Hydrogen
Early Life on Mars Might Have Wiped Out Life on Mars
Life might have wiped itself out on early Mars. That's not as absurd as it sounds; that's sort of what…
Water was Already Here Before the Earth Formed
Where did Earth's water come from? That's one of the most compelling questions in the ongoing effort to understand life's…
A Mars Colony Could be a Hydrogen Factory, Providing Propellant for the Inner Solar System
There are lots of potential uses for a Mars colony. It could be a research outpost, mining colony, or even…
White Dwarfs can Continue Burning Hydrogen, Even After They’re Dead
White dwarfs are supposed to be dead remnants of stars, doomed to simply fade away into the background. But new…
Worlds With Hydrogen in Their Atmospheres Could Be the Perfect Place to Search for Life
We're waiting patiently for telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope to see first light, and one of the reasons…
Astronomy Cast Ep. 513: Stellar Fusion
The Sun. It's a big ball of fire, right? Apparently not. In fact, what's going on inside of the Sun…
Not all the Earth’s Water Came From Comets
We have comets and asteroids to thank for Earth's water, according to the most widely-held theory among scientists. But it's…
Spectrum of Antimatter Observed for First Time
A new study by CERN researchers has led to the first spectral information of antimatter ever, giving further confirmation to…
Weekly Space Hangout – November 4, 2016: Mars and Where to Land on it with Dr. Matt Golombek
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Dr. Matt Golombek, Senior Research Scientist at the JPL; Mars Exploration Rover Project Scientist;…
Who Discovered Helium?
In addition to its many commercial and scientific uses, helium is one of the most plentiful elements in our universe,…