinking starts guiding ours. That’s the real success Joshua 1:8 points to—not applause, not personal achievement, but the quiet courage that comes from walking in step with the One who speaks through His Word. And every time we return to that Word, whether stumbling or confident, Jehovah draws a little closer. — Josh 1:8; 1 Tim 4:13; 1 Tim 4:15.

Replace IS actually more expensive because you have to pay for the extra letter.

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Repair is less expensive than replace.

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Trashed reputations are hard to repair.

Received mail should be sorted, answered, filed, and/or trashed.

Degrees can refer to temperatures, angles, compass directions or the amount of education a person received.

Sunday, December 7 Read it in an undertone day and night, in order to observe carefully all that is written in it; for then your way will be successful and then you will act wisely.—Josh. 1:8. A Christian woman needs to develop practical skills. Some skills that a girl learns in childhood will continue to benefit her throughout her life. For example, learn to read and write well. In some cultures, reading and writing are not considered to be important skills for women to learn. However, they are essential skills for every Christian. (1 Tim. 4:13) So do not allow any obstacle to stop you from learning to read and write well. How will you be rewarded? Such skills may help you to find and keep a job. You will become a better student and teacher of God’s Word. Best of all, you will draw closer to Jehovah as you read his Word and meditate on it.—1 Tim. 4:15. w23.12 20 ¶10-11

Also have never said, "It's all good." Seems this saying cannot possibly be true.

Professionals are anyone being paid for a service or anyone with one more certification than the person speaking; paraprofessionals have one less degree.

suspicious looking was a rendering by the patient, not self comment by the mole.

Surgeries are held by various professionals

i've been loving that series!

IMLST I must let shadows talk. STALK

Cooperation does not mean having simultaneous surgeries

A talking Mole?

Today everyone x-rays total sarcasm I M L S T

Also just heard: I wanna hold you ham and Obama's elf.

A lot of wives complain that their husbands do not listen. I have never heard my wife say this. She may have.