Hunting Invisible Particles Using Deep Space X-Rays
Scientists have a new plan to spot mysterious particles by watching how they interact with X-ray light from distant galaxies.
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Scientists have been searching for axions for a long time. Earlier attempts relied on older, less sensitive equipment. By using the next generation of X-ray observatories, researchers are now testing their ideas against much more precise data than was ever possible in the past.
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Peeking Inside a Rocky Planet Orbiting a Distant Star
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Webb Telescope Detects Molecules in a Powerful Exploding Star
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