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Space refers to the science and study of Earth, the atmosphere, and outer space – specifically, the research, design, and technology behind spacecraft and the latest innovations in the study of the void between celestial bodies.
Nearby star Proxima Centauri has regular starspots
In August astronomers announced that the nearby star Proxima Centauri hosts an Earth-sized planet (called Proxima…
Staring into the void: Spiral galaxy mystery in The Whale
This Hubble image shows the central region of a spiral galaxy known as NGC 247. NGC 247 is a relatively small…
“Space brain” effect of galactic cosmic rays
Will astronauts traveling to Mars remember much of it? That's the question concerning University of California,…
Tidal effects of Venus, Earth and Jupiter influence the sun
The Sun's activity is determined by the Sun's magnetic field. Two combined effects are responsible for the latter:…
Flares Make A Comeback: No, Not Those Flares…
Along with the visible light and warmth constantly emitted by our sun comes a whole spectrum of X-ray and…
ABRACADABRA: Dark matter might come to light
MIT physicists are proposing a new experiment to detect a dark matter particle called the axion. If successful, the…
Stellar cannon fire and superhot blobs detected by NASA
Great balls of fire! NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has detected superhot blobs of gas, each twice as massive as the…
Space to grow: Going where no farmer has gone before
NASA is seeking plant varieties that could grow best in space, providing food for astronauts to eat on their way to…
Discovery of dark matter could win scientists Nobel Physics Prize
Scientists behind the groundbreaking discoveries of gravitational waves and the existence of dark matter are seen…
NASA’s Curiosity rover continues to explore
After collecting drilled rock powder in arguably the most scenic landscape yet visited by a Mars rover, NASA's…