Astronomers reveal the 3D structure of the ring nebula
I’ve lost count of the number of times I have seen the Ring Nebula. It’s a favourite amongst stargazers around the globe and is...
The challenges of designing deep space spacecraft
Exploring the far reaches of space is one of humanity’s most ambitious goals. Deep space missions, which travel far beyond Earth’s orbit to places...
The future of robots on distant moons
In recent years, scientists and engineers have turned their eyes toward the distant moons of our solar system, places like Europa, Titan, and Enceladus.
These...
How CubeSats are changing space exploration
Space exploration used to be something only the biggest and wealthiest organizations could afford. Massive satellites and spacecraft required years of design and billions...
Why we study black holes and neutron stars
Black holes and neutron stars are among the most fascinating and mysterious objects in the universe.
These cosmic phenomena form when massive stars reach the...
Planets can form in even the harshest conditions
According to the most widely held astronomical model (the Nebular Hypothesis), new stars are born from massive clouds of dust and gas (aka. a...
Could humans colonize mars in the next 100 years?
Mars has captured human imagination for centuries, with its reddish glow in the night sky and its status as Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. But...
How 3D printing is changing how we explore the universe
Space exploration is one of humanity's most ambitious ventures, but it comes with enormous challenges. Rockets and spacecraft must carry everything needed for the...
Is there a fifth force of nature
Could a new, fifth force of nature provide some answers to our biggest questions about dark matter and dark energy?
We’re working on it.
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How reusable rockets are changing space travel
Space travel has always been expensive, partly because rockets were traditionally single-use. Imagine throwing away an airplane after every flight—it would make air travel...