Astronomy Jargon 101: Cosmic Microwave Background
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Get a good look at today's topic:…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Wormholes
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Take a strange trip through today's topic:…
Understanding the Early Universe Depends on Estimating the Lifespan of Neutrons
A study of how neutrons decay could give us a better understanding of the big bang.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Gravity
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! I hope you're sitting down for today's…
Fungi Were Able to Absorb Radiation on the ISS. Could Astronauts Grow Their own Radiation Shields in Space?
A lack of effective radiation shielding is one of the biggest challenges still to be overcome if humans are to…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-1a Supernovae
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Today's topic is almost too hot to…
Landsat 9’s First Images are Here
The latest satellite in the Landsat family of Earth observation spacecraft has collected its “first light” images of our planet.…
Hubble is Back Online — Partially
The Hubble Space Telescope has been in ‘safe mode’ since October 23, with all of the science instruments offline and…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-II Supernovae
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You'll have a blast learning about today's…
The Sounds of Mars: Hear the Wind and Crunch of Rover Wheels on the Red Planet
Two microphones aboard the Perseverance Rover have recorded “alien” sounds on Mars – the sounds of a human-made spacecraft crunching…