Astronomy
Philae Idled, Batteries Drained; Needs Luck, Sunshine to Awake
Contact with the Philae lander was lost at 6:36 p.m. (CST) this evening, November 14th, before the normal loss of…
Aurora on Venus Versus Solar Activity
It’s a major mystery posed by our sister world. Does the atmosphere of Venus possess upper atmospheric phenomena similar to…
China Reveals Designs for Mars Rover Mission
For many space-faring nations, ambitions for Mars run broad and deep. Now, add China to the list of countries with…
Radio Galaxy With Black Hole Has ‘Fierce Electrical Thunderstorm’ Raging In Its Depths
We know black holes are dangerous to people and galactic objects alike due to their immense gravity. But it turns…
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Uranus Bland? Nope, It’s A Stormy Planet With Interesting Insides
Sometimes first impressions are poor ones. When the Voyager 2 spacecraft whizzed by Uranus in 1986, the close-up view of…
Philae’s First Photos; Update on its Troubled Landing
Hey, we're getting closer! This photo was taken by Philae's ROLIS instrument just 1.8 miles (3 km) above the surface…
Touchdown! Philae Successfully Lands on Rosetta’s Comet
We did it! We're on the comet! At about 9:37 a.m. (CST) Philae touched down on Rosetta's Comet. After traveling more…
Midway Between Storms: Our Guide to the 2014 Leonid Meteors
If there’s one meteor shower that has the potential to bring on a storm of epic proportions, it’s the Leonids.…
‘Naked’ Comets Could Expose Solar System’s Ancient Origin Story
What's a comet that doesn't look like a comet? The question sounds contradictory, but astronomers believe these objects exist. As…
What Did Isaac Newton Discover?
Sir Isaac Newton was a major figure of the Scientific Revolution, and of the most influential minds that ever lived.…