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Researchers create 'MRI' of the sun's interior motions

A team of scientists has created an "MRI" of the Sun's interior plasma motions, shedding light on how it transfers heat from its deep interior to its surface.

July 9, 2012 Read more

Belching black hole proves a biggie

Observations with CSIRO's Australia Telescope Compact Array have confirmed that astronomers have found the first known "middleweight" black hole.

July 9, 2012 Read more

Close-up of active galactic nucleus

First interferometric signals between the Effelsberg telescope and orbital radio telescope Spektr-R.

July 6, 2012 Read more

Buried ocean lends insight into Titan's dense, methane-rich atmosphere

To better understand Saturn's moon Titan, scientists must study the methane in its atmosphere, the persistence of which was likely influenced by an ocean of water recently discovered 100 kilometers below the moon's surface.

July 5, 2012 Read more

Spaceflight may extend the lifespan of microscopic worm

The effect of spaceflight on a microscopic worm - Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) - could help it to live longer. The discovery was made by an international group of scientists studying the loss of bone and muscle mass experienced by astronauts after extended flights in space.

July 5, 2012 Read more

Rising plasma offers clues to sun storms

Rice researcher part of team that used Doppler shifts to ID phenomenon; may help predict space weather.

July 3, 2012 Read more

Gemini Observatory captures Comet ISON hurtling toward uncertain destiny with the Sun

A new series of images from Gemini Observatory shows Comet C/2012 S1 racing toward an uncomfortably close rendezvous with the Sun. In late November the comet could present a stunning sight in the twilight sky and remain easily visible, or even brilliant, into early December of this year.

November 30, -0001 Read more