Astronomy
Magma Chamber
[/caption] Here on the surface of the Earth, the ground is cool and comfortable. But as you descend into the…
Volcanic Gas
[/caption] The material that erupts out of a volcano starts as magma deep underground. Much of this magma is rock,…
New Mystery from Cosmic Dawn: The Blob
[/caption] This mysterious, giant object existed at…
Strombolian Eruption
[/caption] Named after the volcano Stromboli in Siciliy, Strombolian eruptions are one of the most beautiful to watch; and fortunately,…
Plinian Eruption
[/caption] Think about a classic volcanic eruption, with a huge cloud of volcanic ash rising up from a giant cinder…
Black Hole Jets Pack One, Two Punch in Radio, Gamma Rays
[/caption] Compact, ultrabright jets at supermassive black holes in active galaxies were already known to pack an impressive punch in radio waves.…
Astronomers Discover Youngest and Lowest Mass Dwarfs
[/caption] Astronomers have found three brown dwarfs with estimated masses of less than 10 times that of Jupiter, making them…
Volcanic Vent
[/caption] The Earth's mantle, just a few dozen kilometers beneath your feet is incredibly hot. The high temperatures cause rocks…
Interactive Telescope Sculpture Combines Science and Art
[/caption] What if there were a device that could provide an interactive experience for city dwellers to be able to…