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When space expanded faster-than-light
New maps from Planck mission support theory of cosmic inflation, the idea that, in the moments following Big Bang, space expanded faster than the speed of light. George Efstathiou - a Planck mission leader - explains more to Kavli Institute's Kelen Tuttle.
February 16, 2015
100 to compete for one-way Mars trip
The private venture Mars One has announced its selection of 50 men and 50 women who will compete via reality TV for a one-way Mars trip, as early as 2024.
February 16, 2015
Unexpected storm at a galaxy’s core
At the core of a galaxy called the Teacup, jets from a central supermassive black hole may be gradually destroying the galaxy's ability to form new stars.
February 15, 2015
Mysterious dark matter in inner Milky Way
It's a tough measurement, but astronomers in Stockholm say they've proven dark matter exists in our part of the galaxy.
February 15, 2015
DSCOVR launch a success!
Spacecraft is headed to L-1 point in Earth-sun system, where it'll provide advance warning of incoming solar storms that can disrupt power grids and satellite systems.
February 11, 2015
Why comets are like deep fried ice cream
Astronomers tinkering with ice and organics in the lab might have discovered why icy comets have hard, outer crusts.
February 11, 2015
DSCOVR launch rescheduled for Wednesday
Following launch scrubs on Sunday and again today, the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) now is scheduled to launch at 6:05 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 11.
February 10, 2015
What if the universe had no beginning?
Reports of the death of the Big Bang have been greatly exaggerated. Big Bang theory is alive and well. At the same time, our universe may not have a beginning or end.
February 10, 2015
Amazing video shows space cargo ship’s fiery destruction
The crew of ISS delivered this spectacular imagery of the fireworks as the vehicle slammed into Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean
February 10, 2015
New half-life for iron-60 gives astronomers a better clock
Australian researchers get a new, more accurate half-life for iron-60, thereby making immeasurable time less so.
February 10, 2015
