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#ResearchAssociate – GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung, Germany
Fully funded 2-year position in #Geodesy & #SpacePhysics
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Research Associate in Geodesy at GFZ – Apply Now | HigherJobz
Apply for Research Associate in Geodesy at GFZ Helmholtz, Potsdam. Full-time, 2-year role in space physics & satellite data. Deadline: 15 Oct
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Scientific Researcher (f_m_x) – Space Physics and Space Weather - Potsdam, Germany - www.earthworks-jobs.com/jobs/gfz25085 #jobs #jobs #geophysics #SpacePhysics #SpaceWeather
Scientific Researcher (f_m_x) - Space Physics and Space Weather - Deutsches Helmholtz GeoForschungs-Zentrum
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September 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Science Coordinators (f_m_x) in Space Physics and Space Weather - Potsdam, Germany - www.earthworks-jobs.com/jobs/gfz25091 #jobs #geophysics #SpacePhysics #SpaceWeather
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September 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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4/9 The ejected boulders reached incredible speeds - nearly 200 kilometres per hour.

Together, these 104 tracked boulders carried almost as much momentum as the DART spacecraft itself, representing 403 cubic metres of material blasted from Dimorphos.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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With the launch of a new article type, AGU's JGR: Space Physics now welcomes new and original developments in instrumentation including novel experimental methodologies that are relevant to space physics.🛰️

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JGR: Space Physics Launches New Instrumentation Article Type - Eos
JGR: Space Physics welcomes new and original developments in instrumentation including novel experimental methodologies that are relevant to space physics.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Physical properties of newly active asteroid 2010 LH15
Bin Liu, Cunhui Li et al.
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July 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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"And what’s more this new model has also revealed that the Universe is slightly curved, like the surface of the Earth.”
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Universe was not formed in big bang but ‘bounced’ out of black hole – new study
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Universe was not formed in big bang but ‘bounced’ out of black hole – new study
Professor Enrique Gaztanaga said that the current Big Bang theory was problematic as the laws of physics “broke down” when used to explain it
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July 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) - Machine Learning and Numerical Analysis in Space Physics - Potsdam, Germany - www.earthworks-jobs.com/jobs/gfz25058 - #jobs #research #postdoc #machinelearning #spacephysics #spacescience
Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) - Machine Learning and Numerical Analysis in Space Physics - Deutsches Helmholtz GeoForschungs-Zentrum
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June 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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We're Finally Seeing the Sun's Mixed Up Magnetism at its Poles #Science #Space #Astronomy #SunMagnetism #SpacePhysics #SolarResearch
We're Finally Seeing the Sun's Mixed Up Magnetism at its Poles
Since 2025, Solar Orbiter is the first Sun-watching spacecraft to ever get a clear look at the Sun's poles. It discovered that at the south pole, the Sun’s magnetic field is currently a mess.  This...
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Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) – Waves in the Inner-magnetosphere and their Effects on Radiation Belt Electrons - Potsdam, Germany - www.earthworks-jobs.com/jobs/gfz25057 #jobs #postdoc #SpacePhysics #NaturalSciences #ITProgramming #ScientificProgramming
Postdoctoral researcher (f_m_x) – Waves in the Inner-magnetosphere and their Effects on Radiation Belt Electrons - Deutsches Helmholtz GeoForschungs-Zentrum
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June 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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5/16 Lewis, a nuclear weapons expert at the Middlebury Institute, explains why modern technology hasn't solved the fundamental problems. "SpaceX has put up 7,000 Starlink satellites, so we could have a constellation—but physics still rules."

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May 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Some satellites are specifically designed to study and monitor Earth's magnetic field, providing valuable data for understanding this crucial aspect of our planet's environment and its interaction with solar activity. #Magnetosphere #Geomagnetism #SpacePhysics
May 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Wrestling Moves That Only Work In Space!
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Wrestling Moves That Only Work In Space!
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April 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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The pressure of sunlight itself can affect a comet's trajectory, particularly on smaller, less massive comets. This subtle but significant effect is called solar radiation pressure. #SolarRadiationPressure #CometOrbits #SpacePhysics
April 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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✨Cosmic field lines snap & reconnect, unleashing energy!💥 Powers solar flares, auroras & fusion research. A universe of magnetic wonder!🌌 #SpacePhysics

Source: https://phys.org/news/2025-04-insights-enigmatic-magnetic-reconnection.html
New insights into an enigmatic form of magnetic reconnection
In magnetic reconnection, adjacent magnetic field lines break and snap together to form new lines. This process converts magnetic energy to both thermal energy, or heat, and kinetic energy, or the acceleration of particles, creating jets of electrons and ions. Magnetic reconnection plays a key role in many outer space events such as solar flares and auroras, as well as in laboratory methods related to nuclear fusion.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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The Origins of Space Radio and Plasma Wave Research at the University of Iowa by Donald A Gurnett.
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The Origins of Space Radio and Plasma Wave Research at the University of Iowa
An overview is presented of the origins of space radio and plasma wave research at the University of Iowa
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April 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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7/8 The mission also seeks to study STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement) and associated "streaks" visible at lower latitudes. Coordinated space and ground observations could reveal their 3D structure and formation mechanisms.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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So This is How You Get Magnetars #Science #Space #Astrophysics #magnetars #spacephysics #astrophysics
So This is How You Get Magnetars
Neutron stars are stellar remnants. Composed of dense nuclear material, they all have strong magnetic fields. But the magnetic fields of some neutron stars can be a thousand times stronger. They are known...
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February 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Unraveling the mysteries of magnetic reconnection! ⚡🔬 Research explores multi-scale reconnection processes, revealing how energy transforms in space plasmas—from Earth's magnetosphere to distant astrophysical systems. 🚀🌌

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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11214-023-01010-9 Breakdown of Figure 1: Overview of Earth's Shock, Foreshock, and Magnetosheath Reconnection Figure 1 consists of multiple panels illustrating how magnetic reconnection occurs in different regions near Earth's bow shock. Below is a detailed breakdown of the components: (a) Schematic of Earth's Shock, Foreshock, and Magnetosheath - Bow Shock: The boundary where the supersonic solar wind slows down and becomes turbulent. - Foreshock: The region upstream of the bow shock where backstreaming particles interact with the solar wind, generating waves and turbulence. - Magnetosheath: The region between the bow shock and Earth's magnetopause, filled with turbulent plasma. - Key Concept: Reconnection can occur in multiple locations—inside the foreshock, at the shock itself, and within the magnetosheath. (b–i) MMS Observations of a Reconnection Event in a Quasi-Perpendicular Shock - Panel (b–e): > Shows the reversal of the magnetic field and an associated electron jet, which is a signature of electron-only reconnection in the shock transition region. > Electron heating and energy conversion are observed. - Panel (h): > Displays the electron outflow jet, confirming reconnection. - Panel (i): > Illustrates the MMS trajectory through the current sheet, showing how the spacecraft captured a reconnection event. - (j, k) Illustration of Reconnection in a Quasi-Parallel Shock > Panel (j): Shows a more turbulent quasi-parallel shock structure, where numerous small current sheets exist. > Panel (k): Zooms in on a reconnecting current sheet and a magnetic null point, indicating an active reconnection region. Why It’s Important: - Demonstrates that magnetic reconnection can occur in the shock transition region, influencing energy transfer and turbulence. - Shows electron-only reconnection, which is a new discovery in shock environments and is crucial for understanding space plasma dynamics. - Helps improve models of particle acceleration, which affects space weather, etc. Breakdown of Figure 3: Figure 3 presents two MMS observation events of magnetic reconnection occurring inside foreshock transients—regions upstream of Earth's bow shock where plasma turbulence and wave-particle interactions take place. It compares cases of strong guide-field reconnection and anti-parallel reconnection (no guide field). (Left Panel: Reconnection with a Strong Guide Field) - Key Observations: > A reconnecting thin current sheet is detected inside a foreshock transient. > Electron-only reconnection is observed, meaning only electrons participate, while ions remain unresponsive. > The electron outflows (Panel c) confirm the presence of a reconnection jet. > Energy conversion (electron heating) mainly occurs along the magnetic field direction, indicating an influence of the guide field. - Implications: > Suggests that strong guide fields in foreshock transients affect energy dissipation and particle heating. > Supports the idea that turbulent reconnection can contribute to electron energization before particles cross the bow shock. (Right Panel: Reconnection Without a Guide Field – Anti-Parallel Reconnection) - Key Observations: > A reconnecting thin current sheet is detected in another foreshock transient. > Electron-only reconnection is again observed, but this time without a strong guide field. > The electron jet (Panel c) shows clear outflows along the current sheet plane, rather than along the magnetic field direction. > The current sheet is thinner (~1 ion inertial length , 𝑑𝑖), showing reconnection at small scales. - Implications: > Demonstrates that electron-only reconnection can occur in different foreshock conditions. > This reconnection type may contribute to early-stage particle acceleration before particles reach the shock. Why It’s Important: - First evidence of reconnection inside foreshock transients - Reveals electron-only reconnection - Links foreshock turbulence to shock acceleration
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