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Discovery of 2D Magnets Could Open Up a World of Potential Applications

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Scientists have for the first time discovered two-dimensional magnets that are formed by a single layer of atoms and may pave the way for more compact and efficient devices. Magnetic materials form the basis of technologies that play increasingly pivotal roles in our lives today, including sensing and hard-disk data storage. For smaller and faster …

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Gliese 1132 b : An Earth-Like Planet 39 Light Years Away

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Astronomers have discovered an earth-like planet with an atmosphere, 39 light years away from us.  The planet is known by the name “Gliese 1132 b”. Gliese 1132 b is an exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star, Gliese 1132, in the constellation Vela. The planet is considered uninhabitable but cool enough to possess an atmosphere. Gliese …

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April Fool’s Day comet to pass closest to Earth

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On April 1, 2017, comet 41P will pass closer than it normally does to Earth, giving observers with binoculars or a telescope a special viewing opportunity. Comet hunters in the Northern Hemisphere should look for it near the constellations Draco and Ursa Major, which the Big Dipper is part of. Whether a comet will put …

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LHC Discovers Five New Particles at the Same Time

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Physicists working at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have discovered five new subatomic particles that “have been hiding in plain sight for years,” according to one of the researchers working at the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. By studying their properties, physicists may be able to develop a better understanding of how all …

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