Black hole caught committing murder
Most homicide cases involve finding the murderer, but this is the first time NASA have been able to identify a stellar homicide victim.
A view from above: Australian Outback
Astronaut and World Wide Fund for Nature ambassador André Kuipers took this picture of the Australian Outback in March 2012. It was release during Earth Hour to raise awareness about climate change.
A view from above: Melbourne
This image of the capital city of the state of Victoria was captured by astronaut André Kuipers from the International Space Station. Melbourne was founded in 1835, and today its metropolitan area is…
Some orbits are more popular than others
In young solar systems some orbits are more popular than others. Such behaviour results in planet pile-ups and deserts.
Thickest parts of Arctic ice cap melting faster
NASA scientists reveal that the oldest, thickest sea ice is disappearing at a faster rate than the younger and thinner ice.
Missing link in black hole formation discovered
A new class of black hole could be the key to the formation of supermassive black holes.
Comet’s death caught on camera
Its fiery end may answer questions about comets and the sun’s atmosphere.
Gamma rays and supernovae? Fear not
Astronomers say there is no threatening star that could cause a supernovae explosion near Earth, much less in December 2012.
Black hole’s history reconstructed for the first time
Astronomers have produced a complete description of Cygnus X-1′s black hole.
