Physics and Astronomy News Archive: May 2020

Image: Research reveals possibly active tectonic system on the Moon

Research reveals possibly active tectonic system on the Moon

Source: Brown   Posted: 5/14/20

Strange spots scattered across the Moon’s nearside where bedrock is conspicuously exposed are evidence of seismic activity set in motion 4.3 billion years ago that could be ongoing today, the researchers say.
Image: Researchers see path to quantum computing at room temperature

Researchers see path to quantum computing at room temperature

Source: Army   Posted: 5/10/20

Army researchers predict quantum computer circuits that will no longer need extremely cold temperatures to function could become a reality after about a decade.
Image: Researchers establish new timeline for ancient magnetic field on Mars

Researchers establish new timeline for ancient magnetic field on Mars

Source: UBC   Posted: 5/7/20

Mars had a global magnetic field much earlier—and much later—in the planet’s history than scientists have previously known.
Image: Milky Way could be catapulting stars into its outer halo

Milky Way could be catapulting stars into its outer halo

Source: UCI   Posted: 5/4/20

Findings may change fundamental thinking about star system formation, dynamics.