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Boston MA (SPX) May 03, 2024
Proximity is key for many quantum phenomena, as interactions between atoms are stronger when the particles are close. In many quantum simulators, scientists arrange atoms as close together as possible to explore exotic states of matter and build new quantum materials. They typically do this by cooling the atoms to a stand-still, then using laser light to position the particles as close as
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Boulder CO (SPX) May 03, 2024
Precisely measuring the energy states of individual atoms has been a historical challenge for physicists due to atomic recoil. When an atom interacts with a photon, the atom "recoils" in the opposite direction, making it difficult to measure the position and momentum of the atom precisely. This recoil can have big implications for quantum sensing, which detects minute changes in parameters, for
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Huntsville AL (SPX) May 03, 2024
After months of preparation and years since its last flight, the upgraded High Resolution Coronal Imager Flare mission - Hi-C Flare, for short - took to the skies for a never-before-seen view of a solar flare. The low-noise cameras - built at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama - are part of a suite of state-of-the-art instruments on board the Black Brant IX sounding
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Greenbelt MD (SPX) May 03, 2024
Astronomers have discovered enormous circular radio features of unknown origin around some galaxies. Now, new observations of one dubbed the Cloverleaf suggest it was created by clashing groups of galaxies. Studying these structures, collectively called ORCs (odd radio circles), in a different kind of light offered scientists a chance to probe everything from supersonic shock waves to blac
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Kuala Lumpur (AFP) May 2, 2024
Microsoft pledged a $2.2 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Malaysia on Thursday to help develop the country's AI infrastructure. The tech giant's chief executive Satya Nadella is on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia - Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia - to announce a range of investments in data centres, AI and cloud services. "Today, Microsoft ann
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Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024
Einstein's theory of general relativity describes gravity as a result of space and time curving. This theory accounts for the Earth's gravity, which anchors us and causes objects to fall. In contrast, high-energy physics investigates subatomic particles that follow the principles of quantum mechanics, notable for their random fluctuations and the inherent uncertainty in particle positions
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Ariane 6 launches: Exolaunch's EXOpod Nova
Artist's view of an Ariane 6 (A62) two booster launcher in its inaugural flight configuration, to be operated from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Ariane 6 provides a modular architecture using either two boosters (Ariane 62) or four boosters (Ariane 64), depending on the required performance. The P120C solid-propellant boosters will be common with Vega-C. Credit: ESA-D. Ducros

Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on.

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ESA's cloud and aerosol satellite aerosol-free
A few weeks ago, a team of engineers carefully extracted ESA's EarthCARE satellite from its protective transport container, initiating a meticulous process of inspection, testing and preparation for its liftoff later this month from the Vandenberg launch site in California.
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it
This photo provided by NASA shows an Eta Aquarid meteor streaking over northern Georgia on April 29, 2012. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Astronomers say it should be visible in both hemispheres. Credit: B. Cooke/Marshall Space Flight Center/NASA via AP

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. And with just a waning crescent moon in the sky, it should be visible.

The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May. This year's peak activity happens early Sunday with an expected 10 to 30 meteors visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere.

Meet the team behind EarthCARE

Friday, 03 May 2024 11:00
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As we approach the launch of ESA’s EarthCARE mission, we caught up with some of the scientists, engineers and experts behind the mission.

With the climate crisis increasingly tightening its grip, ESA’s Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer mission (EarthCARE) will shed new light on the complex interactions between clouds, aerosols and radiation in Earth’s atmosphere.

EarthCARE is the largest and most complex Earth Explorer mission. It comes at a critical time in the development of kilometre-scale resolution, global climate models and will provide an important contribution to an improved understanding of cloud convection and its role in Earth’s

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This image may resemble the surface of Mars, but it was actually captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, revealing the stunning terrain of northwest Namibia.

Week in images: 29 April - 03 May 2024

Discover our week through the lens

Earth from Space: Namibian landforms

Friday, 03 May 2024 07:20
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This image may resemble the surface of Mars, but it was actually captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, revealing the stunning terrain of northwest Namibia. Image: This image may resemble the surface of Mars, but it was actually captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, revealing the stunning terrain of northwest Namibia.
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