Mark Thompson
Need to Map an Iceberg in a Hundredth of a Second? Ask a Computer
Satellites really are quite a wonder. They can help forecast the weather, track climate change and help you navigate around…
When Stars Consume Their Partners, We Could Detect a Blast of Neutrinos
You might be familiar with the bizarre ritual of the female praying mantis which, I’m told, bites off the head…
Starship Could Be Ready to Launch on Friday
Space exploration should never be run of the mill nor something that finds itself on the back pages of the…
Mystery Solved. How We Get Ultra-Compact Dwarf Galaxies
I have been fascinated by galaxies for most of my adult life. I find it amazing that, just as we…
SETI Researchers Just Got a $200 Million Gift to Search for Life
Among the many outstanding questions in science, ‘Are We Alone’ must be the one that captivates scientists and public alike. …
Astronomers are Hoping to Detect Gravitational Waves Coming from Supernova 1987A
A supernova explosion is a cataclysmic explosion that marks the violent end of a massive star’s life. During the event,…
Oops. Astronauts Lost a Tool Bag During a Spacewalk!
I know for a fact it’s one of the most annoying things that can happen. I’ve done it lots; whether…
Searching for the Supernova Neutrino Background to the Universe
It’s a sobering statement that stars like the Sun, more accurately ALL stars will die eventually, yes even the Sun!…
Can There Be Double Gravitational Lenses?
If you, like me, have used telescopes to gaze out at the wonders of the Universe, then you too may…
The Crab Reveals Its Secrets To JWST
The Crab Nebula - otherwise known as the first object on Charles Messier’s list of non-cometary objects or M1 for…