Historic astronomical discovery 1300 light-years away
In a remarkable discovery in modern astronomy, an international group of scientists has observed for the first time the early stages of planet formation around a young star, called HOPS-315. The star is located in the Orion Nebula, about 1,300 light-years from the Sun. The new discovery, published in the prestigious journal Nature on July 16, 2025, marks a crucial moment in understanding the processes that led to the formation of our own Solar System and offers a unique window into the cosmic past of the universe. In this article, we will explore the details of this epochal observation, the technologies used, the scientific implications, and what this discovery means…
Liquid-liquid critical point mapped in deep neural network
A new study in Nature Physics has shed light on the long-hypothesized liquid-liquid critical point, where water exists simultaneously in two distinct liquid forms, opening up new possibilities for experimental validation. Water is known for its anomalous properties – unlike most substances, it is densest in the liquid state, not the solid. This leads to unique behaviors, such as ice floating on water. One of these unusual features has prompted decades of research to understand the unique behavior of water, especially in the supercooled regime. However, studying this phase transition (LLPT), which is thought to occur in the supercooled regime, has faced challenges that researchers wanted to address. “Water is…
