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NASA has announced the selection of three innovative scientific instruments that will be vital to the Artemis mission, specifically for the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), a key part of NASA’s lunar exploration plans. These instruments, designed to uncover more about the Moon’s surface and subsurface, will help NASA reach unprecedented goals in understanding Earth’s closest neighbor. The announcement was made …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔭 The James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged its first exoplanet, TWA 7b, revolutionizing exoplanet discovery. 🪐 TWA 7b, a planet with a mass similar to Saturn, is located about 100 light-years from Earth, offering insights into planetary formation. 🌟 Webb’s advanced infrared capabilities and coronagraph technology enable it to overcome challenges in direct imaging of …

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Chinese researchers have developed a predictive model that accurately forecasts lithium metal anode failures. 🔍 The model uses electrochemical fingerprints from initial battery cycles to identify potential failure mechanisms. ⏱️ Machine learning algorithms enable this model to reduce testing time and resources, enhancing efficiency in battery development. 🔧 This breakthrough supports the design of more robust …

Groundbreaking new autism research suggests that already-rising diagnoses could jump more significantly in the coming years if a new framework for understanding the condition comes into play. The latest research out of Princeton University and the Simons Foundation uncovered four unique subtypes of autism, each with its own genetic ‘fingerprint’ – finally explaining why some children show signs early while …

For the first time in recorded history, researchers have identified a drastic reversal in ocean circulation within the Southern Ocean, a finding that carries profound implications for global climate patterns. This momentous study, led by the National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) in the UK and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals that since 2016, the …