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Earth's Deepest Biosphere
Jan. 17, 2012
Scientist recently installed observatories beneath the seafloor in order to collect data on one of the most mysterious ecosystems on Earth.
Solves Mystery on Source of Supernova
Jan. 13, 2012
Astronomers have solved a longstanding mystery on the type of star which caused a supernova seen in a nearby galaxy.
Study Shows Our Galaxy Has at Least 100 Billion Planets
Jan. 13, 2012
Our Milky Way galaxy contains a minimum of 100 billion planets, according to a detailed statistical study based on the detection of three planets located outside our solar system, called exoplanets.
Double Nucleus in Andromeda Galaxy
Jan. 12, 2012
A new Hubble Space Telescope image centers on the 100-million-solar-mass black hole at the hub of the neighboring Andromeda galaxy.
Rare Ultra-blue Stars Found in Neighboring Galaxy
Jan. 12, 2012
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered a large, rare population of hot, bright stars.
NASA Study Highlights 14 Key Pollution Measures
Jan. 12, 2012
A new study led by a NASA scientist highlights 14 key air pollution control measures that, if implemented, could slow the pace of global warming, improve health and boost agricultural production.
Stars Pop Onto the Scene in New WISE Image
Jan. 11, 2012
A new, large mosaic from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) showcases a vast stretch of cosmic clouds bubbling with new star birth.
Chandra Finds Largest Galaxy Cluster
Jan. 10, 2012
An exceptional galaxy cluster, the largest seen in the distant universe, has been found using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Hubble Pinpoints Farthest Protocluster of Galaxies
Jan. 10, 2012
Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have uncovered a cluster of galaxies in the initial stages of development. It is the most distant such grouping ever observed in the early universe.
Fermi Explores New Energy Extremes
Jan. 10, 2012
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is now extending its view of the high-energy sky.