Single-Point In Situ Measurements of Thermal Ions During the Kinet-X Ionospheric Sounding Rocket Mission

Academic Background The Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere are crucial areas of study in space physics, particularly the processes of energy and momentum transport within the ionosphere. The behavior of ions and electrons in the ionosphere is influenced by the Earth’s magnetic field and the solar wind, which are significant for understanding spac...

Partial Differentiation of Europa and Implications for the Origin of Materials in the Jupiter System

Partial Differentiation of Europa and Implications for the Origin of Materials in the Jupiter System Academic Background Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons, has long been considered one of the most promising candidates for extraterrestrial life in the solar system. Its surface is covered by a thick ice layer, beneath which a liquid water ocean may ...

Field–Particle Energy Transfer During Chorus Emissions in Space

Study on Chorus Waves and Field-Particle Energy Transfer in Space Academic Background Chorus waves are among the strongest naturally occurring electromagnetic emissions, widely observed in the magnetospheres of Earth and other planets. These waves not only pose radiation hazards to satellites and astronauts but also play a crucial role in accelerat...

Global 3D Model of Mantle Attenuation Using Seismic Normal Modes

Global 3D Model of Mantle Attenuation: A Study Based on Seismic Normal Modes Academic Background The structure and dynamic processes of Earth’s interior have always been at the core of geoscientific research. Mantle convection is the primary mechanism driving plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. However, traditional seismic tomogra...

Buckling Contributes to Both Coseismic Uplift and Long-Term Fold Growth in Active Fold-Thrust Belts

Contribution of Buckling to Coseismic Uplift and Long-Term Fold Growth in Active Fold-Thrust Belts Academic Background Fold-thrust belts are significant structural units at the foreland of many orogenic belts worldwide, often accompanied by intense seismic activity. Understanding the complex relationships among fault slip, fold growth, and earthqua...