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Planetary Sciences May 9, 2024

Exoplanet WASP-69b has a cometlike tail, helping scientists to learn more about how planets evolve

Located 163 light-years from Earth, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet named WASP-69b offers astrophysicists a window into the dynamic processes that shape planets across the galaxy. The star it orbits is baking and stripping away ...

Condensed Matter May 9, 2024

Scientists demonstrate the potential of electron spin to transmit quantum information

The spin of the electron is nature's perfect quantum bit, capable of extending the range of information storage beyond "one" or "zero." Exploiting the electron's spin degree of freedom (possible spin states) is a central ...

Nanophysics May 9, 2024

Researchers demonstrate enhanced radiative heat transfer for nanodevices

Researchers from Japan have been working hard to keep their cool—or at least—keep their nanodevices from overheating. By adding a tiny coating of silicon dioxide to micro-sized silicon structures, they were able to show ...

Astronomy May 9, 2024

Astrophysicists discover a novel method for hunting the first stars

A recent study led by the research group of Professor Jane Lixin Dai of the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has discovered a novel method for detecting the first-generations stars, known as Population ...

Astronomy May 8, 2024

NASA and JAXA XRISM spot iron fingerprints in nearby active galaxy

After starting science operations in February, Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) studied the monster black hole at the center of galaxy NGC 4151.

Astronomy May 8, 2024

Solar max is coming—the sun just released three X-class flares

The sun is increasing its intensity on schedule, continuing its approach to solar maximum. In just over a 24-hour period on May 5 and May 6, 2024, the sun released three X-class solar flares measuring at X1.3, X1.2, and X4.5. ...

Astronomy May 8, 2024

A nebula that extends its hand into space

The Gum Nebula is an emission nebula almost 1400 light-years away. It's home to an object known as "God's Hand" among the faithful. The rest of us call it CG 4.

Astronomy May 8, 2024

Webb presents best evidence to date for rocky exoplanet atmosphere

Researchers using NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope may have detected an atmosphere surrounding 55 Cancri e, a rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for a rocky planet atmosphere ...

Mathematics May 8, 2024

Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you've likely never heard of

Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritize the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without algorithms.

Planetary Sciences May 8, 2024

Exploring the asteroid Apophis with small satellites

The author of a disaster novel couldn't have dreamed it up any better: On a Friday, the thirteenth of all days, the potentially dangerous asteroid (99942) Apophis will come extremely close to humanity.

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