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US Halts Chinese Projects in Argentina and Chile Over Security Risks

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The high-altitude deserts of the Andes, long prized by astronomers for their crystal-clear skies and minimal light pollution, have become the latest frontier in the escalating geopolitical competition between Washington and Beijing. The United States government has intensified its diplomatic efforts to persuade Argentina and Chile to reconsider and potentially halt the expansion of Chinese-funded … Read more

New ALMA Image Reveals Largest View of Milky Way’s Center & Star Formation

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Unprecedented View of the Milky Way’s Heart Revealed by ALMA Telescope Astronomers have unveiled the most detailed image yet of the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, thanks to the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope located in the Chilean Atacama Desert. This groundbreaking observation, captured in remarkable detail, spans over 650 light-years … Read more