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Plasma Physics 1 hour ago

Fusion-energy quest makes big advance with EU-Japan reactor

The inauguration of the world's most powerful fusion machine brings the dream of clean, safe and abundant power closer.

Astronomy 1 hour ago

Merging nuclear physics experiments and astronomical observations to advance equation-of-state research

For most stars, neutron stars and black holes are their final resting places. When a supergiant star runs out of fuel, it expands and then rapidly collapses on itself. This act creates a neutron star—an object denser than ...

Astronomy 3 hours ago

The 'devil comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks has finally become visible from Australia. What can we expect?

If you're a fan of all things space, you've doubtless heard about the "devil comet," which has been captivating keen-eyed observers in the northern hemisphere for the past few weeks. Now it's our turn, as comet 12P/Pons–Brooks ...

Social Sciences 23 hours ago

Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats

Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don't add up.

Astronomy Apr 18, 2024

Hubble goes hunting for small main belt asteroids

Like boulders, rocks, and pebbles scattered across a landscape, asteroids come in a wide range of sizes. Cataloging asteroids in space is tricky because they are faint and they don't stop to be photographed as they zip along ...

Space Exploration Apr 18, 2024

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it

The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly.

Astronomy Apr 18, 2024

Researchers investigate three star-forming regions, identify hundreds young stellar objects

Using data from various space telescopes and astronomical surveys, Armenian researchers have investigated three star-forming regions. The study identified hundreds of young stellar objects and provided important information ...

Environment Apr 18, 2024

Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour

With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn't really pour or flood—at least nothing like what drenched the United Arab Emirates and paralyzed Dubai, meteorologists said.

Astronomy Apr 17, 2024

Astronauts to patch up NASA's NICER telescope

NASA is planning to repair NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer), an X-ray telescope on the International Space Station, during a spacewalk later this year. It will be the fourth science observatory in orbit ...

Astronomy Apr 17, 2024

Researchers unveil unique tidal disruption event with pronounced early optical bump

A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) presented a detailed analysis of a tidal disruption event (TDE) with unique characteristics, providing ...

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