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Peculiar Galaxies Collide in Haunting NASA Hubble View

Let this gorgeous galactic pair stare into your soul from deep in space.

Have you ever looked at an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and gotten the feeling you were being watched? Take a gander at Hubble’s view of galaxy pair Arp 107 and you might get the sensation of two celestial eyes peering back.

NASA shared the extraordinary Hubble image on Friday. The two «eyes» are two different galaxies in the process of colliding with each other. Life in space isn’t neat and tidy, even for structures as large as galaxies. They sometimes run into each other, as is the case with this pair.

The large galaxy on the left is a Seyfert galaxy, a type of galaxy named for astronomer Carl Seyfert who described a category of «active» spiral galaxies back in 1943 (PDF link). These bright galaxies have supermassive black holes at their centers and pump out lots of radiation. NASA estimates 10% of all galaxies may be Seyfert galaxies.

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The Seyfert galaxy is a spectacular sight in Hubble’s image. Note the blue spiral and lanes of fog-like dust. But it takes two to tango in a galactic collision. «The smaller companion (right) connects to the larger galaxy by a tenuous seeming ‘bridge’ of dust and gas,» said the European Space Agency. Hubble is a joint project from NASA and ESA.

Arp 107 gets its name from astronomer Halton Arp, creator of the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. That might sound like the title for a rollicking YA sci-fi novel, but it’s actually a catalog of 338 strange and delightful galaxies curated by Arp and released in 1966. Think of it as being like an Audubon guide to oddball galaxies. Arp 107 was a worthy entry thanks to the galaxies’ interactions with each other and the «bridge» between them.

Arp 107 is located 465 million light-years from Earth. The Hubble image shows how the elder space telescope continues to wow with views of the cosmos more than three decades after it launched.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im