This solar cycle, the sun's activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted
What do you feel when you see the aurora?
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News tagged with low-mass
New massive brown dwarf discovered
Astronomers report the discovery of a new massive brown dwarf using the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF). The newly detected object is about 80 times more massive than Jupiter and orbits a low-mass star. The finding was detailed ...
New exoplanet discovery builds better understanding of planet formation
An international team of scientists has discovered an unusual Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a low-mass star called TOI-4860, located in the Corvus constellation.
Planetary Sciences
Aug 3, 2023
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Eclipsing binary detected in the open cluster NGC 2232
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), European astronomers have discovered an eclipsing binary in the open cluster NGC 2232. The binary, designated TIC 43152097, is the first such system detected in this ...
Using cosmic weather to study which worlds could support life
As the next generation of giant, high-powered observatories begin to come online, a new study suggests that their instruments may offer scientists an unparalleled opportunity to discern what weather may be like on far-away ...
Astrobiology
Jul 27, 2023
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Astronomers discover striking evidence of 'unusual' stellar evolution
Astronomers have found evidence that some stars boast unexpectedly strong surface magnetic fields, a discovery that challenges current models of how they evolve.
Astronomy
Jul 17, 2023
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Observations explore the evolution of quasi-periodic oscillations in two X-ray binaries
Using the Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) and the Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER), astronomers from China and India have observed two X-ray binaries known as GX 339−4 and EXO 1846−031. Results ...
Astronomers observe the first radiation belt seen outside of our solar system
Astronomers have described the first radiation belt observed outside our solar system, using a coordinated array of 39 radio dishes from Hawaii to Germany to obtain high-resolution images. The images of persistent, intense ...
Astronomy
May 15, 2023
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Opinion: Low-cost, high-quality public transportation will serve the public better than free rides
Public transit systems face daunting challenges across the U.S., from pandemic ridership losses to traffic congestion, fare evasion and pressure to keep rides affordable. In some cities, including Boston, Kansas City and ...
Economics & Business
Apr 14, 2023
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JWST reveals the chemistry of disks around young stars where rocky planets form
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have taken a first look at their data that probe the chemistry of the regions of disks around young stars where rocky planets form. Already at that stage, the data reveal ...
Astronomy
Apr 13, 2023
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