Enhanced Ariane 5 Blasts Off
The massive Ariane 5-ECA finally lifted off on Saturday, carrying two satellites into orbit, and demonstrating that the launcher is…
Astrophoto: NGC-253 Spiral Galaxy by John Chumack
Amateur photographer John Chumack took this picture of Spiral Galaxy NGC-253, which is located in the constellation of Sculptor. The…
Life Might Have Started in Fresh Water
By tracing back the family tree of cyanobacteria, a researcher from Washington University in St. Louis believes these tiny organisms…
Mighty Ariane 5 Readied for Launch
The massive Ariane 5-ECA rocket is ready for its second flight this weekend, after its first attempt ended in destruction…
Air Pollution Linked to Growth of Life in Oceans
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have uncovered a surprising link between air pollution levels over land, and the…
Diamond Worlds Could Exist
The inner planets in our solar system are largely made of rock, which are formed from silicon. But in a…
Black Holes Manage Galactic Growth
Astronomers have known for a few years now that there's a direct connection between the size of a galaxy and…
Death Star Mimas’ Herschel Crater
This photograph of Mimas, one of Saturn's moons, shows a head-on view of its largest crater Herschel - making it…
What Did Galileo See?
Born February 15, 1564, Galileo Galilee was a scientist, philosopher, mathematician, professor, optician, musician, painter, and father of three. Despite…
Huygens Wind Data Released
Radio telescopes around the world listened for signals from Huygens to measure wind speeds on Titan as the probe descended…