The Universe’s expansion rate, the Hubble constant, is vital to understanding the Cosmos’ origin and fate. Discover how the latest technique for measuring the Hubble constant sheds new light on the past and future. (5:15 min read)
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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)
Galaxy Formation: New Wolfe Disk Upends Old Theories
Galaxy Formation in the early Universe was thought to be a chaotic series of collisions. Find out how a newly discovered disk galaxy calls that idea into question. (4:00 min read)
Cosmic Collision Makes Waves
Scienctists have detected the gravitation waves from the collision between a neutron star and a black hole. Find out more about what this tells us about our place the universe.
Cosmic Collision Makes Gravitation Waves
Scienctists have detected the gravitation waves from the collision between a neutron star and a black hole. Find out more about what this tells us about our place the universe.