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Scientists have identified a new class of exoplanet after studying L 98-59 d, a sulphur-rich world located 35 light-years from Earth. The planet appears covered by a vast molten magma ocean and a thick atmosphere, challenging existing planet classifications and expanding understanding of planetary diversity.
OpenAI has launched GPT-Rosalind, an AI model designed to advance life sciences research, supporting tasks like drug discovery, biochemistry, and experimental planning. The system can analyze scientific data, generate hypotheses, and suggest experiments, aiming to accelerate early-stage breakthroughs, and is being tested with partners such as Moderna and Amgen.
Astronomers have discovered a powerful magnetic “engine” inside the blazar PKS 1424+240, known as the “Eye of Sauron.” Using 15 years of radio data, they revealed a toroidal magnetic field driving extreme particle acceleration, linking the blazar to cosmic rays, neutrinos, and gamma-ray emissions.
On August 23, skywatchers will witness a rare Black Moon, when a second new moon occurs in a single month. Rising with the sun, it won’t be visible but will darken the night sky, offering stargazers clearer views of stars, constellations, and the Milky Way.
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus, expanding the planet’s known satellite family. The faint object, spotted during deep-space observations, highlights JWST’s ability to detect distant celestial bodies and offers new insights into Uranus’ complex system.
