Graphite ‘Whiskers’ Found in Apollo Moon Rocks
[/caption] Long-held secrets continue to be unlocked from the Moon. Researchers taking a new look at a rock brought back…
New Dates for Final Shuttle Launches
[/caption] If you are tentatively planning to attend one of the final shuttle launches, the uncertainty on launch dates just…
Mysterious Giant Gas Ring Explained
[/caption] From a Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope press release: An international team unveiled the origin of the giant gas ring in the…
Where In The Universe #110
It’s time once again for another Where In The Universe Challenge. Test your visual knowledge of the cosmos by naming…
R Coronae Australis: A Cosmic Watercolor
[/caption] From an ESO press release: This magnificent view of the region around the star R Coronae Australis was created…
Red Bull Stratos Update: Breaking the Speed of Sound in Freefall
[/caption] Here's an update on the Red Bull Stratos project, where skydiver Felix Baumgartner will attempt to break the speed…
Finding the Origin of Milky Way’s Ancient Stars
[/caption] From the Royal Astronomical Society Many of the Milky Way’s ancient stars are remnants of other smaller galaxies torn…
Zapping Titan-Like Atmosphere with UV Creates Life Precursors
[/caption] From the University of Arizona The first experimental evidence showing how atmospheric nitrogen can be incorporated into organic macromolecules…
Opportunity Rover Able to See More Detail of Endeavour Crater
[/caption] From a JPL press release: Mars rover team members have begun informally naming features around the rim of Endeavour…
Earth’s Gravity Seen in HD
[/caption] The sleek and sexy-looking GOCE satellite has provided a new, finely detailed look at Earth's gravity – in high…