Cosmologists have released the most detailed "baby picture" yet of the early universe, a portrait that helps answer some of the deepest scientific questions while providing enough surprises to keep researchers busy for years. The images captured by a space telescope show the universe is ...
Japan, U.S. to cooperate on space debris, tracking of ships via satellite
Japan and the United States on Monday confirmed their desire to cooperate in the satellite monitoring of ships, a move apparently aimed at Chinese vessels and those from countries such as North Korea sailing near Japan. In a joint statement, the two countries also said ...
NASA probes that are exploring the twin Van Allen radiation belts encircling the Earth have spied a third band of radiation that burst into view and then disappeared, scientists reported Thursday. The discovery of the temporary band of high-energy electrons has stunned scientists and is ...
A look at the heavenly bodies and the danger they may pose for our planet
Berlin AP What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? Meteors are pieces of space rock, usually from larger comets or asteroids, that enter the Earth's atmosphere. Many are burned up by the friction and heat, but those that survive and strike the ...
Washington THE WASHINGTON POST The meteor that exploded over Russia and injured at least 1,200 people Friday was astonishingly well-documented by amateur videographers, and much of the footage seems to have been captured from car dashboards. All of the available images raise the question: Why ...
