Mars made the news three times this week as three countries arrived there within days of each other. Discover the objectives of each mission and their plans to learn about the Red Planet. (5:00 min read)
Category: Universe
The View from the Centre of the Universe – The New Story Retold
The View From the Centre of the Universe is part of a sub-genre of interpretations of Thomas Berry’s essay, The New Story. Discover why the authors believe our current thinking needs a drastic change. (5:30 min read)
Square Kilometre Array Will Be World’s Largest Radio Telescope
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory has received international approval. Discover why this megaproject signals an inspiring new era in global astronomy. (4:30 min read)
Last Journey Simulation Follows Matter Through Universe
The Last Journey Simulation used Mira, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, to model how mass flows through our Universe. Discover how it breaks ground for future cosmological studies.(4:00 min read)
Tidal Dwarf Galaxy Reveals Clues About Star Formation
A tidal dwarf galaxy has been the target of an international research team. Discover how their discoveries challenge what we thought we knew about how stars form. (4:30 min read)
Radio Signals Detected From Planet Beyond Solar System
Radio signals from an exoplanet have been detected by a team of radio astronomers. Find out how this discovery contributes to the search for life beyond Earth. (3:45 min read)
Fast Radio Burst Puzzle Solved by Using Four Telescopes
Fast radio bursts have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2007. Find out how scientists have revealed their origin and their variability. (3:30 min read)
Arecibo Observatory Decommissioned After Second Cable Breaks
The Arecibo Observatory was already damaged when a main cable snapped. Find out why this closed the facility for good and what the plan is now. (4:00 min read)
Water on Mars: Where Does It All Go?
Water on Mars has been escaping for at least a billion years. Find out how NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has shed new light on why this happens. (4 min read)
Earth-Like Planets Orbit Half of All Sun-Like Stars
Earth-like planets seem to orbit about half of all stars like our Sun. Find out why knowing this takes us closer to finding life in space. (4:00 min read)