Hubble Captures the Galaxy’s Biggest Ongoing Stellar Fireworks Show
Imagine slow-motion fireworks that started exploding 170 years ago and are still continuing. This type of firework is not launched into Earth’s atmosphere, but rather … Read more
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Hubble and Spitzer Reveal Atmosphere of Mid-Size Planet
Two NASA space telescopes have teamed up to identify, for the first time, the detailed chemical “fingerprint” of a planet between the sizes of Earth … Read more
New study dramatically narrows the search for advanced life in the universe
Scientists may need to rethink their estimates for how many planets outside our solar system could host a rich diversity of life. In a new … Read more
Cold quasars could rewrite our understanding of a galaxy’s lifecycle
Astronomers have discovered a new class of “cold quasars” that could change our perception of how galaxies mature. The discovery was announced June 12 at … Read more
The sun may have a dual personality, simulations suggest
Researchers at CU Boulder have discovered hints that humanity’s favorite star may have a dual personality, with intriguing discrepancies in its magnetic fields that could … Read more
Technique pulls interstellar magnetic fields within easy reach
A new, more accessible and much cheaper approach to surveying the topology and strength of interstellar magnetic fields — which weave through space in our … Read more
How NASA Prepares Spacecraft for the Harsh Radiation of Space
In a small, square room walled by four feet of concrete, the air smells as if a lightning storm just passed through — crisp and … Read more
What if dark matter is lighter?
The search for dark matter is expanding. And going small. While dark matter abounds in the universe – it is by far the most common … Read more
The Earth’s rotation moves water in Lake Garda
Lake Garda has not yet revealed all of its secrets. This attractive tourist destination, unique for its physical and environmental characteristics, is also a case … Read more
Exomoons may be home to extra-terrestrial life
Moons orbiting planets outside our solar system could offer another clue about the pool of worlds that may be home to extra-terrestrial life, according to … Read more
NASA’s Spitzer Captures Stellar Family Portrait
In this large celestial mosaic taken by NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, there’s a lot to see, including multiple clusters of stars born from the same … Read more
