Astronomy

A Newly Observed Effect Renders Atoms Transparent to Certain Light Frequencies

A Newly Observed Effect Renders Atoms Transparent to Certain Light Frequencies

At certain frequencies, a phenomenon recently identified as “collectively induced transparency” (CIT) causes groups of atoms to abruptly stop reflecting light. By trapping ytterbium atoms…
A Groundbreaking Study Sheds New Light on the Origins and Composition of Mars

A Groundbreaking Study Sheds New Light on the Origins and Composition of Mars

A new study has revealed fascinating insights into the liquid core at the heart of Mars, adding to our understanding of the planet’s genesis and…
Orion Nebula – a diffuse nebula

Orion Nebula – a diffuse nebula

The Orion Nebula is a bright and colorful cloud of gas and dust located in the constellation Orion. It is one of the most well-known…
The Closest Example of a Black Hole Devouring a Star has Been Found by Astronomers

The Closest Example of a Black Hole Devouring a Star has Been Found by Astronomers

Approximately once every 10,000 years, a galaxy’s supermassive black hole rips apart a passing star, igniting the galaxy’s center. When the central black hole draws…
Combining Observations for Better Superflare Visualization

Combining Observations for Better Superflare Visualization

A group of Japanese astronomers simultaneously observed a superflare on a star from the ground and from space to get a more thorough image of…
China’s First Mars Rover May Never Wake-Sleep

China’s First Mars Rover May Never Wake-Sleep

According to the Planetary Exploration of China (or Tianwen) program run by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the first Chinese rover on Mars may…
NASA Reveals the Truth About Ultra-Luminous X-Ray Sources in the Article “Defying the Eddington Limit”

NASA Reveals the Truth About Ultra-Luminous X-Ray Sources in the Article “Defying the Eddington Limit”

More than 100 times brighter than they ought to be, these things are. NASA’s NuSTAR X-ray telescope observations provide credence to one potential answer to…
Superlattice Coatings Created to Achieve Macroscale Superlubricity

Superlattice Coatings Created to Achieve Macroscale Superlubricity

In order to apply a universal superlattice film to mechanical parts and achieve long-term macroscale superlubricity with self-rejuvenation, a research team led by Prof. Wang…
UK authorities blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

UK authorities blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has rejected Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The CMA has decided that the transaction might “alter…
Omega Nebula – a bright emission nebula

Omega Nebula – a bright emission nebula

The Omega Nebula, also known as the Swan Nebula or the Horseshoe Nebula, is a large, bright-emission nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is…
Lagoon Nebula – a Giant Interstellar Cloud

Lagoon Nebula – a Giant Interstellar Cloud

The Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8 or M8, is a giant interstellar cloud located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is a prominent emission…
Improvement of Knowledge of the Physics of Our Universe

Improvement of Knowledge of the Physics of Our Universe

The physics of our universe is a vast and complex subject that involves the study of the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of…
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