
Richard B. Drumm Archive


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!

Feb 2nd: Goodbye From Cassini
It is time for Cassini to say goodbye! But before it ends its mission, it will have a grand finale for us.

Jan 26th: A Journey into Deep Space: Our Deepest View of the X-ray Universe
Did you know there are several types of light? Each one reveals new secrets about the world around us, but only one is visible to our eyes.
Luckily, we’ve designed telescopes that can see the Universe in “invisible” light.

Jan 18th: Why Are Heavy Stars So Gassy?
Newborn stars are surrounded by “cosmic fog”. Astronomers expected that, the hot stars would “burn” away the cosmic fog. But it doesn’t!

Jan 11th: Astrophotography Without Superpowers

Dec 28th: Discussion with Dr. Harold McAllister

Dec 27th: Space Assassin!

Dec 23rd: Hot Subdwarf Binaries
