Astronomers have identified a new millisecond pulsar, designated PSR J0125−5854, using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA). The pulsar, which exhibits a rotation period of 24.6 milliseconds, is located between 1,600 and 3,200 light-years from Earth and is believed to exist within a binary system alongside a white dwarf star. What is a millisecond pulsar? Pulsars … Read more
Astronomers have identified the source of mysterious, repeating radio signals known as long-period radio transients (LPTs) as a binary star system containing a white dwarf and a red dwarf. Using the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescope, an international team led by the University of Sydney pinpointed the object, designated ASKAP J174508.9-505149, confirming it … Read more
How Public Figures Like Jessica Cediel Are Shaping Political Discourse in Latin America—and What It Means for Digital Diplomacy Colombia’s presidential race is becoming a battleground for celebrity influence, with viral moments like Jessica Cediel’s endorsement of Abelardo de la Espriella sparking debates over public figures’ role in politics—and the consequences when they push back … Read more
“Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience” debuts in Denver on Aug. 13, offering a one-hour, free-roam virtual reality journey through the life cycles of stars. According to Smithsonian Enterprises, the exhibition utilizes authentic astronomical data from NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to place viewers directly into simulated black holes and nebulae. … Read more