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Luminous Kilonova Challenges Gamma-ray Burst Theories

Nov 15, 2020 | Astrobiology, Crewed Space, Daily Space, Earth, Exoplanets, Galaxies, Mars, Neutron Stars / Pulsars, Observatories, Physics, Rockets, Space History, Spacecraft, SpaceX, Venus, Very Large Array

First Brown Dwarf Discovered Using Radio Observations

Nov 11, 2020 | Asteroids, Astrobiology, Exoplanets, Fast Radio Bursts, Jupiter, Mars, Neutron Stars / Pulsars, Observatories, OSIRIS-REx, Planets

We’re back! Today we’re bringing you all the latest news, from a fast radio burst in our galaxy to the first brown dwarf discovered using radio telescopes. And telescopes are the hot topic today: using them, renaming them, and sadly, breaking them. Plus the Atacama Desert and Martian life, Europa’s glow, and a roundup of recent planetary science stories.

Betelgeuse smaller and closer than previously thought… what?

Oct 19, 2020 | Bennu Mapper, Cosmology, Daily Space, Exoplanets, Galaxies, Mars, Observatories, Star Forming Region, Stars

All of Betelguese’s strange behavior for the last year had everyone looking at the star, which the latest research shows is smaller and closer than previously calculated. Plus, InSight’s mole is finally all the way underground, new measurements of atomic hydrogen in distant galaxies, and two planets have been discovered around a red dwarf star.

Martian Dunes; Carina Nebula; Nobel Prize in Physics

Oct 7, 2020 | Daily Space, Gemini North, Mars, Nebulae, Star Forming Region, Supermassive Black Holes

Research from our home Planetary Science Institute shows that the dune fields on Mars provide solid evidence for lithification and burial. Plus, Carina Nebula has been imaged with adaptive optics and looks amazing! And we take a look at the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics.

Science Story Double Feature

Sep 28, 2020 | Asteroids, Daily Space, Mars, Milky Way, Quantum, Saturn, Supermassive Black Holes

Join us today for a first-ever double feature episode. Dr. Pamela and Beth will cover the latest in astronomy and planetary science.

Mission update: Psyche; new tech; and a special Mars photo

Sep 1, 2020 | Asteroids, Curiosity, Daily Space, Mars, Moon, Spacecraft

Join us today for an update on the Lucy mission to asteroid Psyche. Plus we take a look at a couple new pieces of tech in development, designed to help explore the Moon and Mars. And Curiosity brings us a special Mars photo that isn’t about the ground!