Astronomy
Planets Make it Harder to Figure out a Star’s age
Estimating stellar age has always been a challenge for astronomers. Now, a certain class of exoplanets is making the process…
When Black Holes Collide They Also Produce Neutrinos
Ever since astronomers first detected ultra high energy neutrinos coming from random directions in space, they have not been able…
Worrying Solar Storm Data, Falcon Heavy is Back, Total Lunar Eclipse
Historical data about solar storms carved in trees, and it's a bit worrying. Falcon Heavy's back after 40 months of…
It’s Tough to Find Evidence of Stars Eating Planets
Tragically sometimes stars engulf their own planets. While most stars are able to quickly cover up the evidence for their…
What Happens to Hot Jupiters when their Star Becomes a Red Giant?
New research from the COMPAS consortium has simulated what happens to Hot Jupiters when their stars become Red Giants.
Solar Orbiter Records a Stunning Timelapse of Solar Activity as it Completes its Latest Flyby
The sun is currently sleeping. Its surface and corona are relatively quiet as it prepares to ramp up for an…
Our Guide to Tuesday’s Total Lunar Eclipse
The November 8th total lunar eclipse spans the Pacific, and is the last one until 2025.
How do you Keep a Solar Sail Stable?
Solar sailing seems like a simple concept - instead of being pushed along by the wind, as in a typical…
You Can Help Measure Light Pollution with Your Phone
There's no question that light pollution is a growing problem. Thankfully many scientists and advocates are working for change. And…
25 More Years for Webb, LUVOIR and Quantum Telescopes
What's the current state of James Webb? What were the main technical difficulties and what does the future look like?…