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Stunning image shows atoms transforming into quantum waves — just as Schrödinger predicted

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 8:00am
A new imaging technique, which captured frozen lithium atoms transforming into quantum waves, could be used to probe some of the most poorly understood aspects of the quantum world.
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The surface of this volcanic exoplanet is hotter than some stars

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 8:00am
Described as being like "Io on steroids," a newly discovered exoplanet is the victim of a tug of war between its neighboring planets and its star.
Categories: Astronomy

How a giant sunspot unleashed solar storms that spawned global auroras that just dazzled us all

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 6:00am
Intense solar activity generated the most extreme geomagnetic storm since 2003 on Friday (May 10), and the action could continue into this week. Here's how it happened.
Categories: Astronomy

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

Sun, 05/12/2024 - 2:00pm
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.
Categories: Astronomy

Scientists could make blazing-fast 6G using curving light rays

Sun, 05/12/2024 - 10:00am
Researchers have discovered a way to curve data-carrying terahertz signals around obstacles, paving the way for ultrafast 6G.
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'Extreme' solar storms cook up sweet Mother's Day auroras for Moms everywhere

Sun, 05/12/2024 - 6:00am
Want to save all the calories from Mother's Day brunch? You can still "sweeten" her holiday with an opportunity to see the northern lights again tonight!
Categories: Astronomy