By observing different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope are able to see different things in the same parts of the universe.…
Category: Space
Measuring distances in the universe with fast radio bursts
FAST catches a real pulse from FRB 121102. Credit: NAOC Now and then there is a bright radio flash somewhere in the sky. It can last anywhere from a few…
Once a Spy Satellite, Now a Telescope With an Eye on the Cosmos
NASA is gearing up for the highly anticipated May 2027 launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the astronomy and cosmology community is already buzzing with excitement. Dubbed…
Astronauts from NASA’s Expedition 71 to conduct research aboard space station
Brain organoid cells from the previous investigation Cosmic Brain Organoids are made of cells from people with Parkinson’s Disease and primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Credit: New York Stem Cell Research…
Astronomers Make Rare Exoplanet Discovery – and a Giant Leap in Detecting Earth-like Bodies
Astronomers have made the rare discovery of a small, cold exoplanet and its massive outer companion – shedding light on the formation of planets like Earth. Exoplanet – illustrative photo.…
Experts to explore Eclipse at a planetarium panel discussion
UTA experts to explore eclipse at Planetarium panel discussion ‘Exploring the Eclipse’ talk at UTA Planetarium sponsored by The Dallas Morning News Image credit: UTA The Dallas Morning News and…
Confirmation of Ancient Lake on Mars Builds Excitement for Perseverance Rover’s Samples
Ground-penetrating radar reveals eons of environmental changes on Mars, offers hope that soil samples hold traces of life. If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover’s verification of lake…
Saturn’s Death Star-looking moon may have vast underground ocean
This Feb. 13, 2010 image provided by NASA shows Saturn’s moon Mimas and it’s large Herschel Crater, captured by the Cassini spacecraft. The crater is 130 kilometers (80 miles) wide.…
Experts: AI for Space and Earth Exploration
How Can AI Propel Exploration of the Cosmos, the Oceans, and the Earth? Perspectives from professors Katie Bouman, Matthew Graham, John Dabiri, and Zachary Ross Image credit: Caltech BLACK HOLES Computational imaging expert Katie Bouman describes…
Which came first: Black holes or galaxies?
An illustration of a magnetic field generated by a supermassive black hole in the early universe, showing turbulent plasma outflows that turn gas clouds into stars. Credit: ROBERTO MOLAR CANDANOSA…
