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Astronomers finally resolve the sun’s miniature plasma whirlpools, each barely 20 kilometers wide
Astronomers using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope have captured images of previously unobserved plasma vortices on the sun's surface, each approximately 20 kilometers wide. These "miniature plasma whirlpools" are believed to be Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities and may play a significant role in how the sun banks, shifts, and releases magnetic energy, potentially explaining how magnetic fields are twisted and carried into the solar atmosphere. This discovery could help bridge gaps in current models of the sun's eleven-year activity cycle.
AI Yi-Yi!
OpenAI's ChatGPT influencer brand trip faced backlash, while NVIDIA is joining the National Science Foundation's AI Hubs program to expand AI research and education across the US. This initiative aims to foster advancements in artificial intelligence.
Trump has terminated several members of the independent National Science Board
The Trump administration has terminated several members of the independent National Science Board, which sets policies for the National Science Foundation. The exact number of dismissed members is unclear, but the action has drawn criticism from Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who called it a move that harms science and innovation. The NSB plays a crucial role in funding research at US colleges and universities.