The comet is gradually brightening, but it has recently faded slightly from its peak brightness. The latest reported magnitude is around 7.5 to 8 and improving (lower number means brighter). The magnitude might reach 4.5 to 5 at its brightest, but it will likely be close to the horizon.

The comet appears as a small green sphere due to the presence of diatomic carbon (C2) in its coma. Long-exposure images show a faint tail extending for more than two moon diameters.

If the comet survives its closest approach to the sun (perihelion) around May 1, 2025, it might become visible in the evening sky (dusk) during the first days of May. It will pass about 31 million miles from the sun, inside Mercury's orbit.

You can see Comet SWAN in the morning sky before sunrise. Look toward the east-northeastern horizon. Currently, you will need binoculars or a small telescope to spot it.

It is currently moving through the constellation Andromeda, having recently passed near the star Alpheratz in the Great Square of Pegasus around April 13, 2025.

The impact of climate change on Antarctic volcanism is still largely unknown, but it's a crucial area of research.

During past deglaciation periods, reduced pressure from melting ice led to increased volcanic activity. This could happen again, potentially triggering a dangerous feedback loop: more eruptions, more ice melt, and further warming.

Antarctica, a land of ice, also harbors a fiery secret: dozens of volcanoes. While most are dormant, the melting of ice sheets due to climate change could potentially reactivate them.

This research highlights the incredible resilience of life and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radiation biology.

This discovery has significant implications for:

🚀 Protecting astronauts during long-duration space missions.

🚀 Improving the effectiveness and reducing the side effects of radiation and cancer therapy.

🚀 Understanding how organisms adapt to extreme environments.

The tardigrade's extraordinary radiation resistance stems from

🔥 Betalains: Pigments that neutralize harmful molecules generated by radiation.

🔥 TRID1 Protein: Facilitates rapid DNA repair.

🔥 Increased Production of BCS1 and NDUFB8 Proteins: Aids in energy supply and protects cells.
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This recently discovered quasiparticle is called a semi-Dirac fermion. #semidiracfermion #science #quasiparticle

This breakthrough has the potential to impact various fields, from climate science to medicine, by enabling the development of smaller, more efficient, and accessible quantum computers that can tackle complex problems like climate modeling and drug discovery.

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This research is a major step towards making quantum computing a reality. By reducing the size and complexity of quantum devices, it brings us closer to integrating these technologies into real-world applications.

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The researchers utilized thin flakes of niobium oxide dichloride, a promising new material, to generate entangled photon pairs. By stacking these flakes with specific orientations, they achieved entanglement without the need for additional optical components.

The new method eliminates the need for bulky optical equipment to maintain the link between photon pairs, leading to simpler and more compact setups for quantum technologies.