Galaxy
Complex life may be possible in only 10% of all galaxies
Posted in Science on 24th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
Stellar explosions called gamma ray bursts emit beams of radiation that could render 90% of galaxies barren of complex life.
Gaia space observatory could discover 70,000 new Jupiters
Posted in Hardware on 9th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
After a 20-year search, astronomers have uncovered a grand total of 1,900 planets residing outside of the Solar System.
Astronomers discover first "ice giant" exoplanet
Posted in Science on 28th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
This is the first time anyone has spotted a twin for our so-called ice giant planets, Uranus and Neptune.
Late Bloomer Galaxies Help Us Understand Star Formation
Posted in Featured, Science on 16th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller
A new study details why some galaxies appear to produce stars at a much slower rate compared to others.
Complex organic molecule found in interstellar space
Posted in Science on 26th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists have found the beginnings of life-bearing chemistry at the centre of the galaxy.