Caught in the current of the wonderful Whirlpool – Astronomy Now
Messier 51, universally known as the Whirlpool Galaxy is one of the most photogenic galaxies of all The sheer magnificence of Messier 51 is apparent is this stunning image. Image:…
Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation
Earth's most powerful ocean current is losing strength, with potential consequences for global ocean circulation. Scientists have projected that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) could slow down by as much…
Physicists Achieve Record-Breaking Electron Beam Power and Current at SLAC
A major breakthrough in electron beam technology has been achieved by a team of physicists at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, California. The highest-current and highest-peak-power electron beams…
Five Dwarf Galaxies Found in a Rare Alignment, Challenges Current Cosmic Models
Astronomers have identified a rare phenomenon involving five dwarf galaxies positioned in a near-linear arrangement, resembling a cosmic string of pearls. Located approximately 117 million light-years from Earth, these galaxies…
Solar Maximum Explained: Current Status and Future Expectations in 2024
Solar maximum marks a critical phase within the solar cycle, which spans roughly 11 years. During this time, the Sun experiences an uptick in activity, evidenced by a notable rise…
New Study Reveals Weaker Atlantic Current Could Mitigate Arctic Warming
New research led by the University of California, Riverside, suggests that a slowdown in a significant ocean current may help reduce Arctic warming projections by up to 2 degrees Celsius…
Irminger Sea’s Crucial Role in Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse Identified
A new study highlights the critical role of the Irminger Sea, located off southeastern Greenland, in maintaining the strength of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC, a global…
Indian Ocean Study Reveals Bay of Bengal Defies Ekman’s Wind-Driven Current Theory
A study published in Science Advances has identified a significant anomaly to Vagn Walfrid Ekman's widely-accepted theory on wind-driven ocean currents. Conducted by a team of researchers from NOAA, the…
Five Dwarf Galaxies Found in a Rare Alignment, Challenges Current Cosmic Models
Astronomers have identified a rare phenomenon involving five dwarf galaxies positioned in a near-linear arrangement, resembling a cosmic string of pearls. Located approximately 117 million light-years from Earth, these galaxies…