Axions are a hypothetical particle that might explain the existence of dark matter. But it might occasionally interact with normal matter, especially...
The Sun has a lot of rhythm and goes through different cycles of activity. The most well-known cycle might be the Schwabe cycle, which has an 11-year...
Astronomy Cast Ep. 592: Gamma-Ray Bursts - Updated by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Some of the most powerful explosions in the Universe are gamma-ray...
The TRAPPIST-1 system has long be studied by exoplanet hunters due to its unique quantity of planets that happen to also be Earth sized. In a recent...
Computers are known for their ability to spot patterns.  It’s what they are good at, and over the last 50+ years they have continued to improve.  But...
SpaceX has just acquired two former oil drilling rigs off the coast of Texas, which it is converting into launch facilities called Phobos and Deimos...
In the academic literature, review papers are widespread, and can help ground discussion on a specific topic by bringing new researchers up to speed...
The Earth’s oceans are notoriously unexplored, and stand as a monument to the difficult of exploring underwater.* But they aren’t the only unexplored...
Some of the most stunningly powerful objects in the sky aren’t necessarily the prettiest to look at.* But their secrets can allow humanity to glimpse...
Who has an even bigger grin than ten years ago? This goofy-looking crater on Mars. These two images were taken by the HiRISE camera (High Resolution...
What’s better than two gigantic galaxies swirling into one another until they collide?* How about three galaxies swirling into one another until they...
Likely the most well-known result of the Earth’s magnetic field are the Aurora Borealis and Australis (Northern and Southern Lights).* When chargers...