In the latest study‚ published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society‚ scientists are exploring the mechanisms behind the formation of twin planets. These unique worlds‚ consisting of two giant planetary bodies orbiting each other‚ can form due to tidal heating (tidal dissipation). The researchers note that understanding the processes behind the formation of such planets is fundamental to deciphering the evolution and possible existence of life in the Universe. Lead author of the study‚ Dr Cecilia Lazzoni from the University of Exeter‚ said: “Binary planets‚ although absent from the solar system‚ may represent an entirely new type of world‚ capable of supporting life even far from their star‚ using energy supplied by the giant planets.” The study relies heavily on the Pluto-Charon system‚ which is analogous to a dwarf planet. Charon is a moon of Pluto and is half the diameter and one-eighth the mass of Pluto‚ making it the largest moon in the solar system compared to its parent body. This feature‚ together with other unique features of the system‚ makes it a valuable object for studying the formation of double planets. The researchers ran a series of computer simulations using improved code based on previous studies of planet formation. They found that taking into account tidal dissipation helps explain the possibility of the formation of double planets in systems consisting of several giant planets. This result will help to better understand the emergence and evolution of exoplanets and their systems. Dr Lazzoni emphasizes: “The study is inspired by the discovery of the potential double planet DH Tau Bb and other similar objects such as Kepler 1625 bi and Kepler 1708 bi. The results of our work will help scientists better understand the conditions necessary to support life outside the solar system.” With the emergence of new data on moons potentially suitable for life‚ such as Europa‚ Enceladus and Titan‚ interest in the study of double planets is gaining greater relevance. This research opens new perspectives in the search for life beyond the solar system by focusing on the unique shapes of planetary systems and their possible habitability. The post Life could exist on Twin Planets‚ scientists say appeared first on Anomalien.com.

It’s a horrible cliché‚ and I feel like I’m about to age five years just by typing it‚ but I do miss the ‘90s. This was the golden era of the FPS‚ when Doom‚ Half-Life‚ Hexen‚ Heretic‚ Quake‚ and all the rest mixed swarms of enemies‚ ultra-smart level design‚ and supremely big guns to pioneer a new genre. Nowadays‚ we have the lovingly observed boomer shooters‚ throwback games that capture the spirit of the grunge decade‚ like Dusk and The Last Exterminator. Combining the hellish atmosphere and aesthetics of Diablo 4 - and of course Hexen and Heretic - with the run-and-gun‚ death-en-masse style of Doom‚ there’s a new‚ beautiful homage to the greatest era in shooter history available to play now on Steam. Continue reading Diablo 4 and Doom combine for gorgeous new Steam FPS game MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games‚ Best FPS games‚ Best indie games

A new Destiny 2 Starter Pack is now available‚ pitched as a way for new players or those returning to the Bungie looter shooter to get up to speed. However‚ the bundle’s price has caused outrage among the FPS game’s community‚ with one of its most prominent YouTubers and Twitch streamers‚ Stefan ‘Datto’ Jonke‚ calling it “tone-deaf” in an uncharacteristically angry statement. Following the relatively positive reception to the Destiny 2 The Final Shape delay‚ he slams the new package as “truly baffling.” Continue reading Destiny 2’s new Starter Pack “does not build goodwill” MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes‚ Destiny 2 Lightfall review‚ Destiny 2 builds

Is Unrecord on Game Pass? Technology has arrived at the point where it can be difficult to determine real-life footage from a videogame. Unrecord‚ the bodycam FPS game‚ made headlines earlier this year as the footage looked incredibly realistic‚ to the point where some viewers felt uncomfortable watching the gameplay. Drama‚ the game’s developer‚ assured viewers that the gameplay hasn’t been altered and that the FPS game is being built on Unreal Engine 5‚ which would explain why it looks so realistic. Unrecord doesn’t have a release date just yet‚ but we suspect we’ll hear more about the indie game in 2024. Here’s what we know about Unrecord making its way to Game Pass. Continue reading Is Unrecord on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games on PC‚ Best police games‚ Best upcoming PC games

Stabby social deduction game Among Us has announced the silliest collaboration outside of Fortnite. Players can dress up as characters from Undertale‚ Celeste‚ Untitled Goose Game‚ and host of other indie games. Continue reading Among Us joins forces with Undertale‚ Celeste and other indies MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best games like Among Us‚ Among Us maps guide‚ The best Among Us mods

The Nazis and Soviets sought to erase the mass killing of 33‚000 Jews at Babyn Yar‚ but a new effort seeks to remember the dead even as Russia attacks

On the great soprano (1923–77) on the occasion of her centennial.

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