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A new image captured by telescopes shows interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS emitting a jet of ice and dust towards the sun, a typical behavior as it warms up, with the jet possibly extending over 6,200 miles, composed mainly of carbon dioxide and dust particles.
New images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal a large jet of gas and dust pointing toward the sun, consistent with typical comet behavior, supporting its natural origin rather than alien technology. The comet, the largest and possibly oldest interstellar object ever observed, is approaching perihelion and will be visible again in mid-November for further study.
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to capture the clearest image yet of the powerful plasma jet emanating from the supermassive black hole in galaxy M87, revealing detailed features of the jet and advancing understanding of black hole physics.
A detailed radio image of the blazar OJ 287 reveals a severely kinked jet, providing strong evidence that it hosts the most extreme binary black hole system known, with gravitational interactions causing the jet's reorientation and offering insights into merging supermassive black holes and gravitational waves.
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected a surprisingly powerful black hole jet from about 11.6 billion light-years away, during the universe's 'cosmic noon' when galaxy and black hole growth was at its peak. The study identified two black holes with jets over 300,000 light-years long, moving at nearly the speed of light, with their brightness influenced by relativistic effects and viewing angles. This discovery enhances understanding of black hole activity in the early universe.
Astronomers using VLBI observations detected a superluminal relativistic jet in the radio-quiet active galaxy Markarian 110, revealing intermittent jet activity and significant spectral evolution, which provides insights into jet formation mechanisms in AGNs.
Astronomers have discovered the largest black hole jet ever observed, stretching about 200,000 light-years, in a distant quasar from when the universe was less than 1.2 billion years old, revealing insights into early galaxy evolution and black hole activity using advanced radio and infrared telescopes.
A damaged jet is surprisingly set to be used in Arizona, raising questions about its readiness and safety for operation.
The United Kingdom's Joint European Torus (JET) has set a new world record for nuclear fusion energy output, generating 69.26 megajoules of energy from just 0.21 milligrams of fuel, equivalent to the energy from 2 kilograms of coal. This breakthrough showcases the potential of nuclear fusion technology, with JET serving as a pathfinder for future prototypes like ITER and DEMO. While commercial fusion power stations are still years away, these advancements demonstrate the progress and multiple paths toward achieving this goal.
The Joint European Torus (JET) in England has set a new record for the most energy created in a single fusion reaction, marking a significant milestone in nuclear fusion research. Despite nearing the end of its four-decade-long life, JET sustained high fusion power for 5 seconds and produced 69 megajoules of energy using a minuscule amount of fuel. While JET's achievement is noteworthy, it did not surpass the record for energy yield, which was achieved by the National Ignition Facility (NIF) in 2022. Nonetheless, JET's success underscores the progress in fusion energy research and its potential for future commercial applications.
Scientists in Britain have broken the record for generating fusion energy using the Joint European Torus (JET) machines, producing 69 megajoules for five seconds with 0.2 milligrams of fuel, enough to power 41,000 homes. The achievement could pave the way for a clean, safe, and abundant energy source to combat climate change. The JET facility's research findings have implications for global fusion projects, including ITER, and could lead to a prototype fusion power plant by 2050.
The UK-based nuclear fusion collaboration at the Joint European Torus facility (JET) has achieved a record-breaking 69.26 megajoules of heat, marking a significant step forward in the pursuit of cleaner energy sources. This achievement surpasses previous records and demonstrates progress towards the goal of achieving commercially viable nuclear fusion as a sustainable power source. The success of JET's final fusion experiment signifies a promising advancement in the quest for unlimited clean energy, bringing humanity closer than ever to realizing the potential of nuclear fusion as a major energy solution.
The Joint European Torus (JET) has achieved a new fusion energy record of 69 megajoules during its final deuterium-tritium experiments, marking a significant milestone in fusion science and engineering. The experiments demonstrated the ability to reliably produce high fusion power for five seconds using a small amount of fuel, showcasing advanced expertise and deepening understanding of fusion physics. The results have critical implications for future fusion projects and solidify JET's pivotal role in advancing safe, low-carbon, and sustainable fusion energy.
Scientists near Oxford have achieved a nuclear fusion energy record using the Joint European Torus (JET), sustaining 69 megajoules of fusion energy for five seconds with just 0.2 milligrams of fuel. This brings the clean energy source a step closer to reality, potentially offering a limitless, carbon-free energy solution. While the achievement is promising, commercializing fusion energy still faces significant challenges and may not be ready in time to address the climate crisis.
Scientists are decommissioning the Joint European Torus (JET) nuclear-fusion reactor near Oxford, UK, to study the process in detail and ensure safety and viability for future fusion power plants. The facility's dismantling will provide crucial knowledge for the construction of the ITER fusion reactor in France and the design of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) in Britain. The process involves removing radioactive tritium from materials and recycling components, with the aim of minimizing overall waste and reusing resources.