Physics & Astronomy

Physics & Astronomy

The University of Granada will take part in the operation of the Grantecan, world’s greatest telescope

The professor of Astrophysics Eduardo Battaner has participated since 1999 in the Grantecan Monitoring Commission, one of the greatest works of Spanish Science…

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Improved Magnetic Semiconductor Advances Spintronics Research

Researchers at Ohio University have created an improved magnetic semiconductor that solves a problem spintronics scientists have been investigating for years.

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Sandia Researchers Revise Water Phase Diagram with Simulations

Supercomputer simulations by two Sandia researchers have significantly altered the theoretical diagram universally used by scientists to understand the…

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Cosmic Rays and Climate: Unveiling the Connection

It is already well-established that when cosmic rays, which are high-speed atomic particles originating in exploded stars far away in the Milky Way, penetrate…

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Stellar Vampires Discovered in Globular Cluster 47 Tucanae

Astronomers have found possible proofs of stellar vampirism in the globular cluster 47 Tucanae. Using ESO's Very Large Telescope, they found that some hot,…

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Largest 3D Map of Galaxies Reveals Cosmic Superclusters

Their detailed maps show the ‘local’ cosmos out to a distance of 600 million light years, identifying all the major superclusters of galaxies and voids. They…

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German Researchers Unveil Non-Invasive Skin Aging Test

This new laser-based technique images the fabric of the deeper layers of the skin, combining methods for imaging collagen and elastin, whose degeneration…

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GIOVE-A Laser Ranging Success: A Milestone in Space Tech

GIOVE-A, developed by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (UK), was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 28 December 2005 and placed into a medium Earth orbit with…

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Details of solar particles penetrating the Earth’s environment revealed

On 8 May 2004, one of the two Double Star satellites (TC-1) and all four Cluster spacecraft found themselves in the firing line. For about 6 hours, the Cluster…

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From Earth to Space and back – IAC Valencia

Every year, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and its associates, the…

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Enhancing Optical Performance With Light-Manipulating Needle

Apart from that, the AFM is also capable of playing with the light, to optimize the performance of the resonator. If the optical crystal doesn’t work at the…

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London South Bank University spin-out company’s skin-testing device a revelation for cosmetics industry

Professor Bob Imhof, chairman of Biox Systems, will unveil the firm’s latest AquaFlux product – the AF200 – at the International Society for Biophysics and…

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Australia, Southern Africa Shortlisted for Giant Radio Telescope

The decision was made by the International SKA Steering Committee, following advice from an external committee of 7 scientists from 5 countries that examined…

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Mapping Planet Formation: New Insights from ESO’s VISIR

With the VISIR instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope, astronomers have mapped the disc around a star more massive than the Sun. The very extended and flared…

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Polaritons Create Bose-Einstein Condensate for Quantum Insights

The creation of a polariton Bose-Einstein condensate in the solid state provides scientists with a unique opportunity to better understand and possibly exploit…

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Mars Express Thrives During Eclipse Season with Teamwork

This mode was developed through tight teamwork between ESOC mission controllers, principal investigators, industry and mission management. In the past weeks,…

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