Astronomers spy small planet around dim star

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA planet three times the size of earth, and only 3,000 light years away is an amazing discovery. Though it is no known if it can sustain life, a find regardless."...

It's OK to Stare: Scientists OGLE New Planets

Astronomers have discovered two new planets in a distant solar system that resemble our neighbors Jupiter and Saturn, using a technique called gravitational microlensing. "The two planets were revealed when the...

Asteroid 99942 Apophis: Hybrids won't stop it

In the next 20 years Nasa will have many reasons to increase their budget. We will be hearing more about 99942 Apophis. As we all worry about Global Warming which may not impact Earth for hundreds of years, there...

Universe Prediction Suggests A 'Cosmic Humility' … The Death Of Modern Cosm...

"In an article titled “The Return of the Static Universe and the End of Cosmology", two researchers suggest that we are making our observations in a unique period of time. This time of measurement is unique in...

Time Isn't The Same Everywhere In The Universe

Nor is it the same for voters everywhere.

Dark Galaxy

This is a galaxy with no stars. The presence of neutral Hydrogen betrays it's presence.

Solar Storm Warning

Solar minimum has arrived. Sunspots have all but vanished. Solar flares are nonexistent. The sun is utterly quiet.

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