Astronomy
Did a Gamma Ray Burst Accompany LIGO’s Gravity Wave Detection?
A Gamma Ray Burst detected from the same source as last week's gravitational waves requires a new understanding of the…
First Woman to Ever Win Canada’s Top Science Award is Astrophysicist Victoria Kaspi
For the first time in 25 years, a woman has won Canada's top science award. Dr. Victoria Kaspi is a…
How Dense Are The Planets?
The planets of our Solar System vary considerably in terms of density, which is crucial in terms of its classification…
China to Relocate Thousands for World’s Largest Radio Telescope
China's new radio telescope will be the largest in the world, and will help in the search for alien life.
Time-lapse Video Documents Assembly of Webb Telescope Primary Mirror
NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, MD - A time-lapse video newly released by NASA documents the painstakingly complex assembly of…
Russia’s New Ballistic Missiles to be Tested on Asteroids
Russian scientists say design work has already begun on missiles designed to destroy incoming asteroids.
If You’re Going to Fall Into a Black Hole, Make Sure It’s Rotating
It's no secret that black holes are objects to be avoided, were you to plot yourself a trip across the…
Stunning Images of the February Dawn Planetary Line-up from Around the World
Some great images of the dawn alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, with a very special sneak peek…
Messier 3 (M3) – The NGC 5272 Globular Cluster
Messier Object 3 (aka. NGC 5272), a globular cluster located in the constellation of Canes Venatici, is one of the…
Watch the Moon Beat a Path Across the Hyades Tonight
Watch the Moon as it crosses the Hyades star cluster tonite, and occults the bright star Aldebaran for observers in…