Astrophysics
Newfound exoplanet may turn to dust
May 18, 2012
A planet’s dust cloud may explain strange patterns of light from its star.
First light from a super-Earth spotted
May 8, 2012
Detection reveals a searing planet.
X-ray monitoring mission comes to an end
March 13, 2012
The RXTE satellite retires after 16 years.
Also labeled: Astronomy, Kavli Institute, NASA, Neutron Stars, Physics, Research, Satellites, Space, astronomy and planetary science, X-ray
A model burster
March 2, 2012
Researchers find the first neutron star that bursts as predicted.
Mysterious electron acceleration explained
February 27, 2012
Computer simulation identifies source of aurora-causing high-speed electrons in space
An element that's rare on Earth is found far, far away
February 17, 2012
Tellurium detected for the first time in ancient stars.
Astronomers find a dark matter galaxy far, far away
January 19, 2012
Discovery could offer clues on the nature of dark matter.
Two new Earth-sized exoplanets discovered
December 21, 2011
Some 950 light-years away, team finds smallest exoplanets yet detected.
Adam Riess ’92 wins Nobel Prize for physics
October 4, 2011
MIT alum cited for studying the universe’s expansion.
Stellar eclipse gives glimpse of exoplanet
July 19, 2011
New data reveals a ‘super-Earth’ next door, astronomically speaking
Also labeled: Exoplanets, Physics, Space, astronomy and planetary science, Eclipse, Orbits, Transits
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