Astronomy
- Astronomy
Heftiest stars discovered
At more than 200 times sun’s mass, this giant sets a new record.
- Astronomy
The universe according to Planck
Science News editor in chief Tom Siegfried reports on a new image of the early cosmos from the Euroscience Open Forum meeting in Turin, Italy.
- Planetary Science
Hubble hunting for Jupiter bruise
No scar found yet on planet from June 3 crash with unidentified object.
- Astronomy
Black hole shoved aside, along with ‘central’ dogma
A new study has shoved aside the idea that supermassive black holes always reside smack-dab at the centers of their host galaxies.
- Astronomy
Fast-moving star is a really big loser
The cosmic bullies that sent 30 Doradus 016 reeling must be even bigger, possibly upping the theoretical maximum heft of today’s stars.
- Astronomy
Hubble’s new instant classic
NASA has released a stunning image of a nearby star-forming region to celebrate the telescope's 20th birthday.
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- Physics
Hogan’s noise
A cosmologist suggests a novel way to uncover the nature of spacetime on the smallest scales.
- Astronomy
Saturn moon could be hospitable to life, new images suggest
Cassini spacecraft sees evidence for liquid water beneath the surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus.
- Astronomy
Black hole as a peephole
The galaxy’s central supermassive black hole could smear light to reveal extra dimensions.
- Astronomy
Astronomy Meeting Highlights
Follow the links below for Science News' complete coverage of the American Astronomical Society meeting held January 3–7, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
- Space
The Drake Equation Turns 50: An interview with Frank Drake
The astronomer shares his name with the equation that quantifies the number of detectable civilizations in the Milky Way.
