collisions
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Physics
Video game-inspired algorithms quickly detect high-energy particle collisions in future fusion reactors
Visualization of collision detection results in NUBDEC simulations. Boxes (a) and (b) host green and purple triangles, respectively, with pink triangles spanning the boundary between the two boxes. Credit: Computer Physics Communications (2024). doi: 10.1016/j.cpc.2024.109490 An innovative algorithm has been developed to detect high-speed particle collisions in nuclear fusion reactors. This was inspired by the technology used in video games…
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Space & Cosmos
From collisions to stellar cannibalism – the incredible variety of exploding white dwarfs
The Palomar 48-inch telescope at the Palomar Observatory in California features images of the Milky Way in the background. Stars represent the number of supernovas discovered in each direction, with the inset being an image of a galaxy (left) and (right) supernova exploded (right). Credit: Mickael Rigault. Astrophysicists evaluated almost 4,000 such events, which were photographed in detail by next-generation…
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Biology
New map shows areas at high risk of whaling vessel collisions – speed limits and route changes for ships could reduce tolls
A blue whale swims near a large ship near the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Credit: Asha de Vos, CC BY-ND Imagine you’re a blue whale swimming along the coast of California every spring. You are looking for krill in the Santa Barbara Channel. While this area is full of fish, kelp forests, seaweed beds, and other underwater life, it…
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Biology
Full moon danger: 50% more collisions with wildlife vehicles on moonlit nights
A new Texas A&M study found that wildlife-vehicle collisions increase by 45.8% during full moons. Credit: Rachel Barton and Tanner Konarik/Texas A&M Engineering The moon’s influence on our planet, culture, and society goes beyond influencing the tides. A recent study by Texas A&M University published in the journal Transportation Research Part D shows that collisions with wildlife vehicles increase by…
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