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LIGO gravitational wave detector breaks 'quantum limit' to find deep universe black hole collisions
Space via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe sensitivity of LIGO has squeezed the quantum limit, meaning it can now detect merging black...
This 25-year-old sci-fi disaster movie is still lauded by scientists — here's why
Salon via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMorgan Freeman In Deep Impact Paramount Pictures/Getty Images In anticipation of the...
A chunk of the moon appears to be orbiting near Earth, new study suggests
Live Science via Yahoo News· 7 months agoAn artist impression of Earth quasi-satellite Kamo`oalewa near the Earth-Moon system. Astronomers...
Scientists May Have Finally Heard the ‘Hum’ of the Big Bang
The Daily Beast via Yahoo News· 11 months agoPhoto Illustration by Kelly Caminero / The Daily Beast / GettyThings are about to change in a...
Ouch! Jupiter Just Got Smacked By an Unidentified Celestial Object
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAs the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter is not one to play with. That doesn’t stop...
Earth's intense gravity may rip space rocks apart, reducing the risk of 'planet killer' asteroids
Live Science via Yahoo News· 5 months agoEarth and other terrestrial planets probably use their gravitational forces to tear apart asteroids...
What happens when a raindrop hits a puddle?
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 month agoWhy does the impact of rain in a puddle look different from when it falls elsewhere, like in a lake or the ocean? A ‘puddle equation’ dives deep into the...
What would happen if Earth stopped spinning?
Space via Yahoo News· 4 months agoWe can't feel Earth spinning and you probably take it for granted, but what would happen if it stopped spinning? We take a look at the disastrous impacts...
Asteroid Displays Unexpected Behavior in Wake of NASA’s DART Strike
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAfter the successful impact of NASA’s DART mission on the Dimorphos asteroid, scientists have...
Stargazing in October: Halloween fireballs
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhen you’re out trick-or-treating this Halloween, keep an eye on the sky for an unusual cosmic treat – brilliant shooting stars called fireballs. They...
