MIT astronomers discover new galaxy clusters hiding in plain sight
Lesson learned from the CHiPS survey must inform future cluster searches, researchers say.
March 26, 2021 • ~6 min
New image sheds light on energy jets from black holes
A new picture that showcases the magnetic fields of a black hole will help us understand more about the massive energy jets they can fire off into space.
March 24, 2021 • ~5 min
Astronomers image magnetic fields at the edge of M87’s black hole
New image of M87 reveals how it looks in polarized light.
March 24, 2021 • ~10 min
Bill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief
Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues.
March 20, 2021 • ~5 min
SLS: Successful test for world's most powerful rocket
Engineers have carried out a major engine test of Nasa's Space Launch System.
March 18, 2021 • ~4 min
Found in space: Complex carbon-based molecules
Discovery may offer clues to carbon’s role in planet and star formation.
March 18, 2021 • ~8 min
Put a cryogenic ‘ark’ in the moon’s lava tubes?
Researchers propose a "lunar ark" that would store cryogenically frozen seed, spore, sperm, and egg samples from 6.7 million Earth species.
March 18, 2021 • ~8 min
Astronauts on Mars missions could suffer cognitive and emotional problems – new research
High levels of cognitive performance and effective teamwork are crucial to long-duration space missions.
March 17, 2021 • ~6 min
Meteorite hunters: how we found the first bit of UK space rock in over 30 years
The hunt for the space rock involved a few bits of sheep poo before the real meteorite was found.
March 16, 2021 • ~8 min
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