World’s Highest Solar Observatory Takes Shape at 4,700m in Sichuan
Construction of the 2.5m WeHoST solar telescope at 4,700m in Daocheng County, Sichuan, marks a leap in high-resolution solar observation, promising breakthrough insights by 2026.
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Milky Way’s Fate: A Galactic Coin Flip with Andromeda
New simulations suggest the Milky Way and Andromeda have only a 50% chance of colliding over the next 10 billion years, turning our galaxy’s future into a cosmic coin flip.
Cosmic Countdown: Universe’s End May Come in 10^78 Years
New calculations show the universe may decay in 10^78 years – much faster than the previous estimate of 10^1100 years – reshaping our cosmic timeline and sparking fresh questions.
Global Partnerships Fuel Lunar Science Breakthroughs
Astrophysics partnerships and data sharing are unlocking lunar science breakthroughs, says Simone Dell’Agnello of Italy’s National Institute for Nuclear Physics.
Chinese Astronomers Discover Key Evidence for Intermediate-Mass Black Holes
Chinese scientists provide crucial evidence for intermediate-mass black holes by studying a high-speed runaway star ejected from the M15 globular cluster.
Kip Thorne Highlights China’s Upcoming Gravitational Wave Discoveries
Nobel laureate Kip Thorne praises China’s upcoming space-based gravitational wave detectors, anticipating groundbreaking insights into the cosmos.
Twin Brown Dwarfs Discovered Orbiting Red Dwarf Star
Astrophysicists have discovered twin brown dwarfs in a rare binary system orbiting a red dwarf, shedding light on the complexities of celestial formations.
Unraveling Sunspot Secrets: Chinese Study Sheds Light on Umbral Waves
Chinese scientists uncover the driving forces behind sunspot umbral waves, offering deeper insights into solar dynamics and enhancing space weather forecasting.
China’s FAST Telescope Discovers Abundance of Distant Gas-Rich Galaxies
China’s FAST telescope uncovers numerous distant gas-rich galaxies, enhancing our understanding of the universe’s evolution.