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Why ‘cotton candy planet’ exoplanet has experts fascinated WASP-107b is a scorching hot planet outside of our solar system that has been nicknamed the “cotton candy planet” because of its pink hue. This exoplanet has been fascinating to experts for a number of reasons. WASP-107b is one of the hottest …

The highest-energy gamma-ray energy spectrum has been released by China’s cosmic ray observatory On Thursday, November 16, 2023, China’s Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) released the energy spectrum for the highest-energy gamma-ray radiation from the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed to date. The GRB, which occurred on October …

Climate engineering has the potential to slow Antarctic ice loss Climate engineering, also known as solar geoengineering, is a set of theoretical techniques that aim to slow or reverse climate change. One proposed technique is stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), which involves spraying sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere, the layer of …

US and China are squabbling over the lion’s share of the over $100 billion AI chip market The United States and China are currently locked in fierce competition for the lion’s share of the over $100 billion artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. The US is the current leader in the …

Defying Gravity’s Critics: Space Tech Breaks Ground for a Better Earth Defying Gravity’s Critics: Space Tech Breaks Ground for a Better Earth Space technology, once confined to the realm of science fiction, is now a rapidly developing field with the potential to revolutionize our lives on Earth. Despite the high …

At NASA Headquarters, Bulgaria Signs the Artemis Accords On November 9, 2023, Bulgaria became the 32nd country to sign the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters. The Artemis Accords are a set of principles and guidelines for cooperation between nations participating in NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration program. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson …

According to a study, isolated, severe forest fires can have an international influence A study published in the journal Nature Communications in June 2023 found that isolated, severe forest fires can have an international influence. The study found that the smoke from these fires can travel long distances and impact …

Big bang: Dutch firm eyes space baby A Dutch firm is considering the possibility of sending a pregnant woman into space in order to have a baby there. The company, called SpaceLife Origins, believes that this could be a way to create a new generation of humans who are better …

China’s robotic AI chemist creates catalysts to produce oxygen on Mars Chinese scientists have developed an AI robotic chemist that can synthesize catalysts for oxygen production on Mars. The robot, called “Xiao Ai”, is able to independently design, synthesize, and test catalysts, which are essential for splitting water molecules into …

How are the ages of the planets and stars determined by astronomers? How are the ages of the planets and stars determined by astronomers?, Astronomers use a variety of methods to determine the ages of planets and stars. Some of the most common methods include: Radioactive dating: This method is based …