Astronomers may have uncovered how the most common types of planets in our galaxy grow. The discovery confirms astronomers’ theories that these planets start as 'bloated' babies but quickly lose much of their thick atmospheres.
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What We're Reading
January 15
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Most Planets in Our Galaxy Are Born ‘Bloated’, New Study Suggests, BBC Science Focus
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“There Are Two Possible Futures for American Science,” Issues in Science and Technology
Simons Foundation president David Spergel talks about the evolving landscape for science philanthropy, his outlook for the research enterprise, and remaining hopeful in an uncertain time.
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A Quantum Trick Helps Trim Bloated AI Models, Science News
Tensor networks grapple with the complexities of both quantum particles and machine learning.
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To Boost Research, States Are Building Their Own AI-Ready Supercomputers, Science
New York aims to democratize access to hardware often limited to federal labs and Big Tech.