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By reconstructing on a small scale the physical processes that take place within ice giant planets, such as Uranus and Neptune, a new method of computer simulation allows to shed light on their present structure and past evolution.
Aug 10th, 2020
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Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen. But scientists aren't sure just how much there actually is in the Sun's atmosphere. NASA's HERSCHEL sounding rocket has taken the first global measurements of helium in the extended solar atmosphere - a key piece of information for understanding our space environment.
Aug 7th, 2020
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Astronomers took a census of stellar eggs in the constellation Taurus and revealed their evolution state. This census helps researchers understand how and when a stellar embryo transforms to a baby star deep inside a gaseous egg.
Aug 7th, 2020
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Taking advantage of a total lunar eclipse, astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected Earth's own brand of sunscreen - ozone - in our atmosphere. This method simulates how astronomers and astrobiology researchers will search for evidence of life beyond Earth by observing potential 'biosignatures' on exoplanets.
Aug 6th, 2020
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Calcium-rich supernovae, a unique type of exploding stars, produce up to half of the calcium in the Universe.
Aug 5th, 2020
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Scientists have developed a new prediction of the shape of the bubble surrounding our solar system using a model developed with data from NASA missions.
Aug 5th, 2020
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Scientists have discovered a new type of stars, very rich in phosphorus, which could help to explain the origin of this chemical element in our Galaxy.
Aug 4th, 2020
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Weighing in at 25 Earth-masses, and slightly smaller than Neptune, this exoplanet's existence is at odds with the predictions of leading planet formation theories.
Aug 4th, 2020
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Astronomers discovered a Saturn-like planet orbiting a small, cool star by detecting the 'wobble' in the star's motion caused by the gravitational pull of the planet.
Aug 4th, 2020
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Planet-forming environments can be much more complex and chaotic than previously expected. This is evidenced by a new image of the star RU Lup.
Aug 3rd, 2020
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Rare, extremely metal-poor nearby galaxy discovered with machine learning.
Aug 3rd, 2020
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A study, making comparison between the discs of several pairs of spiral galaxies, active and non-active, concludes that in the discs of the former the rotational motion of the stars is of greater importance.
Jul 31st, 2020
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A new study shows other stars could have as many as seven Earth-like planets in the absence of a gas giant like Jupiter.
Jul 31st, 2020
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Resembling a butterfly with its symmetrical structure, beautiful colours, and intricate patterns, this striking bubble of gas -- known as NGC 2899 -- appears to float and flutter across the sky.
Jul 30th, 2020
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Theory of loop quantum cosmology describes how tiny primordial features account for anomalies at the largest scales of the universe.
Jul 29th, 2020
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Scientists find remnant of strange dismembered star cluster at Galaxy's edge.
Jul 29th, 2020
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The method involves what could be labelled a quantum-mechanical interference.
Jul 29th, 2020
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SuperCam will examine the chemistry and mineralogy of rocks on Mars.
Jul 27th, 2020
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