Astronomy
Maybe There’s No Way to Tell if Habitable Planets Orbit Proxima Centauri… Yet!
In a new study, a team of astronomers come to the conclusion that Proxima b will ever be detected making…
A new Simulation of the Universe Contains 60 Trillion Particles, the Most Ever
Using new simulation suite, a team of scientists were able to conduct the largest set of cosmological simulations ever!
The Next Generation Very Large Array Would be 263 Radio Telescopes Spread Across North America
The iconic Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico has been at the forefront of astrophysical research since its dedication…
New Hubble Image Shows Dark Cocoons Where New Stars are Forming
Star formation is a complex process. But in simple terms, a star forms due to clumps and instabilities in a…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Wolf-Rayet Stars
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You should be wary of today's topic:…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Electromagnetism
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! There's a lot to see with today's…
Our Complete Guide to November’s ‘Almost Total’ Lunar Eclipse
Friday morning’s partial lunar eclipse will flirt with with totality, as the longest of more than a century.
Astronomy Jargon 101: Weak Force
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You'll be surprised by the power of…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Strong Nuclear Force
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Feel the power of today's topic: the…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Baryon Acoustic Oscillations
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Listen carefully for today's topic: baryon acoustic…