First observational signature of ambipolar diffusion in prestellar core L1544
Observation of the first signature of ambipolar diffusion in a prestellar core. The measurements reveal a subtle drift between ionized and neutral gas, offering new insight into the role of magnetic fields in star formation.
HETDEX Opens Massive Cosmic Dataset to Scientists, Novices, and AI
Today, the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) - which recently completed the largest survey ever taken of the early universe – has released all of its immense, information-rich database to the public.
Baryons at the Edge: SRG/eROSITA Survey Detects “Missing” Cosmic Gas at the Outskirts of Galaxy Clusters
Missing baryons found in galaxy cluster outskirts.Research uncovers 90% of missing baryonic matter in galaxy cluster outskirts, enhancing cosmic structure understanding.
10,000 Euclid lenses wanted: MPE call for Space Warps
Help Classify Euclid Data in Space Warps Project.Contribute to groundbreaking astronomy by classifying Euclid telescope images in citizen science initiative.
Space Telescope Studies Solar System X-ray Glow
SRG/eROSITA reveals how our Solar System modifies the appearance of the X-ray sky
Rare Discovery of Two Protoplanets
Using the GRAVITY instrument on the ESO’s VLT Interferometer, astronomers have confirmed the existence of the protoplanet WISPIT 2c. This new discovery offers rare insights into planet formation and shows that planetary systems can form in parallel.
Conditions suitable for life on distant moons
Even in the darkness of space, life could be possible: A team of researchers from the ORIGINS Cluster has shown that moons of free-floating planets can keep their oceans liquid for billions of years.
Measuring the expansion of the universe with cosmic fireworks
Munich astronomers image and model extremely rare gravitationally lensed supernova
Paranal: Night Sky Secured – A Triumph for the Astronomers’ Protest
Protest by Nobel Laureate Professor Reinhard Genzel and the Astronomy Community proves successful: Industry project canceled.
New insights into the origins of the chemistry of life
Astrophysicists Discover Largest Sulfur-Containing Molecular Compound in SpacePeople and Project News
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