astronomy
A new study challenges assumptions about the origins of Earth's water
Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
If the new hypothesis is correct, it could mean better prospects of finding other rock-and-ocean worlds throughout the galaxy.
Scientists stunned as New Horizons' photos show Pluto's surface as still geologically active
Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
The lack of craters on the 'heart' area called Sputnik Planum remain one of the most compelling discoveries about Pluto.
'Most distant' Solar System object spied
Posted in Science on 11th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
Observations with Japan's Subaru telescope reveal an object to be some 15.5 billion km from the Sun, about three times further away than even far-flung Pluto.
Simulation models universe from near birth until today
Posted in Software on 3rd Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
One of the largest cosmological simulations ever performed, has modeled the evolution of the universe from just 50 million years after the Big Bang to the present day.
Study suggests an even distribution of elements in the universe
Posted in Featured, Science on 29th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The chemical composition of the Universe is well mixed, and that the mechanisms that determined the composition of our galaxy are in effect throughout the universe.