Webb Reveals Hidden Layers of Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere
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Webb Reveals Hidden Layers of Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere

For the first time, astronomers have mapped the vertical structure of Uranus’ ionosphere, uncovering unexpected temperature peaks, weakened ion densities, and puzzling dark regions shaped by the planet’s extreme magnetic field. The results, made possible by nearly a full day of observations with the NIRSpec instrument onboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, confirm that Uranus’ upper atmosphere has been cooling for decades and offer a rare glimpse into how the ice giant interacts with space in ways unlike any other world in the Solar System.Tie rods et al. mapped the vertical structure of Uranus’ upper atmosphere, uncovering how temperature and charged particles vary with height across the planet. Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Webb / STScI / P. Tiranti / H. Melin / M. Zamani, ESA & Webb.The upper atmosphere of...
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Jaecoo claim 1 613 km on a single tank of fuel for their J7 SHS – We think not!
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Jaecoo claim 1 613 km on a single tank of fuel for their J7 SHS – We think not!

Omoda & Jaecoo are redefining the future of hybrid mobility with their industry-leading SHS (Super Hybrid System) technology. Omoda & Jaecoo’s plug-in hybrid SHS models have recently undergone extensive real-world testing across 16 countries, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. These trials move beyond laboratory figures in an attempt to prove the global adaptability, durability, and reliability of SHS technology.Laboratory testing is not real worldThe reason to move from the likes of the widely accepted WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) to calculate average fuel consumption is that the numbers achieved this way are too optimistic. It tries to be realistic, but it’s still a controlled test, and not a reflection of how people actually drive. Jaecoo’s website lists the overall fuel consumption of the Jaecoo J7 SHS at 4.7 litres per 100 km with a 90...
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