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University of Sussex physicists discover black holes exert a pressure

Physicists at the University of Sussex have discovered that black holes exert a pressure on their environment, in a scientific first.

Researchers combine observations, modeling to infer galaxy's planetary distribution

Researchers led by Osaka University and NASA find that the distribution of cold planets in the Milky Way is not strongly dependent on the distance from the galactic center.

Chance played role in keeping Earth habitable

Earth has remained continuously habitable for billions of years partly due to luck, according to computer simulations of climate evolution for 100,000 randomly generated planets.

NASA astronauts scheduled for spacewalks

Two NASA astronauts are expected to venture outside to install a European science platform on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Brown graduate selected for NASA's Artemis program

Brown graduate Jessica Meir still has a chance to achieve her childhood dream of exploring the Moon with her selection for NASA’s Artemis program.

Asteroid impact on Patagonia plant life reveals new facts

There have been some preconceived notions about a mass extinction event 66 million years ago and its impact on Patagonia that will need to be rewritten following recent research.

Caltech-led spacecraft mission studying the Moon gets NASA's final design approval

The California Institute of Technology-led small spacecraft mission to investigate water on the Moon has final design and build approval from NASA.

MIT students attempting to detect first gravitational waves created in the universe

After the Big Bang, a series of first gravitational waves rippled through the universe, which caused the universe to expand.

Science association taps four UCLA professors as fellows

Four UCLA faculty members were named 2020 fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

NASA and partners launch mission to monitor sea levels

NASA has teamed up with US and European partners to launch a satellite intended to monitor global sea levels as world leaders become more concerned with the rising sea levels around the world.

2020 Nobel Prize laureates for physics

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has revealed the list of 2020 winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics, with research focusing on black holes.

Mystery of ‘Blue Ring Nebula’ found to be result of stellar merger

A study that was 16 years in the making has solved the mystery of an ultraviolet ring around a star in space.

NASA announces 2020 collaboration business partners

Each year, NASA selects various US companies for its Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity, wherein NASA works with various partners across the country to provide NASA with materials, expertise, and other services relevant to their effort of space exploration and understanding.

Globus celebrates its ten-year anniversary

This year ushers in the tenth year for Globus, a secure data and research sharing platform.

Blake and Garcia to be awarded by LAD for scientific contributions

Two scientific prizes for 2021 were announced by the AAS Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) on Oct. 13.

UC BERKELEY: Active volcanoes feed Io’s sulfurous atmosphere

The atmosphere on Jupiter’s moon Io is a witches’ brew, composed primarily of the sulfurous exhalations of more than 400 volcanoes that dot the surface.

Gruber Foundation supports third fellow with the International Astronomical Union

The Gruber Foundation has given support to a third early-career astrophysicist through the Gruber Fellowship program.

Fall equinox marks first day of fall in Northern Hemisphere

The first day of fall coincides with the autumn equinox, when day and night are nearly equal.

Out amongst the stars, there may be carbon rich planets made of diamonds

Researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) and the University of Chicago have determined in a study published in The Planetary Science Journal that some planets may shine bright like diamonds because they are, in fact, diamonds.

Detection of phosphine gas in Venus' atmosphere hints at life

An international team of scientists and researchers recently announced "spectral detections" of phosphine (PH3 – a phosphorus atom with three hydrogen atoms attached), a potential sign of life in the clouds high above the surface of Venus.