Astronomy
Biofluorescence shining light on the search for alien life
Worlds with a fluorescent glow may indicate signs of alien life.
‘Baby’ planet two to three times the size of Jupiter discovered
Baby planet, doo doo doo doo doo doo...
Researchers simulate millions of virtual universes to study star formation
Two-thousand processors simulated more than 8 million universes and countless galaxies.
‘Hidden’ ancient galaxies discovery may redefine our understanding of the Universe
The wealth of newly discovered ancient galaxies suggests that scientists may have to refine their model of the universe.
How scientists are looking for signs of ancient life on Mars
We've learned so much about Mars, but pressing questions still remain.
Einstein’s General Relativity passes the test at the centre of our Galaxy
A brave star and a supermassive black hole confirm Einstein's theory of general relativity.
Astronomers map the Local Void – the huge “nothingness” surrounding the Milky Way
The new study explains why our galaxy doesn't travel with the expansion of the universe.
Natural compound found in grape skins, berries, and red wine, could help Mars explorers stay fit
It doesn't necessarily have to be red wine...
How fast is the universe expanding? We may need to recalculate
It's one of the fundamental universal features -- and we're still struggling to understand it.
Pluto’s volcanoes might spew out liquid water, new study finds
Talk about a surprising find!
Chinese lunar rover shows dark side of the Moon like you’ve never seen it before
Take a walk on the dark side -- of the moon.
Meteorite impacts are squeezing water from the moon
The moon has a hydrological cycle, but it looks nothing like the one on Earth.
This is what the photographed black hole’s “neighborhood” looks like
You came into the right neighborhood.
Japanese spacecraft shoots at an asteroid — to better understand it
Relax, we haven't started a war with the asteroids.
Mercury is the planet closest to Earth — contrary to popular belief
There's also a whirly-dirly corollary associated with this new method.
Quasar measurements suggest the universe is expanding faster than we thought
We might need some new physics to explain how this is possible.
