Located 1,232 light-years away, WASP-193b is an exoplanet nearly 50 percent larger than Jupiter. Surprisingly, its density is comparable to that of cotton candy, being just over 1 percent of Earth's density. Described as an "absolute dandelion puff-ball of a world," it's one of the most peculiar discoveries in the galaxy.
A robotics firm, famed for presenting its adept robotic hand with Jeff Bezos at Amazon re: MARS, has introduced a robust new model designed for machine learning research, developed in collaboration with Google's DeepMind. Located in London, Shadow Robot brings over twenty years of expertise in robot design and has catered to prestigious research and...
JWST captured a near-infrared image of the boundary of the Horsehead Nebula. (Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA, CSA, K. Misselt/University of Arizona, and A. Abergel/IAS/University Paris-Saclay/CNRS) A fresh perspective has just unveiled a renowned feature in our planet's sky. Mid- and near-infrared investigations conducted by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed never-before-seen characteristics in the Horsehead Nebula...
The team used a lab device that beamed laser light at water to observe the evaporative effects of lightBryce Vickmark We commonly understand that water evaporates with rising temperatures, but researchers have unveiled another critical element. This revelation could unravel enduring atmospheric puzzles and pave the way for future technological strides. The breakthrough by the MIT...
The SpaceHopper may ultimately make its way across the surface of asteroids via a series of long-distance hopsETH Zurich A robot with three legs might soon traverse asteroid surfaces, seeking valuable minerals. Named SpaceHopper, the robot recently underwent testing during a zero-gravity aircraft flight. The SpaceHopper initiative took flight two and a half years ago, originating...
Credit: Pixabay New research published in the journal Ecology on April 9 reveals that certain ant species have been compelled to vacate their original habitats in Gregory Canyon near Boulder, Colorado, over the last six decades due to their inability to withstand rising temperatures driven by climate change. According to Anna Paraskevopoulos, a Ph.D. student at...
Credit: Pixabay The International Space Station has a limited lifespan, prompting NASA to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into potential successors. Among these prospects is Orbital Reef, a collaborative project between Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, and Sierra Space. NASA announced on Wednesday that Orbital Reef achieved four significant milestones in its crucial technologies,...
Credit: Unsplash. Astronomers utilizing the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have observed GJ 9827d, the smallest exoplanet known to have water vapor in its atmosphere. With a diameter approximately twice that of Earth, this distant planet could provide insights into the prevalence of water-rich atmospheres around other stars in our galaxy. Discovery and Characteristics GJ 9827d, discovered by...
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect (Dryococelus australis) (Zoos Victoria) Just 20 to 30 'tree lobsters' are left in their natural habitat, and this vulnerable group was found again in 2001, 80 years after being thought extinct.The wild Lord Howe Island stick insects (Dryococelus australis) currently cling to survival on Ball's Pyramid, a nearly vertical volcanic outcrop.San...
Celestial bodies comprising the Winter Circle, visible on January 1, 2024, as observed through Sky Safari. In our notes about the night sky in December, we talked about how the Orion constellation looks like an hourglass and is easy to see. But guess what? It turns out that what we see as Orion is not...
