Scientists used neutron scattering techniques to study mAb clustering, revealing extended clusters in high-viscosity solutions. The insights could help design devices for delivering biopharmaceuticals at high concentrations.
SourceInstitut Laue-Langevin·JournalBiophysical Journal·DateMay 19, 2014
Researchers have discovered a gas giant exoplanet, GU Psc b, located 2,000 times closer to its star than Earth is to the Sun. The planet's massive size and distance from its star make it an ideal object for studying giant exoplanets.
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Researchers found that the magnetic field of a neutron star takes on a stable structure and evolution slows down, challenging previous theoretical models. The discovery could help scientists measure neutron star properties and gain insights into matter at extreme densities.
SourceMcGill University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 6, 2014
Astronomers have found the closest, second-brightest hypervelocity star, speeding at 1 million mph. The star probes the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center and the halo of mysterious dark matter, providing insights into the galaxy's structure.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMay 6, 2014
Researchers used the interstellar medium as a lens to magnify and observe radio wave emission from a small rotating neutron star, achieving highest resolution ever measured. This technique allowed them to study pulsars, which emit pulsed radio waves, and potentially unlock new insights into their physics.
SourceInternational Centre for Radio Astronomy Research·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMay 5, 2014
Coca-Cola has partnered with A*STAR to leverage the agency's research capabilities and tap into its expertise in advanced technologies. This partnership aims to optimize production processes, gain insights into consumer needs, and boost A*STAR's food and nutrition research activities.
SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·DateApr 30, 2014
Astronomers confirm first self-lensing binary star system, where the closer star's mass is measured by its magnifying effect on light from its companion. This discovery improves research on white dwarfs and galaxy age, using gravitational lensing to reveal new insights into these celestial objects.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalScience·DateApr 21, 2014
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Researchers from NASA working with the University of Notre Dame have detected an Earth-like planet, Kepler-186f, in the habitable zone of a cool star. The planet has conditions suitable for liquid water to exist on its surface, increasing the likelihood of supporting life.
SourceUniversity of Notre Dame·JournalScience·DateApr 17, 2014
Researchers at SISSA have discovered that neutron stars can be described with just three parameters: mass, angular momentum, and quadrupole moment, independent of the equation of state. This finding has major implications for understanding these complex objects.
SourceInternational School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 25, 2014
Dr. Ed Cackett has received a $550,000 NSF CAREER Award to study neutron stars and accretion in binary systems. He will also develop a program to bring solar telescopes to local schools, enhancing hands-on science education.
SourceWayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research·DateMar 18, 2014
The NuSTAR mission has produced the first map of high-energy X-ray emissions from a supernova remnant, revealing details about the core explosion and its effects on the surrounding gas and dust. The observations provide new insights into the fundamental physics of nuclear explosions and their role in creating life's essential elements.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature·DateFeb 19, 2014
Researchers found a massive asteroid around PSR J0738-4042, which is being pounded by asteroids and could form planets. The asteroid's mass is about a billion tonnes, and its formation is linked to the star's intense radiation.
SourceCSIRO Australia·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateFeb 19, 2014
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Researchers used computer simulations to explore the destruction of a star by a black hole, finding that hydrogen lines are highly ionized and don't appear in spectra. The study provides new insights into the origin of emission lines in tidal disruption events and sheds light on the role of accretion disks.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·DateFeb 18, 2014
Researchers propose that a 33 A.D. Old Jerusalem earthquake triggered neutron radiation, causing the Shroud's distinctive image and potentially leading to incorrect radiocarbon dating results. The theory is based on piezonuclear fission reactions and suggests that neutron emissions from earthquakes could have imprinted the image onto t...
The discovery of the oldest known star in the Universe allows scientists to study its chemistry, providing a clearer idea of the early universe. The ancient star is around 6,000 light years from Earth and formed shortly after the Big Bang.
SourceAustralian National University·JournalNature·DateFeb 9, 2014
The agreement will enhance Nestlé's production processes and provide nutritional foods for its consumers. A*STAR's research capabilities in food and nutrition will be boosted through the partnership, making it a leading collaborator for the global food industry.
SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·DateJan 22, 2014
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Researchers found a new giant planet in the Pisces constellation using radial velocity technique, contradicting initial assumption that only single-star systems host planets. The discovery has significant implications for understanding how extrasolar planets are formed and could lead to further discoveries in multiple-star systems.
Astronomers are studying the newly formed stars in M83 using citizen science project STAR DATE: M83. The project aims to estimate ages for approximately 3000 star clusters. Citizen scientists analyze the image to identify objects such as supernova remnants and foreground stars, shedding light on stellar birth and death.
Astronomers have found a rare stellar system featuring a neutron star, two white dwarf stars, in an incredibly close orbit. By measuring the gravitational perturbations in this system, scientists can gain insights into the nature of gravity and potentially detect problems with General Relativity.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalNature·DateJan 5, 2014
Juno's flyby provided an extraordinary view of Earth and the moon from a unique vantage point near the tip of one of the spacecraft's solar-array arms. The star tracker captured frames for the movie when the spacecraft was about 2.4 million miles from Earth, offering a front-row seat to the flyby.
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The discovery of HD 106906 b, a giant planet orbiting its star at 650 times the average Earth-Sun distance, has puzzled astronomers. The planet's unusual orbit and mass throw doubt on existing planet formation theories, leaving scientists searching for alternative explanations.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateDec 5, 2013
A young star formed in the Milky Way galaxy underwent an explosive growth, becoming 100 times brighter than its current state within the past 100-1,000 years. This sudden increase was caused by a chemical reaction that enabled the formation of complex molecules like methanol.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateDec 4, 2013
Astronomers have discovered the youngest known neutron-star binary, Circinus X-1, which is approximately 4,600 years old. The team used data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory to determine the age of this record-breaking pair, revealing a unique opportunity to study matter under extreme conditions.
Theoretical calculations reveal previously unknown layers where nuclear reactions within the crust cause rapid neutrino cooling, altering our understanding of neutron star hot surfaces. Researchers now face new questions about the star's thermal dynamics and discovery potential of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalNature·DateDec 1, 2013
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Researchers have discovered a steady change in the pulses of the Crab pulsar, indicating its strong magnetic field is moving towards the equator. The findings, made possible by a 42-ft telescope used to track ballistic missiles, provide insights into the star's interior and evolution.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalScience·DateOct 31, 2013
Researchers at MIT have developed a new concept for a microscope that uses neutrons to create high-resolution images, enabling the probing of internal structures in metal objects and biological materials. The device could improve existing neutron imaging systems by a factor of 50, allowing for sharper images and smaller instruments.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 4, 2013
Astronomers have confirmed that nearby double star Fomalhaut is actually a triple star system. The discovery was made using precise movements and spectroscopic measurements of astrometric data, revealing a third smaller star in the vicinity. The stars are separated by 5.5 degrees, but their gravitational pull keeps them bound together.
Astronomers discovered a neutron star that can transform from a radio pulsar into an X-ray pulsar and back again, with its behavior fueled by a nearby companion star. The unusual behavior provides new insights into the birth of millisecond pulsars.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalNature·DateSep 25, 2013
Astronomers have discovered a millisecond pulsar with a unique dual identity, shifting between X-ray and radio emission in a phenomenon never before observed. The discovery represents a long-sought intermediate phase in the life of these powerful objects, offering a rare opportunity to study a pulsar's magnetic field in action.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalNature·DateSep 25, 2013
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Astronomers are closer to understanding the formation of planetary nebulas after discovering a star in the southern sky with a strong magnetic field. The 'blooming' star is creating a jet of charged particles that glow with radio waves, and researchers believe the magnetic field may play a key role in shaping its symmetrical jets.
SourceCSIRO Australia·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateSep 25, 2013
Researchers at Montana State University have discovered a universal relation among three intrinsic properties of neutron stars: moment of inertia, Love number, and quadrupole moment. This finding enables astrophysicists to infer the shape and degree of deformation without detailed internal structure knowledge, aiding gravitational wave...
SourceMontana State University·JournalScience·DateJul 25, 2013
Scientists found gold in a short gamma-ray burst caused by the collision of two neutron stars. The team estimates that up to 10 moon masses of gold were created and ejected during this event.
SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJul 17, 2013
Astronomers have discovered three 'super-earths' in the habitable zone of the nearby star Gliese 667C, boosting the search for Earth-like planets. The newly found system is packed with at least six planets, offering a promising new era for studying potentially life-supporting worlds.
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Astronomers studied young star TW Hydrae to understand the birth of our Sun, finding it was clumpy and episodic in accretion. The study revealed that accretion drove magnetic activity on TW Hydrae.
SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·DateJun 5, 2013
Astronomers detected a neutron star's abrupt slow-down with NASA's Swift observatory, which is an unprecedented event. The discovery of the 'anti-glitch' neutron star named 1E2259+586 has significant implications for understanding pure physics in extreme conditions.
Astronomers have observed a spinning neutron star slowing down and spinning at a faster rate, providing clues to understand these dense objects. The discovery has important implications for understanding the extreme physical conditions present within neutron stars.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalNature·DateMay 29, 2013
Researchers detected a magnetar suddenly rotate slower, dubbed an 'anti-glitch', revealing puzzling behavior in the internal structure of neutron stars. This finding may lead to renewed progress in understanding these exotic objects.
A University of Alberta physicist collaborated with amateur astronomers to confirm the periodic bursts of light from a binary star, SS Cygni, 370 light years away. The team re-examined an established theory and confirmed its accuracy using data from ground-based radio telescopes and optical observations.
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Astronomers have observed a neutron star system known as Circinus X-1, where one of the companion stars is a compact neutron star. The system flared twice during observation, with KAT-7 capturing detailed radio images of the event.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMay 16, 2013
A*STAR and Cytos have initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial for Singapore's first H1N1 influenza vaccine candidate based on Cytos' proprietary bacteriophage Qbeta virus-like particle (VLP) technology. The vaccine aims to provide an effective means of combating influenza epidemics and pandemics in Singapore and the ASEAN region.
SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·DateMay 16, 2013
A newly-discovered pulsar and its white-dwarf companion have provided physicists with a unique opportunity to study the nature of gravity, with General Relativity predictions holding up well under extreme conditions. The system's unique characteristics make it an unprecedented test for alternative theories of gravity.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalScience·DateApr 25, 2013
A*STAR and Veredus have developed VereTrop, the world's first biochip to diagnose multiple tropical infectious diseases from one blood sample. The portable test kit can rapidly detect diseases like dengue fever, malaria, and chikungunya with high accuracy.
SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·DateApr 25, 2013
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Researchers have confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity by observing a unique binary star system with a massive neutron star and a white dwarf. The study found that the system's gravitational waves match exactly what Einstein's theory predicts, providing strong evidence for the validity of the theory.
A team of scientists discovered a unique double object consisting of a massive neutron star and its white dwarf companion, pushing the limits of physical theories. The discovery offers an opportunity to test Einstein's general relativity with unprecedented precision.
Researchers have discovered two hot spots in the outer atmosphere of Betelgeuse, a cool red supergiant. The hot spots are separated by half the visual diameter of the star and have temperatures of around 4,000-5,000 Kelvin, much higher than expected.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateApr 24, 2013
Two new super-Earths and a Mars-sized planet have been found in the habitable zone of Kepler-62, a star similar to our Sun. These planets are thought to be solid and rocky or rocky with frozen water, making them potentially hospitable to life.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalScience·DateApr 18, 2013
Researchers have identified five planets within the habitable zone of a Sun-like star, including two planets similar in size to Earth. The discovery was made using data from the Kepler spacecraft and validated by high statistical confidence.
SourceUniversity of Notre Dame·JournalScience·DateApr 18, 2013
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Astronomers have discovered signs of star formation perilously close to the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. The ALMA telescope detected jets of material bursting out of dense clouds of gas and dust, indicating the formation of young stars.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateApr 4, 2013
Researchers developed novel converters for Bulk-Micromegas detectors, increasing neutron detection efficiency by threefold. The new design enables 2D neutron beam monitoring with low detection efficiency detectors.
Astronomers have discovered the closest star system to the Sun, located 6.5 light years from Earth, making it an ideal target for planet-hunting expeditions. The star system consists of a pair of brown dwarfs, which are too small in mass to ignite hydrogen fusion.
SourcePenn State·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMar 11, 2013
Astronomers used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to determine the age of the oldest known star, HD 140283, which could be as old as 14.5 billion years. The new age estimate reduces measurement uncertainty, overlapping with the universe's age, and provides a precise calculation of the star's intrinsic brightness.
SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateMar 7, 2013
A team of astronomers has observed an unusual 'baby' star, LRLL 54361, periodically emitting infrared light bursts, hinting at the presence of a companion star. The discovery provides a rare chance to study what appears to be a developing binary star system.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalNature·DateJan 31, 2013
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The star-nosed mole's star-shaped snout contains a high proportion of nerve endings sensitive to light touch, with fewer receptors that detect pain. This study highlights the importance of examining diverse species to reveal common biological mechanisms.
Researchers at Jena University have developed a new theory to simulate the strong atomic nuclear interactions that govern neutron stars. By intelligently modifying nuclear forces and solving the stacking problem of atoms, they have enabled the calculability of these complex systems.
SourceFriedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena·JournalPhysical Review D·DateJan 17, 2013
A recent study found that higher-quality Medicare Advantage plans are associated with increased likelihood of enrollment among beneficiaries. The research analyzed data from nearly 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries and discovered that plans with higher star ratings had more enrollees, particularly those switching plans.
Astronomers using ALMA have observed the first direct evidence of vast gas streams flowing across a gap in a young star's disc, thought to be created by giant planets guzzling gas as they grow. The discovery provides insight into planet formation theories.
Astronomers have discovered that planets forming around a young star are helping the star continue to grow by clearing gaps in its surrounding disk. The ALMA telescope has detected thin gas filling these gaps and streamers of dense gas bringing material from the outer disk, near and onto the planets.
SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·JournalNature·DateJan 2, 2013
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Astronomers have directly imaged a massive exoplanet, Kappa And b, orbiting the 2.5-solar-mass star Kappa Andromedae. The 'super-Jupiter' has a mass at least 13 times that of Jupiter and is bound to the star.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateNov 19, 2012
Astronomers detect the lightest exoplanet ever found around a Sun-like star, orbiting about six million kilometers away from the star. The newly discovered planet has a mass similar to Earth and orbits Alpha Centauri B every 3.2 days.
A team using ALMA discovered a surprising spiral structure in the gas around red giant star R Sculptoris, suggesting a previously unseen companion star. The astronomers found that far more material than expected had been ejected by the star, contributing to the dust and gas that form future stars.