Simultaneous ground-and space-based observations of a newly discovered free-floating planet have enabled direct measurement of its mass and distance from Earth, according to a new Science study.
The findings offer insights into the diverse and dynamic pathways by which planets can be cast adrift into interstellar space.
Learn more in a new Science Perspective.
A collaboration between ground and space observations unveils a rogue planet.
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The AI & quantum revolution: redefining research & development, manufacturing & technological exploration
By Chuck Brooks
By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International
We are at a crucial juncture in the annals of technical history. Throughout decades of writing, lecturing, teaching and consulting on emerging technologies, I have observed cycles of invention transform companies, governments and society. The current frontier—a synthesis of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies—is propelling that shift more rapidly and deeply than ever before. These technologies are transforming research methodologies and changing the architecture of production and discovery, presenting remarkable potential alongside significant constraints.
Research & development reconceived: accelerated, intelligent & solution-oriented.
Yijun Yang, Jennifer Lewey & Zoltan Arany explore pregnancy-related cardiovascular adaptations and complications, along with the mechanisms, animal models, and racial and ethnic disparities tied to these conditions.
1Cardiovascular Institute, and.
2Division of Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Address correspondence to: Zoltan Arany, 11th floor Smilow Translational Research Center, 34th and Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19,014, USA. Email: [email protected].
Cells have a remarkable housekeeping system: Proteins that are no longer needed, defective, or potentially harmful are labeled with a molecular “tag” and dismantled in the cellular recycling machinery. This process, known as the ubiquitin-proteasome system, is crucial for health and survival.
Now, an international team of scientists led by CeMM, AITHYRA and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund has identified a new class of small molecules that harness this natural system to accelerate the removal of an immune-modulating enzyme called IDO1.
The findings, published in Nature Chemistry, introduce a new concept in drug discovery that could transform how we target difficult proteins in cancer and beyond.
Introducing a second-generation transformer model for Super Resolution and 6X Dynamic Multi Frame Generation support.
Milestone accelerates progress toward delivering advanced missile tracking capabilities for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – January 6, 2026 – Sierra Space, a proven defense-tech company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, announced today the completion of the first nine satellite structures, Plane 1 of the 18 total satellites Sierra Space is contracted to deliver for the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Tracking Layer (T2TRK) program. Achieved three months ahead of schedule, this milestone underscores Sierra Space’s ability to meet key program milestones with efficiency and precision, helping to ensure that the T2TRK program remains on track for delivery and launch readiness.
“We stood up our high-rate manufacturing facility, Victory Works, to meet the demanding requirements of our customer,” said Erik Daehler, Senior Vice President of Sierra Space Defense. “To go from a successful Critical Design Review to completing the Plane 1 satellite structures—three months ahead of schedule—is a powerful validation of our investment in scalable infrastructure. Our team is energized as we move into the next phase of Plane 1 development, focusing on assembly, integration, and testing, while also beginning the satellite structure build for Plane 2, the remaining nine satellites of the 18-satellite constellation for SDA.”
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