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Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Webb directly images giant exoplanet that isn't where it should be

Directly imaging exoplanets requires specific conditions like youthful heat and a coronagraph to block starlight, enhancing our understanding of exoplanetary systems. [ more ]
Futurism
6 months ago
OMG science

We May Have "Misunderstood the Universe," Nobel Prize Winner Says

The Hubble constant measures the universe's expansion speed, but different instruments provide conflicting values, causing Hubble tension.
Scientists are considering the possibility that current understanding of the universe may be flawed due to discrepancies in expansion rate measurements. [ more ]
Ars Technica
7 months ago
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Webb telescope spots hints that Eris, Makemake are geologically active

Active geology on dwarf planets like Pluto and Kuiper Belt objects is driven by residual heat from formation or rare events.
Webb telescope revealed differences in hydrogen isotopes on Eris and Makemake, suggesting ongoing resurfacing activities. [ more ]
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