Zwicky classifies more than 10,000 exploding stars
Even if you knew nothing about astronomy, you’d understand that exploding stars are forceful and consequential events.
How could they not be? Supernovae play a...
One of the most interesting exoplanets just got even more interesting!
Since the discovery of the first exoplanet in 1992, thousands more have been discovered. 40 light years away, one such system of exoplanets was...
How we could find advanced civilizations that ran out of fusion fuel
When it comes to our modern society and the many crises we face, there is little doubt that fusion power is the way of...
We might finally know how galaxies grow so large
Astronomers have spent decades trying to understand how galaxies grow so large. One piece of the puzzle is spheroids, also known as galactic bulges.
Spiral...
The Sun may be more prone to flares than we thought
This past year saw some significant solar activity.
This was especially true during the month of May, which saw more than 350 solar storms, solar...
How to build concrete on Mars from local materials
Imagine you’ve just gotten to Mars as part of the first contingent of settlers.
Your first challenge: build a long-term habitat using local materials. Those...
Could planets orbiting two stars have moons
Exomoons are a hot topic in the science community, as none have been confirmed with astronomers finding new and creative ways to identify them.
But...
Small but mighty: MIT scientists spot tiny asteroids in the main belt
Astronomers at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery, spotting the smallest asteroids ever detected in the main asteroid belt—a region between Mars and Jupiter...
How to track hidden comets that could threaten earth
How do you spot a dangerous comet that hasn’t been near Earth for more than 200 years?
By following its "footprints"—the meteor showers it leaves...
Scientists discover sun-like stars produce superflares every 100 years
The sun, our temperamental star, is known for its powerful solar storms.
These storms can cause dazzling auroras and even disrupt technology on Earth.
But could...