Hydrogen
Worlds With Hydrogen in Their Atmospheres Could Be the Perfect Place to Search for Life
We're waiting patiently for telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope to see first light, and one of the reasons…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 513: Stellar Fusion
The Sun. It's a big ball of fire, right? Apparently not. In fact, what's going on inside of the Sun…
Not all the Earth’s Water Came From Comets
We have comets and asteroids to thank for Earth's water, according to the most widely-held theory among scientists. But it's…
Spectrum of Antimatter Observed for First Time
A new study by CERN researchers has led to the first spectral information of antimatter ever, giving further confirmation to…
Weekly Space Hangout – November 4, 2016: Mars and Where to Land on it with Dr. Matt Golombek
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Dr. Matt Golombek, Senior Research Scientist at the JPL; Mars Exploration Rover Project Scientist;…
Who Discovered Helium?
In addition to its many commercial and scientific uses, helium is one of the most plentiful elements in our universe,…
What is the Life Cycle Of The Sun?
Like all stars, our Sun has a life-cycle that began with its birth (4.57 billion years ago) and will end…
Why Do Red Dwarfs Live So Long?
While our Sun will only survive for about 5 billion more years, smaller, cooler red dwarfs can last for trillions…
Why Do Red Giants Expand?
We know that the Sun will last another 5 billion years and then expand us a red giant. What will…
Can You Kill a Star With Iron?
Since the energy required to fuse iron is more than the energy that you get from doing it, could you…