In a remarkable example of interdisciplinary teamwork, astronomers are helping cancer researchers use computerized stargazing algorithms developed for spotting distant galaxies to identify biomarkers in tumors to determine how aggressive they are...
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I think some of these really tired nonsense that keep trying to push nonsense such as Lunar Landing Conspiracy are just rants and should be reported at least for a little while. We've tolerated such idiocy for quite some time and have posted many replies, it's not as if they can't find such...
I was looking back for the best, most impressive astronomy images of the year 2012—ready to post a winner when this dropped in my NASA feed. The image is stunning on its own, but the description just made my head spin. Combined with its sheer beauty, it made it the winner. Here is why: More »
You are looking at the Sun's Evil Eye. Or the Death Star ready to shoot its planet-destructing laser. Or Jean Grey turning into the Phoenix. Actually, I really don't care about what the hell is going on here—it just looks amazing. More »
Zachory Berta says that "GJ1214b is like no planet we know of." Like Berta, part of a team at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics lead by David Charbonneau, his colleagues were surprised when they discovered that this planet is made mostly of water. More »
Hi I'm doing an Astronomy Quiz and have completed it, was wondering if these are the correct answers. (The Answers are in nracket)
1. The _____ (Kepler Mission) was used to find a jupiter-sized planet through careful measurements of the changing positions of stars.
2. Discovering planets...
like something about dreams? like topics about dreams or dreaming. or astronomy. or any other interesting weird books?
or ghost books :) not ghost stories/novels but about ghosts or the afterlife or horror novels? ty!
I have to present a 15 minute powerpoint presentation on a topic of my choice for my Astronomy class.
What would be something really interesting and cool to talk about? It has to be related to astronomy.
Also it has to be on a topic that is currently being researched, not one that is...
...origins of the world? I've been wanting to learn about random stuff, and all this is intersting to me. If you know of any good series or single documentaries about history (anytime), astronomy, physical science, or history of life, please share.
Thanks for your suggestions,
-Jake
I have to do a science project, but not one that is with pictures and videos and stuff, just oral, all I can have is note cards. It has to be at least one typed page and at most 10 typed pages depending on the topic. If you could list a few that would be great, because he picks our names out of...
Bad astronomy: Where did the rumor start -- "first solstice eclipse in 456 years"?
Lots of news media are reporting that this week marks the first time in 456 years that a total lunar eclipse occurred on the same day as the winter solstice. The only problem is -- it's not true! In 1554, there...
I've always loved Astronomy since i was about 5. But whenever i mention stuff about it to my friends they just stare at me blankly and change the subject. No one i know in real cares or has any interest in Astronomy, and some said it was boring. Is it because they're too wrapped up in their own...
what is the final magnetic field strength of a 0.5pc molecular cloud that collapses to form a star of 5 solar radii. The initial magnetic field value was 10E-8 Tesla.
light-year is the distance traveled by light i? In astronomy, distances are often expressed in light-years. One light-year is the distance traveled by light in one year. The distance to Alpha Centauri, the closest star other than our own sun that can be seen by the naked eye, is about 4.4...
This Sunday there will be a total solar eclipse over the south Pacific Ocean, Chile and Argentina. Watching solar eclipses from Earth is a rare occurrence. Watching them from space is extraordinarily rare. Here are the best photos and videos. More »
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