Richard B. Drumm Archive
Apr 15th: Born to be Wild
Black holes are known for their destructive behavior but it also a valuable members of our cosmic society
Apr 6th: Mapping the Earth’s Magnetic Crust
Earth is surrounded by a huge cocoon that protects us from the dangerous cosmic radiation and particles that bombard our planet. This cocoon is Earth’s magnetic field.
Mar 31st: Galaxies Spin Faster as They Get Older
Nowadays, outer part of our Galaxy spins faster. But back in the early Universe it would have rotated much more slowly.
Mar 23rd: Saturn’s Rings Are Warm and Fuzzy
Mar 16th: Ultracool Dwarf and the Seven Planets
Mar 9th: A Bridge Between Worlds
Feb 22nd: How Earth’s Broken Surface Keeps Us Alive
Feb 15th: Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost
Feb 9th: Is the Universe Speeding Away From Us?
Most scientists believe that about 13.82 billion years ago the Universe exploded into existence in what we call the Big Bang. Since then, it has evolved into the place we see today — and it’s still growing!