Do Advanced Civilizations Communicate with Neutrinos?
It's one of the biggest questions in all humanity: are we alone in the Universe? Either way, the answer is…
That Dark Stuff, Matter and Energy
Being a very hands-on-type person, I have a hard time wrapping my brain around the concepts of dark energy and…
Book Review: A Dictionary of Astronomy
Dictionaries, as guides, ensure everyone uses words in a like manner. Specialized dictionaries allow more complete coverage for particular fields.…
Podcast: What is the Shape of the Universe?
Some of the biggest questions in the universe depend on its shape. Is it curved? Is it flat? Is it…
Measure Light Pollution and Help Save Our Dark Skies
It's a stunning photo... And one we all recognize. At this point in time, more than half of the Earth's…
Earth and Moon, As Seen From Mars
This picture was released a couple of days ago, but since it's so special, it deserves a post on Universe…
A One-Way, One-Person Mission to Mars
Will humans ever really go to Mars? Let's face it, the obstacles are quite daunting. Not only are there numerous,…
Looking Down the Barrel of A Gamma Ray Burst
A team of astronomers from the University of Sydney in Australia have been keeping an eye on a binary star…
HiRISE Captures Stunning Images of Mars Avalanches in Action
Magnificent images of avalanches of ice and rock in the northern polar regions of Mars have been captured by NASA…
Tracking Debris from US Spy Satellite USA 193; Delays to Rocket Launch
The shoot down of US spy satellite USA 193 was condemned by some quarters of the international community. However, the…