Astronomy
NASA Proposes a Magnetic Shield to Protect Mars’ Atmosphere
At the recent Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop, Director Jim Green and a panel of scientists proposed deploying a magnetic…
When Galaxies Collide, Stars Suffer the Consequences
A study by a team of scientists at the University of Sheffield suggests that stars being ripped apart due to…
Volcanic Hydrogen Gives Planets a Boost for Life
A new study by a team of astronomers from the Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University indicates that habitable zones…
Rise of the Super Telescopes: The European Extremely Large Telescope
Once the E-ELT is completed in 2014, it will be the largest optical/infrared observatory in the world.
7 Questions For 7 New Planets
The TRAPPIST 7 have some explaining to do. Are they really Earth-like and potentially habitable?
How Far is Mercury from the Sun?
As the closest (and most eccentric) planet to our Sun, Mercury's distance ranges from 46 million km (28.58 million mi)…
Finally, the Missing Link in Planetary Formation!
A new study by an international team of scientists may be the "missing link" in our understanding of how planets…
Rise of the Super Telescopes: The Overwhelmingly Large Telescope
The Overwhelmingly Large Telescope is an 'almost telescope' that never got built. But the design and thinking behind it have…
Join the Eclipse MegaMovie 2017 Chronicling the August Total Solar Eclipse
Ready for the "Great American Eclipse?" We're now less than six months out from the long-anticipated total solar eclipse spanning…
Rise of the Super Telescopes: The Giant Magellan Telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope is being built in Chile by a consortium of nations. It should see first light in…