Astronomy
There are 6×10^80 Bits of Information in the Observable Universe
A new study based on Information Theory has produced the first estimate on just how much data is encoded in…
The Large Magellanic Cloud Stole one of its Globular Clusters
Astronomers have known for years that galaxies are cannibalistic. Massive galaxies like our own Milky Way have gained mass by…
Lucy is off to Visit Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is on its way. The spacecraft was launched into space on Saturday, October 16th on an Atlas…
Something Really Wants our Attention. One Object Released 1,652 Fast Radio Bursts in 47 Days
Researchers working with the 500-Meter FAST telescope in China reported 1,652 fast radio bursts in 47 days coming from a…
What Are Your Options When you’ve Only Got Hours or Days to Prevent an Asteroid Impact?
Imagine a scenario where we detect an asteroid heading straight for Earth. Imagine that it will arrive in a couple…
What’s Causing the Mysterious Radio Waves Coming From the Center of the Milky Way?
The center of the Milky Way is a mysterious place. Astronomers think there's a supermassive black hole there, though it…
Europa has Water in its Atmosphere
New research indicates that Jupiter's moon Europa has water vapor in its trailing atmosphere, which could inform missions headed there…
A Magnetic Tunnel Surrounds the Earth
What if our eyes could see radio waves? If we could, we might be able to look up into the…
This’ll be us… in 5 Billion Years
Scientists have long known the fate of our solar system - and likely the fate of Earth itself. In…
A Spacecraft Could use Gravity to Prevent a Dangerous Asteroid Impact
The idea of avoiding asteroid impacts has featured prominently in the public’s mind for decades - especially since the release…