Astronomy
Messier 7 (M7) – The Ptolemy Cluster
First observed in the 2nd century CE, the Messier 7 cluster (aka. the Ptolemy Cluster) is one of the objects…
Who Discovered Helium?
In addition to its many commercial and scientific uses, helium is one of the most plentiful elements in our universe,…
What are the Different Kinds of Supernovae?
When stars explode, it's one of the most energetic explosions in the Universe. But did you supernovae come in different…
Stunning Conjunction of Mars and Beta Scorpii This Week
Sneaky Mars creeps up on bright Graffias in Scorpius for a very close conjunction Wednesday morning. Even better, the star…
18 Billion Solar Mass Black Hole Rotates At 1/3 Speed Of Light
An international team of astronomers recently measured the rotation rate of one of the most massive black holes known ...…
Kuiper Belt Objects Point The Way To Planet 9
A new study from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory has indicated that the extreme eccentricity of distant KBOs could point…
The Early Universe Was All About Galactic Hook Ups
According to new research by an international team of scientists, early galaxies were characterized by mergers (aka. "hookups")
Standing in the Shadow: Amazing Images of Today’s Total Solar Eclipse
Reader images for today's amazing total solar eclipse from across the Pacific: the only total solar eclipse in 2016, and…
China Plans Space Telescope That Will Dock With Their Space Station
China's planned space telescope will dock with its space station for repairs and servicing.
How Do We Terraform Venus?
Given its similarities to Earth, there are many who believe we should terraform Venus, making it live up to its…