Catch up on some of the most exciting and impactful developments in science from this year, published on ASN and selected by our editors.
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A doomed alien planet has a 16-hour orbit around its star
TOI-2109b is the second hottest exoplanet discovered so far, with a year lasting just 16 hours.
Scientists identify alien planets that could be observing Earth
An intriguing thought experiment catalogs which of our interstellar neighbors might be gazing back at us.
Scientists discover new exoplanet with an atmosphere ripe for study
Astronomers have discovered a new, temperate sub-Neptune sized exoplanet with a 24-day orbital period orbiting a nearby M dwarf star.
Findings in Chesapeake Bay watershed help guide management of excess sediment
Effective management strategies are needed for preventing sediment from entering waterways such as Chesapeake Bay.
Improving Space Telescope and Sight
NASA and ophthalmologists using the the same technology to detect imperfections.
Scientists develop “web-shooters” tech inspired by Spider-Man
With great power comes great responsibility—even for real-life, superhero-inspired web-slinging tech!
Magnetic fields from the beginning of time may resolve the Hubble tension
By adding primordial magnetic fields to the Standard Model, researchers may solve the mystery of the Universe’s expansion.
Galaxy clusters help confirm the Standard Model of Cosmology
Comparing simulated X-ray emissions from galaxy clusters to real observations provides support for the Standard Model of Cosmology.
Microbes may be key to making space exploration sustainable
Nine different ways of using technologies based on microbes that can make space research more circular and generally more sustainable.
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Quantum entanglement visualized for the first time ever
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Scientists take a closer look at rare particles called hypernuclei
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French WEST reactor breaks record in nuclear fusion
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Researchers take a glimpse at the structure of rare tetraquarks
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An anti-inflammatory peptide may hold the key to low-back pain relief
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CERN scientists search for new physics in unusual energy patterns linked to hidden particles
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String theory provides a new take on the expansion of the Universe
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Cutting out processed foods doesn’t automatically make a diet healthier
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Could a nuclear explosion set Earth’s atmosphere on fire?
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New study reveals surprising impact of screen time on the developing brain