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Webb discovers the ticking clock over the formation of giant planets

Webb discovers the ticking clock over the formation of giant planets

MIRI observations of 72 disks around young stars show how the mechanisms of gas loss change as the system matures: initially jets and winds associated with magnetic fields dominate, and later atomic and photoid winds become increasingly important.
The Allen Telescope Array. Credit: SETI Institute

Pulsar's twinkle reveals the hidden fabric of space

SETI Institute observations of the Allen Telescope Array over about 10 months have shown how the twinkling of pulsars varies over time, creating tiny delays that require correction in precise timing measurements. The subtle twinkling of a pulsar reveals
Aliens are listening for signals from Earth. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Can aliens discover us? New research explains

What could aliens pick up from the radio leak from Earth? How would Earth look to an alien civilization light years away from us?