astrophysics Archive
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Source of mysterious cosmic bursts pinpointed
Posted on January 13, 2017 | No CommentsFor the first time, we have been able to uncover the home of an elusive cosmic signal known as a fast radio burst. These FRBs […] -
The Mystery of Hot Jupiters
Posted on November 20, 2015 | No CommentsHot Jupiters are planetary curiosities. These giant balls of gas are found very close to the stars they orbit, often at less than half the […] -
ISS Astronauts Eat the First Lettuce Grown in Space
Posted on September 24, 2015 | 7 CommentsOne small stem for man, one giant leaf for mankind. Astronauts of Expedition 44 aboard the International Space Station became the first to eat produce […] -
Hydrothermal Activity in the Oceans of Enceladus
Posted on March 26, 2015 | No CommentsA recent study published in Nature indicates that Saturn’s sixth largest moon, Enceladus, may have ongoing oceanic hydrothermal activity, prompting an interest in whether it […]