“Molten Rock Raindrops” Reveal Jupiter Formed 1.8 Million Years After Solar System For the first time, researchers have dated the formation of Jupiter by studying tiny, bead-like droplets of glass found within ancient meteorites. These molten rock raindrops, as they are often called, provide crucial insights into the early stages of our solar system’s evolution. […]
NASA hacks Jupiter probe camera to recover vital images
NASA Hacks Jupiter Probe Camera to Recover Vital Images In the vast expanse of the solar system, NASA’s Juno spacecraft continues its mission to unravel the mysteries of Jupiter and its moons. Recently, a setback occurred when the JunoCam, a vital instrument onboard the probe, faced image degradation. However, true to NASA’s spirit of innovation […]
Pancaked water drops help Europe’s fastest supercomputer hit 60 billion ops per watt
Pancaked Water Drops Help Europe’s Fastest Supercomputer Hit 60 Billion Ops per Watt JUPITER, housed in Germany at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), became the fourth fastest supercomputer in Europe and the fastest in the region in terms of energy efficiency. The remarkable achievement was made possible through an innovative cooling system that involves pancaked […]
Solar bursts squished Jupiter’s magnetic shield, left half of the planet scorching hot-
Solar Bursts Squished Jupiter’s Magnetic Shield, Left Half of the Planet Scorching Hot In a first, scientists have discovered a massive wave of solar wind that hit Jupiter, squishing its magnetic field and causing the temperature of its upper atmosphere to soar to scorching levels. This unprecedented event sheds light on the complex interactions between […]
Jupiter-sized planets may form in just 1 million years, shocking scientists
Jupiter-sized Planets May Form in Just 1 Million Years, Shocking Scientists New research suggests that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter may have formed much earlier than previously believed, challenging existing theories on planetary formation. Scientists have long thought that gas giants like Jupiter take millions of years to develop, but a recent study published […]