What Inflates the Universe? A reflection on the Nobel Prize 2011 for Physics
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2011 honoured revolutionary, completely unexpected observations of the inflation of our Universe.
Planetary embryo discovered
In order to understand how the solar system began, we need to further investigate the ways in which planets are formed. LkCa 15 may hold one of the answers.
What is a red-giant?
Near the end of a star’s life, the temperature in its core rises and causes the star to expand into a red-giant.
The Dish is celebrating its 50th anniversary
CSIRO’s Parkes Observatory turns 50 on October 31 and is celebrating with public Open Days this weekend.
Australian scientist wins Nobel Prize for Physics
The Universe may end in ice, according to Australian Nobel Laureate.
Which star is the largest?
The red hypergiant VY Canis Majoris holds the current distinction for being the largest star ever observed, in terms of volume, measuring 2,600 times larger than the Sun.
Stars and gas affect dark matter
The dynamics of dark matter are more complicated on a single galaxy level.
