Researchers have discovered a super-fast rotating, ultra-cool brown-dwarf star, measuring its rotational period with bursts of radio waves detected by the Arecibo telescope. This groundbreaking detection reveals new insights into the internal dynamics and magnetic field generation in these objects.
SourcePenn State·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJun 25, 2016
The Second Century Stewardship initiative aims to engage science in America's national parks through a feature-length film and collaborative programs. The partnership will focus on Acadia National Park initially, with the goal of scaling nationally to promote science literacy and park stewardship.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·DateJun 25, 2016