Astronomy
Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system's far reaches
Astronomers have identified another object from this realm, with a diameter of roughly 310 miles (500 km), that has an atmosphere - albeit a thin one.
TV murder series rekindles interest in the mysteries of the Nebra sky disc
Habitable worlds may be far more common than thought, Israeli study says
Astronomers spot white dwarf star creating a colorful shockwave
Astronomers capture dying star engulfing a planet - study
According to the study, the planet was likely similar in size and composition to our solar system's Neptune or Jupiter.
Scientists discover that galactic collisions cause quasars - study
Contrary to previous beliefs that the quasars are formed at the peak of galactic collision, researchers found that they are actually formed during the initial stages of collision.
Detailed dark matter map provides further support for Einstein's theory of general relativity
Astronomers have created the most detailed map of dark matter distribution.
What are mysterious cosmic objects shining brighter than the sun?
They produce way more energy than the sun and appear to break a physical boundary called the Eddington limit - now scientist found a possible explanation.
Scientists finish 200-year decryption of ancient Greek-Egyptian treatise - study
The manuscript is believed to be a lost treatise by Ptolemy on his Meteoroscope. It was hidden within a copy of Etymologiae. Deciphering it has taken over 200 years.
Scientists found planet in distant solar system, similar magnetic field to Earth - study
The planet, named YZ Ceti b, is roughly the same size as our planet and is located approximately 12 light-years away.
Study explains how primordial life survived on 'Snowball Earth'
"Compared to the most recent Ice Age, glacier coverage was much more extensive and, more importantly, much of the ocean was frozen," Xiao said.
Saturn’s rings heat up the surrounding atmosphere – study
The researchers discovered this by looking at the excess ultraviolet radiation, which is seen as a line of hydrogen in Saturn’s atmosphere.
Get your telescopes ready: Five planets to align on Monday
Scientists recommend finding a clear view of the western horizon and using binoculars to view the planets.
SpaceX launches international crew to orbit ISS for NASA
The flight came 72 hours after an initial launch attempt was scrubbed in the final minutes of countdown early on Monday.
