Astronomers discover hidden alien planet in James Webb images
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Using a digital twin of JWST to strip out stellar glare and surface hidden exoplanets is a template for other sensor-heavy domains. If you run complex physical systems, investing in high-fidelity digital twins may unlock ‘hidden signal’ in existing data rather than just better dashboards.
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