Podcast: The Strong and Weak Nuclear Forces
[/caption] After a quick Dragon*Con break, we're back to our tour through the fundamental forces of the Universe. We've covered…
Large Hadron Collider Worst Case Scenario
[/caption] I apologize that Universe Today has been a little slow over the last couple of days. That's because my…
Blinding Gamma Ray Burst Was Directed at Earth
[/caption] On March 19, 2008 at 2:13 am EDT, NASA's Swift satellite detected an explosion from the constellation Bootes, and…
The Dragon Slayer – NGC 5985, NGC 5982, NGC 5981 by Ken Crawford
[/caption] There are wonderful tales which surround the circumpolar Draco constellation. According to Greek legend, Draco represents the dragon killed…
Oops, TW Hydrae b Isn’t a Planet; Just a Sunspot
[/caption] You gotta love this about science; someone is always checking your work. Early this year a new exoplanet discovery…
China To Launch Manned Mission This Month
[/caption] China will launch its third manned space mission in late September, sending three astronauts into Earth orbit. The mission…
UT Reader Promotes IYA in “Canoe Africa”
[/caption] If you haven't heard of UT reader, Brian Sheen, you will over the next few months. Brian is not…
Clumps Growing on Phoenix Lander Legs
Clumps of material have adhered to the legs of the Phoenix Mars Lander, and the clumps continue to change and…
‘Laser Comb’ To Measure the Accelerating Universe
Back in April, UT published an article about using a device called a 'laser comb' to search for Earth-like planets.…
GOCE Launch Delayed
[/caption] The launch of ESA's GOCE satellite (the 'sexy' spacecraft) will be delayed. During launch preparations yesterday (Sunday, Sept. 7)…