Next-Gen Telescopes To Analyze Exoplanet Atmospheres for Biosignatures That Can Provide Evidence for Extraterrestrial Life

Medicine & Technology Jan 30, 2024

Recent research shows that next generation telescopes may detect extraterrestrial life by analyzing atmospheres of nearby exoplanets for biosignatures. Read the article for more details.

Massive RW Cephei Star Gets First Close-Up Images; Shots Could Shed Light On Its Stellar Events

Jan 09, 2024

The enormous RW Cephei star was previously observed to dim significantly, puzzling astronomers. Read to learn more.

Planet Search Is Not Easy! Astronomers Tell Us How They Discovered Almost 5,000 New Exoplanets

Jan 28, 2022

When astronomers headed off to look for planets around other stars also known as exoplanets, they knew it wouldn't be easy. However, because of "tiny wobbles and faint twinkles," these space scientists found almost 5,000 new worlds.

Most Detailed 3D Map of the Universe Showcases 7.5 Million Galaxies Surveyed Using 5,000 Telescopes

Jan 14, 2022

Scientists are using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) to survey each galaxy in the universe and make a complete map of the cosmos to understand how it expands.

Gemini Observatory Twin Telescopes Capture the Ethereal Image of a Butterfly's Wing

Dec 08, 2021

The International Gemini Observatory has twin 8.1meter diameter optical/infrared telescopes that recently captured an image of the Chamaeleon Infrared Nebula that resembles a one-winged butterfly.

Protestors On Mauna Kea Aren't Alone—Cyberterrorists Attack TMT Site on Sunday

Apr 27, 2015

It seems locals aren't the only ones upset about the construction of one of the world's largest telescopes near the summit of Mauna Kea, which is already home to not one but 13 large telescopes. The Thirty Meter Telescope will be one of the largest in the world when completed, but today, those opposed to the project received help from cyber protesters as they hacked the Thirty Meter Telescope website bringing it down for about two hours.

Mysterious Radiowave Outburst Captured From Space in the Blink of an Eye

Jan 20, 2015

A recent as last week, radio waves from a distant galaxy were detect by an Australian-based radio telescope. And just how far is "distant"―try around 5.5 billion light-years away.