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!
Dec 22nd: Cosmic Shadow Puppet Show
Dec 13th: A Stellar Family Photograph
Nov 26th: 15,000 Space Rocks and Counting
Nov 19th: Black Holes: Devils in Disguise
Nov 8th: Using Magnets to Peer Deep Into the Earth
The Universe is a dangerous place. Earth is the Fortress of the Solar System. It’s the magnetic field.