Physics and Astronomy
This area deals with the fundamental laws and building blocks of nature and how they interact, the properties and the behavior of matter, and research into space and time and their structures.
innovations-report provides in-depth reports and articles on subjects such as astrophysics, laser technologies, nuclear, quantum, particle and solid-state physics, nanotechnologies, planetary research and findings (Mars, Venus) and developments related to the Hubble Telescope.
Nearby Supernova Factory Ramps Up
Located in the Sagittarius-Carina arm of the Milky Way a mere 7,500 light years from Earth, the Carina Nebula has long been a favorite target for astronomers…
The Spitzer Photo Atlas of Galactic "Train Wrecks"
To understand our past and imagine our future, we must understand what happens when galaxies collide. But since galaxy collisions take place over millions to…
Mars: Red Planet's Rapid Formation Explains Its Small Size Relative to Earth
Mars developed in as little as two to four million years after the birth of the solar system, far more quickly than Earth, according to results of a new study…
Just Four Percent of Galaxies Have Neighbors Like the Milky Way
How unique is the Milky Way?To find out, a group of researchers led by Stanford University astrophysicist Risa Wechsler compared the Milky Way to similar…
How to Learn a Star's True Age
“A star's rotation slows down steadily with time, like a top spinning on a table, and can be used as a clock to determine its age,” says astronomer Soren…
Kepler's Astounding Haul of Multiple-Planet Systems
In particular, the Kepler systems with multiple planets are much flatter than our solar system. They have to be for Kepler to spot them. Kepler watches for a…