Astrophysics Topics
Aurora Borealis acts up
1998 — April 6, 2011
Odd Auroral arc seen crossing the north pole, leaving scientists with a puzzle no model explains.
The one-man band of astrophysics
1998 — April 6, 2011
An unusual x-ray pulsar bursts, pulses, and puzzles astronomers.
Marshall scientists recognize science fair winners
1998 — April 6, 2011
Thirteen Students receive Certificate of Excellence and Honorable Mention from the Director of Space Sciences Laboratory at the 1998 Alabama Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF).
When stars go hyper
1998 — April 6, 2011
Scientists thought they understood supernovae - the death throes of huge, exploding stars. However, a new kind of supernova, far too bright to be an "ordinary" supernova, confounds current theories.
The heavy metal hit parade of cosmic rays
1998 — April 6, 2011
A powerful new instrument could point scientists to the source of mysterious, cosmological, gamma-ray bursts.
NASA's new AstrobiologyInstitute
1998 — April 6, 2011
the search for life elsewhere will begin by careful study of life growing under severe conditions on earth
Callisto makes a big splash
1998 — April 6, 2011
Scientists may have discovered a salty ocean and some ingredients for life on Jupiter's moon.
Gamma-ray Burststo take center stage at science meeting
1998 — April 6, 2011
recent research into these mysterious cosmic explosions has caused a revolution in understanding what, or at least where, they are.
Galileo takes a close look at icy Europa
1998 — April 6, 2011
The spacecraft flew within 2300 miles of the mysterious satellite last weekend. Scientists hope to learn more about Europa's frigid oceans and the possibility of life on that distant planet.
NASA/Marshall Science Laboratory Director to Address Missouri Science Teachers
1998 — April 6, 2011
Science from NASA/Marshall will highlight the annual Missouri State Teachers "Interface '98" Conference on February 26, 1998, as Dr. Gregory S. Wilson addresses over 2,000 teachers from the state.