The colossal shock wave generated by the first stages of a collision between some of the most massive structures in the Universe has just been seen and imaged for the first time. The detection was f… [+3310 chars]
The Rosetta mission to comet 67P/ChuryumovGerasimenko found unexpectedly high concentrations of molecular oxygen in its atmosphere. New results show that these concentrations are enhanced by a cycle … [+2276 chars]
First, we discuss homogeneous five-body quantum systems A\(_5\), i.e., van der Waals clusters of five identical atoms or molecules A. In a previous study of four-body systems22, no mass effect on sca… [+18613 chars]
At a 4,000-meter-long lab facility more than a mile beneath Russias Caucasus mountains, an experiment involving close to two dozen metallic disks composed of a rare radioisotope has revealed an anoma… [+5923 chars]
Crystal structure and band structure of layered SiP2. a, Schematic layered structure of SiP2 (Pnma, group number 62). The x,y,z coordinate system is defined according to the crystal structure, as sho… [+5312 chars]
The blue spiral appeared in the night sky above New Zealand on Sunday. The stargazers in New Zealand were surprised by strange, spiralling light formations in the night sky on Sunday night. The phot… [+2269 chars]
Enlarge/ A rendering of SpaceX's Starship lander on the surface of the Moon. 117 with 78 posters participating, including story author For several years now, NASA has publicly discussed the initial… [+3306 chars]
NASA has launched its latest game, called the Roman Space Observer to spread information about the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope among the younger generations. This is not NASAs first venture into the … [+1747 chars]
Planting forests is one way to mitigate climate change. The origin of seeds is crucial to optimize the success of planted trees and their ability to adapt to future climates. INRAE and ONF (French Na… [+3602 chars]
Each electron has a magnetic moment that aligns itself in a magnetic field. The strength of this magnetic moment, given by the so-called g-factor, can be predicted with extraordinary accuracy by quan… [+4260 chars]
The bacteria in the gut are crucial for our health. They contribute to the development of an effective immune system and ward off pathogens. However, when harmful gut bacteria multiply or beneficial … [+5001 chars]
White dwarf stars (WDs) are the most copious members of the stellar cemetery. It is extensively acknowledged that over 97% of the stars in the universe will turn into WDs. These copious objects are s… [+3025 chars]