New images wet researchers' appetites

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The Infrared Space Observatory has detected the first evidence of water vapor outside the solar system and has found the coolest-ever clouds of molecular hydrogen. ISO has also provided a spectrum of Saturn's atmosphere and traced hot spots in the Whirlpool Galaxy.

Author: Clery, Daniel
Observations, Scientific satellites, Infrared astronomy, Infrared Space Observatory (Artificial satellite)

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Closing in on superconductivity

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Researchers at the Thomas J. Watson Research Laboratories have found evidence that the behavior of superconducting electrons conforms to the d-wave theory. However, s-wave theories still have some supporters. Both theories are discussed.

Author: Clery, Daniel
Research, Cover Story, High temperature superconductivity

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