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Now We Know When Stars Will Be Passing Through the Oort Cloud
Based on data provided by the Gaia mission, a new study has indicated when close encounters will take place between…
Is Human Hibernation Possible? Going to Sleep for Long Duration Spaceflight
We know trips in space will take a long time. Can we go to sleep for the journey and then…
Gravitational Astronomy? How Detecting Gravitational Waves Changes Everything
We’ve now had multiple detections of gravitational waves, opening up a whole new field: gravitational astronomy. We talk about the…
How Far Away is Fusion? Unlocking the Power of the Sun
The Sun uses its enormous mass to crush hydrogen into fusion, releasing enormous energy. How long will it be until…
What Are Multiple Star Systems?
Not all stars are alone. Some come in pairs and more. And when there are multiple stars in a system,…
What is a Nova?
We’ve talked about supernovae plenty of times, but what about just regular, plain old novae? What are they, and how…
Can We Now Predict When A Neutron Star Will Give Birth To A Black Hole?
New research has shed light on what the maximum amount of mass a neutron star can achieve before it collapses…
Weekly Space Hangout – Mar. 25, 2016: Andrew Helton & Ryan Hamilton of SOFIA
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests:This week, we welcome Andrew Helton and Ryan Hamilton, member of the SOFIA Telescope Team. Andrew…
Nebulae: What Are They And Where Do They Come From?
A nebula is a common feature of our universe, consisting of gas particles and dust which are closely associated with…
Will We Ever Reach Another Star?
We hear about discoveries of exoplanets every day. So how long will it take us to find another planet like…