See the wonders of the Milky Way in this new infrared map
The European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope has collected more than 500 terabytes of data on our galaxy......»»
Exquisite Fossils Show an Entire Rain Forest Ecosystem
The fossil-filled volcanic crater Foulden Maar was almost destroyed. A new book documents its ancient-ecosystem wonders.....»»
Study: Astronomers risk misinterpreting planetary signals in James Webb data
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is revealing the universe with spectacular, unprecedented clarity. The observatory's ultrasharp infrared vision has cut through the cosmic dust to illuminate some of the earliest structures in the universe, along wit.....»»
Astronomers wind back the clock to determine the timeline of a stellar explosion
While astronomers have seen the debris from scores of exploded stars in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, it is often difficult to determine the timeline of the star's demise. By studying the spectacular remains of a supernova in a neighboring galax.....»»
Large, tasty popcorn kernels with infrared cooking
No movie experience is complete without popcorn, whether plain, buttered, or coated with sweet or savory toppings. Microwaves and counter-top air poppers are common appliances for making this tasty snack at home, but now, a study in ACS Food Science.....»»
Stars sparkle in various colors in this week’s Hubble image
Close out your week with a soothing view of the wonders of space, as provided by the Hubble Space Telescope......»»
Developing coating materials that could make windows better insulators
A French-Japanese research collaboration has fabricated metal nanocomposite coatings that improve the insulating properties of window glasses. The new coating prevents a significant portion of near-infrared (NIR) and ultraviolet rays (UV) from passin.....»»
Webb"s first full-color images, data are set to sound
There's a new, immersive way to explore some of the first full-color infrared images and data from NASA's JWST—through sound. Listeners can enter the complex soundscape of the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula, explore the contrasting tones of two.....»»
What will the future of connected devices look like?
Infrared, Bluetooth, NFC. Over the years, there have been various ways to connect our devices. If you’d have told someone ten years ago how many smart device.....»»
Study identifies "transformative learning experiences" of field courses
Biologist Michelle Smith discovered the wonders of the ocean while taking a field course in Friday Harbor, Washington, as a doctoral student......»»
Scientists reveal stepwise hydration motifs of sulfur dioxide
A research team led by Prof. Jiang Ling and Zhang Zhaojun from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) identified the infrared signature of stepwise hydration motifs of sulfur dioxide (SO2)......»»
This is Jupiter as you’ve never seen it before
The groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope has produced an extraordinary image of Jupiter using its advanced infrared camera......»»
See distant galaxies sparkling in James Webb’s biggest image yet
The wonders of the universe are on full display once again thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope......»»
Merged galaxy gives a glimpse at the future of the Milky Way
An image from the Very Large Telescope shows a merged galaxy with the closest known pair of supermassive black holes......»»
Putting together the Webb telescope’s mid-infrared eyes
The Mid-Infrared Instrument needs to be at 7 Kelvin to work. Enlarge / The dust in this galaxy, shaded red, required the MIRI instrument to resolve. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI) There is more than one reason why the Mid-Inf.....»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX launches Korea to the Moon, Georgia’s litigious spaceport
"Union Carbide most certainly has a contract with Camden." Enlarge / An Atlas V rocket launches a Space Based Infrared System satellite on Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Welco.....»»
Webb Telescope Captures Stunning Image of the Cartwheel Galaxy
From its vantage out beyond the moon, Webb is turning its infrared eye toward far-away objects we've never been able to see before. It's also providing images of well-known objects like the Cartwheel Galaxy with an.....»»
How a mollusk found in the Florida Keys can put you in jail
Florida's marine life attracts people from all over the world—but what happens if someone gets too comfortable with the state's natural wonders?.....»»
Satellite images + lucky boat trip give new info on glowing “milky seas”
Scientists are closer than ever to understanding the phenomenon. Enlarge / The boat trip went through an area of milky sea south of the lights of an island. (credit: Steven Miller, Leon Schommer, and Naomi McKinnon) On some mo.....»»
Milky seas, a bioluminescent event visible from space
Scientists are closer than ever to understanding the phenomenon. Enlarge / The boat trip went through an area of milky sea south of the lights of an island. (credit: Steven Miller, Leon Schommer, and Naomi McKinnon) On some mo.....»»
Infrared spectra of highly positively charged C60 fullerenes and their relevance to unidentified infrared emission
Is there now at long last some plausible theoretical basis for the molecular origins and carriers of at least some of the most prominent unidentified infrared emission (UIE) bands that have mystified astronomers for decades?.....»»