Mysterious Molecules in Space Named?
It’s a well-kept secret that the vacuum of space is not — technically speaking — a vacuum. Strong winds generated…
ALMA Observes Binary Star System with Wacky Disks
When it comes to exoplanets, we’ve discovered an array of extremes — alien worlds that seem more like science fiction…
Rocket Replay: Watch Europe’s Last Space Station Automated Transfer Vehicle Soar
The last of Europe's five automated transfer vehicles made a flawless launch to orbit yesterday (July 30). So far, all…
NASA’s First Space-Tweeting Astronaut And ‘Big Bang Theory’ Guest Flies To A New Position
The first astronaut who tweeted from space is leaving NASA, the agency announced yesterday. Mike Massimino (best known to his…
Scientists Discover 101 Geysers Erupting at Saturn’s Intriguing Icy Moon Enceladus
Scientists analyzing the reams of data from NASA’s Cassini orbiter at Saturn have discovered 101 geysers erupting from the intriguing…
GAIA is “Go” for Science After a few Minor Hiccups
In astronomy we throw around the term "light-year" seemingly as fast as light itself travels. And yet actually measuring this…
Astrophoto Heaven: Video Time-Lapse Shows Spectacular Sky Above Desert National Park
Channelling all U2 fans: this stunning timelapse above Joshua Tree National Park is a walking tourism brochure for astrophotographers. The…
Astronaut Dance: If We Were Going To Space, We’d Do This Too
Anyone want to take bets on what this astronaut was listening to? This is a short silent video of Thomas…
X-ray Glow: Evidence of a Local Hot Bubble Carved by a Supernova
I spent this past weekend backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park, where although the snow-swept peaks and the dangerously close…
Venus Express Survives Close Encounter With Hellish Atmosphere
It was a daring maneuver, but the plan to put Venus Express lower in the planet's thick atmosphere has worked.…