Astronomy Jargon 101: Cosmic Microwave Background

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Paul M. Sutter

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Get a good look at today's topic:…

Astronomy Jargon 101: Wormholes

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Take a strange trip through today's topic:…

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Understanding the Early Universe Depends on Estimating the Lifespan of Neutrons

A study of how neutrons decay could give us a better understanding of the big bang.

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Astronomy Jargon 101: Gravity

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! I hope you're sitting down for today's…

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Fungi Were Able to Absorb Radiation on the ISS. Could Astronauts Grow Their own Radiation Shields in Space?

A lack of effective radiation shielding is one of the biggest challenges still to be overcome if humans are to…

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Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-1a Supernovae

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Today's topic is almost too hot to…

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Landsat 9’s First Images are Here

The latest satellite in the Landsat family of Earth observation spacecraft has collected its “first light” images of our planet.…

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Hubble is Back Online — Partially

The Hubble Space Telescope has been in ‘safe mode’ since October 23, with all of the science instruments offline and…

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Astronomy Jargon 101: Type-II Supernovae

In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You'll have a blast learning about today's…

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The Sounds of Mars: Hear the Wind and Crunch of Rover Wheels on the Red Planet

Two microphones aboard the Perseverance Rover have recorded “alien” sounds on Mars – the sounds of a human-made spacecraft crunching…

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