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Astrophysics
Scientific news within the field of astrophysics, from news of solar eclipses to star behavior.
Newborn Particles Interact with Electromagnetic Fields to Create Pulsars
Pulsars, the radiation pulses emitted by rotating neutron stars at very regular intervals, have very strong…
Dark Matter Signals Might be Present in Particle Detector Data
Dark matter, first proposed by Lord Kelvin in 1884 and named by Henri Poincaré in 1906, is undetectable by current…
Tiny, More Powerful Particle Accelerators Possible with New Laser Technique
By observing electrons that have been accelerated to extremely high energies, scientists are able to unlock clues…
Prototype Particle Accelerator Fits on a Chip
Whether bigger is better or small really is beautiful, technology advances tend to start big and get smaller. We’ve…
Into the Void: Engineers Create the “Blackest Black”
“The blackest black” is a shade coveted by optical engineers seeking to create more effective blinders to reduce…
Jupiter’s Aurora Created by Alternating Rather than Direct Currents
The largest planet in the solar system also has the brightest aurora, with a radiant power of 100 terawatts. It…
How Researchers Want to Fight Fires in Space
Fire in any kind of confined space or controlled atmosphere is even more terrifying than it is in the wild. Fires…
Metalworking Inspired By the Stars
Even astrophysicists have begun taking an interest in EMO Hannover. Garching-based Dr. Theo Steininger and Dr.…
Interstellar asteroid zips through the solar system observed by astronomers
Astronomers recently scrambled to observe an intriguing asteroid that zipped through the solar system on a steep…
Aging Red Star Pictured Blowing Off Smoky Bubble
To capture a beautiful view of a delicate bubble of expelled material around the red star U Antilae, astronomers…