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Five articles you need to check out on the future of astronomy and astrophysics

Frontiers

Frontiers highlights some of the top astronomy articles we have published recently. These five articles published recently as part of the Frontiers research topic ‘ Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics ’ cover important topics at the forefront of astronomy. Similarly, discoveries may be about whole galaxies.

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Topological fluids, the proton radius and art and science: the June 2021 issue of Physics World magazine is now out

Physics World

First, Robert Crease summarizes the history of muon “g–2” experiments, which seek to measure g – the ratio of this particle’s magnetic moment to its spin. Quite why physicists settled on the lower value is the theme of the article. What does physics look like, and does it matter?

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The enduring mystery of the solar corona

Physics World

That’s because the corona emits highly variable charged particles, magnetic fields, X-rays and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light, which can cause troublesome variations in the structure of the Earth’s ionosphere and trigger “radio blackouts”. Some might say “magnetic energy”. Others “Alfven waves” or “nanoflares”.

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Drawing up a ‘Google Earth’ of the human body

Physics World

If we want to understand a new topic, we don’t buy a textbook – most of the basics are waiting for us on Wikipedia. So too is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which peers inside the body using magnetic fields and radio waves. In this age of information, we expect to have knowledge at our fingertips.

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Multi-author ebook combines rapid publication with expert insight

Physics World

Unlike research papers or a review article, a book offers an expert synthesis of current best practice – allowing scientists to set up their experiments more quickly, obtain more reliable results, and understand how best to analyse and interpret their data. “We asked people to write about the topic they know best,” he says.

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A new cosmic dawn: peering across the universe with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Physics World

With so many topics to investigate, Mather says the hardest part for astronomers may be waiting for mission scientists to get to grips with the telescope’s quirks. During each observation, the shutters that need to open will receive an electrical signal from a magnetic arm that sweeps over the quadrants.

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How climate change could sink the US real estate market

A Greener Life

Aside from the emotional magnet of home, a web of subsidies and incentives encourage people to live in climate-risk-prone places. His group has been engaged with the agency as it finds its way on this topic. Then O’Leary stepped in and proceeded to school him—and everyone else in the room—on the topic’s nuances.