The Universe 800 Million Years After the Big Bang [3D Video]
dailygalaxy.com — Astronomers have completed conducting the broadest survey to date of galaxies from about 800 million years after the Big Bang. They found 22 early galaxies and confirmed the age of one by its characteristic hydrogen signature at 787 million years... (Submitted by upick) More…
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Mercury probe fly-by maps mysterious inner planet
spacedaily.com — The US space probe MESSENGER's third and final fly-by of the planet Mercury in September revealed an almost complete view of the solar system's smallest planet, leaving only the polar regions to be surveyed, NASA said. (Submitted by mobilebond) More…
Martian landscapes (PICS)
boston.com — Collected here is a group of images from HiRISE over the past few years, in either false color or grayscale, showing intricate details of landscapes both familiar and alien, from the surface of our neighboring planet, Mars. I invite you to take your time looking through these, imagining the settings - very cold, dry and distant, yet real. (Submitted by MrBabyMan) More…
Some of the Universe's First Galaxies Discovered
space.com — A new survey has found 22 of the earliest galaxies to form in the universe, confirming the age of one at just 787 million years after the theoretical Big Bang. These and other galaxies from the universe's childhood could help shed light on the conditions that governed the early universe. (Submitted by benb24) More…
UFOlogy Hits a New Low With The Fourth Kind [Spoilers!]
popularmechanics.com — The Fourth Kind's unconvincing UFOlogy gives this reviewer chills. The movie stumbles directly into the biggest problems facing UFOs debates: missing evidence, too many coincidences, cover-up conspiracies and aliens that, given their high-tech know-how, are just plain dumb. [spoilers]. (Submitted by mwtapp) More…
Resurrecting Newton to do away with dark matter
arstechnica.com — A review paper in this week's issue of Science looks at the current state of MOND theories, which seek to resurrect Newtonian gravity and are the chief competitors to the ΛCDM cosmological model, which relies on dark matter and dark energy. The verdict, according to the paper, is that MOND is still kicking. (Submitted by benb24) More…
7 Most Massive Single Meteorites on Earth
environmentalgraffiti.com — Like fugitives on the run from distant solar systems, meteors hurtle through the earth’s atmosphere, lighting up the eyes of observers on the ground. Often these fireballs of metal and rock burn up in a blaze of glory, and many do not survive their impact with the Earth’s surface. Those that do though start a more settled life here on Earth... (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More…
Speedy Germ Detector Works in Minutes
dsc.discovery.com — NASA scientists have developed a speedy new technology that can detect pathogens in 15 minutes flat. Developed for the planetary science division at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the new device is designed to minimize contamination of other worlds by ensuring outgoing spacecraft are clear of earthly germs. (Submitted by mmaine) More…
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