A stunning image of a 'cosmic bat' has been captured by the VLT Survey Telescope, featuring large clouds of gas and dust. Located 10,000 light-years away, this stellar nursery is a vast cloud of cosmic material from which stars are born.
Researchers tracked oceanic manta rays and found they dive to depths over 1,200 meters to gather information about their environment and navigate across the open ocean. These dives are linked with increased horizontal travel afterwards, suggesting a mental mapping function.
Archaeologists can now map hidden voids such as tunnels and channels using muon tomography, a method that detects changes in soil penetrability to cosmic radiation particles. The technology was successfully demonstrated at the City of David archaeological site in Jerusalem.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University predict that detecting radio waves from the cosmic dark ages can help resolve the nature of dark matter. The study uses computer simulations to show that dense clumps of dark matter formed throughout the Universe, pulling in hydrogen gas and causing it to emit intense radio waves.
The NASA IMAP mission aims to explore the boundary of the heliosphere, where solar material collides with interstellar space. The SwRI-developed CoDICE sensor will measure the distribution and composition of interstellar pickup ions.
The SpIRIT nanosatellite has successfully completed its initial phase, marking a significant achievement for Australia's place in the global space industry. The satellite will now transition to scientific observation, scanning large areas of space using its HERMES X-ray detector to spot cosmic explosions called gamma rays bursts.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories develop a new technology harnessing metals and light colors to create colored X-ray images with unprecedented resolution and accuracy. This enables better identification of materials, defects, and tumor cells, potentially leading to improved medical diagnostics and safer world.
Researchers developed an AI model that diagnoses achalasia using plain chest X-rays, outperforming physicians' reviews. The diagnostic performance of the AI model demonstrated higher sensitivity and specificity, enabling early diagnosis and potentially improving treatment efficacy.
The XRISM mission reveals an unexpected difference between winds launching from a disc around a neutron star and those from material circling supermassive black holes. The surprisingly dense wind blowing from the stellar system challenges our understanding of how such winds form and drive change in their surroundings.
Researchers verified Stephen Hawking's Black Hole Area Theorem using gravitational waves, confirming the total surface area of black holes increases when they merge. This detection provides evidence for a fundamental law in physics, demonstrating the power of gravitational-wave astronomy.
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has made a significant milestone in its 10-year history, detecting over 300 black hole mergers and surpassing previous records. The improved sensitivity of LIGO's detectors allows for the detection of fainter sources, enabling scientists to test fundamental laws of physics.
A new study reveals that sharks and rays adjust their growth and reproduction in response to changing food availability, affecting population growth and recovery. This flexibility makes it challenging to predict species' responses to pressures like overfishing and environmental change.
A team of scientists used over 250,000 computer simulations to study the cosmic web and understand the influence of primordial magnetic fields. They found that these fields may have been billions of times weaker than a small fridge magnet, yet their traces still remain in the universe.
Researchers found cosmic dust with crystalline structures and PAHs in the Butterfly Nebula, revealing how rocky planets form. The discovery provides a clearer picture of planetary nebula formation.
New research reveals that many protoplanetary discs are subtly warped, challenging the textbook picture of flat discs. These small warps can naturally explain large-scale patterns observed in gas motion and may be responsible for creating spiral patterns and temperature variations within cosmic nurseries.
Researchers studied similar spiral galaxies and found they 'dance' with closely located dwarf satellites, potentially revealing the formation and evolution of our galaxy's satellite system. The study aims to refine models of galaxy evolution and cosmic structure, offering new insights into our understanding of the universe.
Researchers have found evidence of cosmic airbursts in ocean sediments and a shallow lake in Louisiana, which may support the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis. The discovery suggests that these high-energy events could be more common than previously believed and deserve closer attention.
Researchers have discovered a potentially massive black hole, 36 billion solar masses, in the Cosmic Horseshoe galaxy. The discovery was made using a combination of gravitational lensing and stellar kinematics, allowing for more certainty about the mass of this black hole than previous measurements.
A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi found that high-energy particles from space, known as cosmic rays, could create energy needed to support life underground on planets and moons. This process, called radiolysis, can power life even in dark, cold environments with no sunlight.
A team of researchers led by Victor Pasko has revealed the atmospheric events that trigger lightning strikes within thunderclouds. The study describes how strong electric fields accelerate electrons, producing X-rays and initiating a deluge of additional electrons and high-energy photons.
Using a combination of telescopes, an international team studied the closest FXT associated with a supernova, tracing it to a 'trapped' jet that produced high-energy particles. The findings explain the historically elusive phenomena and mark a significant step in understanding cosmic explosions.
Researchers at University of Hawaii have successfully created methanetetrol, a molecule once thought too unstable to exist, using extreme conditions. This discovery sheds light on complex reactions happening in deep space and reveals a pathway for the formation of organic molecules across the galaxy.
Roman will scan a large region of the cosmos every five days for two years, detecting around 27,000 type Ia supernovae and 60,000 core-collapse supernovae. These observations will help scientists understand dark energy, the universe's expansion, and fill gaps in our understanding of cosmic history.
Researchers successfully demonstrate Fermi acceleration mechanism with ultracold atoms, unlocking new understanding of cosmic rays behavior. The technology has the potential for high-precision control over particle acceleration and opens new possibilities for investigating phenomena relevant to high-energy astrophysics.
Astronomers aim to unlock secrets of the 'Cosmic Dawn' by sending a miniature spacecraft to detect faint signals from hydrogen in early universe. The UK-led CosmoCube mission would observe from far side of Moon, creating a quiet spot to listen for an 'ancient whisper'.
LHAASO's groundbreaking results unveil a panoramic view of ultrahigh-energy gamma rays within the Milky Way, providing new insights into cosmic ray origins and extreme astrophysical processes. Four new discoveries include star-forming regions, pulsar wind nebulae, and young massive star clusters.
A team of researchers has discovered that a specific radio signal can reveal the masses of the earliest stars, crucial for understanding the Cosmic Dawn. The study utilizes the 21-centimetre signal, created by hydrogen atoms filling gaps between star-forming regions, to inform predictions about future radio telescopes like REACH and SKA.
Researchers led by Shuo Zhang used multi-wavelength studies to identify pulsar wind nebulae as potential cosmic ray sources. The findings could help unlock fundamental questions in physics, such as galaxy evolution and dark matter.
The COSMOS-Web field maps nearly 800,000 galaxies spanning 98% of cosmic time, challenging existing notions of the infant universe. Researchers see roughly 10 times more galaxies than expected at incredible distances, sparking new questions about the early universe and its mysteries.
A newly discovered cluster of eleven quasars has shattered the previous record of five, with the Cosmic Himalayas quasar cluster sitting on the boundary between two groups of galaxies. This structure cannot be explained by conventional theories and forces astronomers to rethink formation scenarios for quasars.
A newly discovered cluster of eleven quasars has shattered the previous record, with the Cosmic Himalayas forming a boundary between galaxy groups. This structure forces astronomers to rethink quasar formation scenarios, leading to new theories and potential insights into the evolution of the Universe.
A team of astronomers from ICRAR discovered a new type of cosmic phenomenon called ASKAP J1832-0911, which emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays for two minutes every 44 minutes. This is the first time such an object has been detected in X-rays.
A team from Norwegian University of Science and Technology proposes that supermassive black hole winds accelerate particles to create the mysterious high-energy radiation. The winds, which can reach speeds of up to half the speed of light, may be responsible for the creation of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays.
A team of astronomers observed a rare cosmic collision where one galaxy is pierced by intense radiation from a quasar, leading to the disruption of stellar nurseries. The study used ALMA and ESO's VLT telescopes to reveal the effects of this radiation on the internal structure of the gas in the regular galaxy.
A new AI system, MedGaze, is designed to emulate how radiologists visually interpret chest X-rays. By replicating expert attention, it helps train future specialists and improve the efficiency of hospitals through better workflow management.
A new computer model simulates magnetism and turbulence in the interstellar medium, providing unprecedented detail on the Milky Way Galaxy's overall magnetic field. The model also helps understand star formation and the propagation of cosmic rays, offering insights into astrophysical phenomenon.
A study by Northwestern Polytechnical University and the Ningbo Institute modeled manta ray group dynamics to understand their propulsion. The researchers found that tandem formation significantly improves middle manta ray's performance but two triangular setups decrease overall efficiency compared to a single swimmer.
Researchers can now study microstructures inside metals, ceramics, and rocks with X-rays in a standard laboratory without needing a particle accelerator. The new technique, lab-3DXRD, enables quick analysis of samples and prototypes, providing more opportunities for students.
Researchers at King's College London and Harvard University develop a detector that can identify axions, leading potential candidates for dark matter. The Axion Quasiparticle (AQ) technology has the potential to discover dark matter in five years with further development.
A new study from Boston University School of Medicine found that X-rays can predict common low back pain problems in approximately 75% of cases. In these instances, X-rays may be a preferred initial imaging study, reducing the need for MRI scans and associated costs.
The Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope (FYST) has arrived at its final home in Chile's Parque Astronómico Atacama after a six-week ocean voyage and trekking through the mountains. The telescope will study cosmic dawn, star and galaxy formation, and gravitational waves from the Big Bang.
Astronomers have discovered a cosmic anomaly that challenges our understanding of the universe, revealing a spiral galaxy harboring a supermassive black hole billions of times the Sun's mass. This discovery forces us to rethink how galaxies evolve and how supermassive black holes grow in them.
New York University physicist Glennys Farrar introduces a theory explaining the origin of Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays, created through Binary Neutron Star mergers. This process generates powerful magnetic outflows and gravitational waves, providing a groundbreaking tool for understanding cataclysmic events.
Researchers developed ItpCtrl-AI, a transparent AI framework that reads chest X-rays like a radiologist, providing accurate diagnoses and increasing trust in medical technology. The framework uses a gaze heat map to show the computer where to search for abnormalities and what section of the image requires less attention.
Researchers at FAU's ECAP played a leading role in detecting the unusual discovery, which is puzzling due to its high energy and rarity. The detection could provide new insights into cosmic particle accelerators and the processes driving them.
Researchers found a remarkable X-ray flash in archived Chandra Observatory data, hinting at possible explanations: X-ray burst, magnetar flare, or new cosmic event. The discovery showcases the potential of AI for scientific breakthroughs in astronomical archives.
The detection of a single muon from a cosmic neutrino interacting with the ARCA detector provides compelling evidence for the origin of the event. The ultra-high-energy neutrino has an estimated energy of 220 PeV, opening a new observational window on the Universe and expanding our understanding of high-energy phenomena.
Researchers have found an unexpected accumulation of rare beryllium-10 isotopes in Pacific seabed samples, which could serve as a global time marker for dating geological archives spanning millions of years. The team proposes two possible explanations for the anomaly: changes in ocean currents or astrophysical events 10 million years ago.
Research shows that global warming can benefit shark and ray populations due to increased temperatures and shallow water areas, while high CO2 levels have a detrimental effect. The study's findings suggest that conservation efforts are necessary to protect these species and their ecosystems.
Combining data from two major surveys of the universe's evolutionary history reveals a small discrepancy between expected clumpiness and observed matter distribution. This deviation could suggest unaccounted-for physics influencing cosmic structure formation, such as dark energy.
Scientists have discovered that even low-mass microquasars can accelerate particles to high energies, producing gamma-ray signals. This finding challenges the long-held belief that only high-mass systems are capable of particle acceleration.
A Michigan State University researcher has developed a breakthrough model that sheds light on solar storms and their impact on space weather. The model, predicting particle acceleration and escape across a range of energy levels, could help scientists study cosmic rays emitted in supernova explosions.
The Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI) instrument will provide comprehensive views of Earth's magnetosphere, capturing low-energy X-rays emanating from its edges. This could help researchers understand how the planet responds to space weather and potentially damaging solar particles.
Researchers identified a group of unusual objects emitting long-duration outbursts of X-rays, which may be caused by binary star systems with white dwarfs and subgiant stars. The discovery of millinovae could provide insights into the astrophysics of Type Ia supernovae.
A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters finds that ultra-high energy cosmic rays are accelerated by magnetic turbulence, rather than shocks. This breakthrough discovery offers insights into the origin of these powerful particles and their role in astrophysics.
Researchers developed a soft robot with fins shaped like manta rays, capable of swimming up and down throughout the water column. The robot uses spontaneous snapping-induced jet flows to achieve high speeds and maneuverability.
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that provides strong evidence for the cosmic censorship conjecture in three dimensions, suggesting singularities inside black holes will always be hidden. The model has implications for quantum gravity and advances efforts to understand thermodynamic properties of black holes.
A research group at USTC found that γ rays can facilitate the conversion of aqueous-phase methane to diverse products, including hydrocarbons, oxygenated compounds, and amino acids like glycine. The reaction rate is contingent on free radical concentrations and does not significantly influence temperature.
The H.E.S.S. collaboration has detected the most energetic cosmic-ray electrons and positrons ever observed, with energies up to 40 TeV. This discovery provides new insights into the origin of these particles, suggesting they originate from a few sources in our solar system's vicinity.
A nearby supernova explosion could produce gamma rays that pinpoint the mass of a key dark matter candidate, the axion. The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope would need to be in position to detect these gamma rays within 10 seconds of the supernova's core collapse.