Physicists consider black holes one of the most mysterious objects that exist. Ironically, they’re also considered one of the simplest. For years, physicists like me have been looking to prove that black holes are more complex than they seem. And a newly approved European space mission called LISA will help us with this hunt. Research […]
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet larger than Jupiter but incredibly lightweight, similar to cotton candy. The planet, named WASP-193b, has an unusually low density compared to gas giants like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Lead author Khalid Barkaoui from MIT describes the planet as “super fluffy” due to its composition of predominantly light gases rather […]
Astrophysical Journal Letters (2024). DOI: 10.3847/2041-8213/ad35c7″> Top: three-color (HSC r, i, and z-band) composite image around C1 and C2, the two reddest sources at the center. The inset shows an expanded view of C1 and C2. Bottom: two-dimensional FOCAS spectrum of C1 (upper trace of light) and C2 (lower trace), created by stacking all available […]
Researchers at Princeton University have made a breakthrough in understanding kinetic magnetism by using ultracold atoms in a laser-built lattice to image a new type of polaron, revealing how impurity motion in an atomic array causes robust magnetism at high temperatures. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Physicists from Princeton University Founded in 1746, Princeton University is a private […]
Astronomers find the biggest known batch of planet ingredients swirling around young star May 14, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication reputable news agency proofread by Marcia Dunn This composite radio and […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered what they believe is the biggest known batch of planet-making ingredients swirling around a young star. The diameter of this colossal disk is roughly 3,300 times the distance between Earth and the sun, with enough gas and dust to form super-sized planets in far-flung orbits, the U.S. and […]
A strange category of chemicals present in the early days of the solar system has mystified scientists for years—until now. These materials, called p-nuclei or proton-rich nuclei, are a rare group of isotopes of elements heavier than iron that have a low amount of neutrons. Scientists haven’t been sure how these isotopes originated, but according […]
Astronomers discover WASP-193b, a giant planet with a density similar to that of cotton candy May 14, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by University de Liege P0 is […]
Scientists develop sticky pesticide to combat pest insects May 14, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Wageningen University A chrysanthemum plant sprayed with sticky droplets to trap small […]