Killer Electrons From Space!
Space travel is dangerous, make no mistake. So many ways to die. But now scientists think they've got a handle…
Spongey Hyperion Coated with Hydrocarbons
One of the most bizarre objects in the Solar System has got to be Saturn's moon Hyperion. From the pictures…
The Future of the Universe
Life was so much simpler when a person's world extended no further than a long day's walk, while a night…
Astrosphere for July 6, 2007
Sorry for the bloglessness yesterday, I was running another load of stuff to the new house. Now all our stuff's…
Podcast: Questions Questions #5
It's time to answer the questions again. And this time we've got some doozies. Is the Universe rotating? Is space…
What’s Up this Week: July 2 – July 8, 2007
Monday, July 2 - Orbiting in space 40 years ago, the Vela 3 and 4 satellites were quietly keeping watch…
Is There a Link Between Cosmic Rays and Global Warming?
As you might know, I've got a side job blogging over at Wired Science on their space beat. I just…
How Jupiter Changes Over Time
We experience changing weather here on Earth. One day it's overcast, and then the next day has clear skies. Same…
Black Holes are Key to the Evolution of the Universe
A supercomputer simulation has retraced the evolution of the Universe, giving astronomers new clues on where they should point their…
Hubble View of a Galaxy Ablaze in Star Formation
This latest image released from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the dwarf galaxy NGC 4449, located about 12.5 million light-years…