Science
Iron Rain Falling: Sweltering Weather on an Exoplanet
Here on Earth, Iron Rain is the name of a video game, and also the name...
Space
5 Mysteries Earth Observing Satellites See From Space
Earth observing satellites that orbit the globe allow researchers to uncover hidden worlds obscured by tropical...
Black Holes
Distant Superluminous Supernovae Light Up the Radio Sky
Astronomers have observed brief, powerful pulses of radio noise emanating from the far cosmos. Could superluminous...
Frontiers
From Mars to Tabby’s Star: Extraterrestrial Discoveries
In 1877, observations of Mars promised what seemed like one of the great extraterrestrial discoveries —...
Engineering
Chandra X-Ray Observatory Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is a crucial tool that astronomers use to understand the nature and...
Science
ALMA Observatory: The Most Powerful Telescopes in an Ideal Location
The ALMA Observatory has an array of powerful telescopes in an ideal location for observing the...
Frontiers
How Gravitational Waves Will Help Decipher Mysteries of the Universe
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Black Holes
5 Uncommon Facts About Black Holes
Here are five uncommon facts about black holes, which are among the most mysterious space discoveries.
Science
Is There Life Beyond Earth? Exoplanets May Hold the Key
Is there life beyond Earth? NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) may find the answer in...
Frontiers
A Ringside Seat for Planetary Formation
For years, astronomers have been finding tantalizing hints of planetary formation around nearby young stars. Now...
Frontiers
Cosmic Mysteries May Provide Insight Into Earliest Star Formations
A greenish glow from a remote galaxy shows star formation in the early days of the...
Pioneers
October Skies: Night Sky Events To Observe in October
October is a popular time of year for stargazing, and this October offers a series of...
Black Holes
Physics Photo Op: Black Hole Images May Soon Be Available
The existence of black holes is supported by countless inferential observations — but a new "photo...
Frontiers
Oldest Stars in the Universe May Shed New Light on Dark Matter
Astronomers looking for the oldest stars in the universe also found clues to a massive cosmic...