Andromeda galaxy expanded by cannibalizing on stars from other galaxiesSeptember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - A new research has shown that the vast Andromeda galaxy appears to have expanded by cannibalizing on stars from other galaxies. According to a report by BBC News, when an international team of scientists mapped Andromeda, they discovered stars that they said were "remnants of dwarf galaxies".
New technique may allow Earth's seismic activity to be mapped more comprehensivelySeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a new technique that uses data collected from earthquakes, potentially allowing the Earth's seismic activity to be mapped more comprehensively. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, developed the new method.
Scientists discover oceanic worms that throw 'green bombs' on predatorsAugust 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered a mysterious group of oceanic worms that can throw 'bombs' which burst into brilliant green light - probably a defensive mechanism against potential predators. The unique group of worms was discovered by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC (University of California) San Diego.
Australians invited to send messages into spaceAugust 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - All Australians have been invited to pen an SMS-like message - no longer than 160 characters - which will eventually be transmitted to Gliese 581d, a planet 20 light years away. The planet is considered the closest to Earth capable of supporting intelligent life.
Scientists find evidence of hydrocarbons in Earth's upper mantleJuly 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have found for the first time that ethane and heavier hydrocarbons can be synthesized under the pressure-temperature conditions of the upper mantle of the Earth. The research was conducted by scientists at the Carnegie Institution's Geophysical Laboratory, with colleagues from Russia and Sweden.
Is there more oil deep within the earth?July 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have found that petroleum can be formed under the very high pressure and temperature conditions found deep within the earth. The finding potentially multiplies underground oil deposits manifold.
Astronomers spot a pair of solar systems in the makingJuly 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two University of Hawaii astronomers have found a binary star-disk system in which each star is surrounded by the kind of dust disk that is frequently the precursor of a planetary system, which makes them solar systems in the making. The astronomers in question are doctoral student Rita Mann and Dr.
Interstellar stuff that breathed life into Earth has younger cosmic roots than predictedJune 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An international team of scientists has analyzed 22 interstellar meteorite grains to suggest the stuff that became incorporated into the planets and life on Earth has younger cosmic roots than theories predict. The analysis was done by University of Chicago postdoctoral scholar Philipp Heck and his international team of colleagues.
Space shuttle Atlantis lands after Hubble repairsMay 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The space shuttle Atlantis returned to Earth Sunday after a mission to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope, landing at an alternative location in California because of bad weather. The shuttle landed at Edwards Air Force Base after its mission had been extended by two days when bad weather prevented its planned landing in Florida Friday and Saturday.
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into orbitMay 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US space agency NASA said astronauts Tuesday sent the Hubble Space Telescope back into orbit, where it is to help probe the origins and nature of the universe for at least five more years. Astronauts spent the past seven days repairing the telescope, completing their tasks Monday on a space walk lasting over seven hours, as a stand-by shuttle stood ready on the launch pad in Florida for a rescue mission.
Astronauts installing new camera on HubbleMay 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US astronauts Thursday began the first of five planned spacewalks to upgrade and repair the ageing Hubble space telescope. In a planned six-and-a-half-hour long spacewalk that began at 12:52 GMT astronauts John Grunsfeld and Andrew Feustel are focussing on replacing Hubble's camera with a more advanced model.
Atlantis launched on Hubble telescope repair missionMay 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida Monday on a mission to repair the ageing Hubble Space Telescope. The fifth and last mission to repair Hubble launched at 2:01 p.m.
Seismologists report 6.1 quake in Guatemala; deep epicenter, shaking light in capitalMay 3rd, 2009 Strong but deep quake hits GuatemalaGUATEMALA CITY — Seismologists are reporting a strong but deeply centered earthquake in Guatemala. Local radio stations say there are no reports of damages or injuries.
NASA readies search for other Earths with Kepler launchMarch 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Are we alone in the universe? Are there other planets like Earth? Scientists will attempt to answer those questions with a telescope being launched into orbit Friday. The Kepler spacecraft is to launch at 10:49 p.m.
Underground rocks may turn carbon dioxide into harmless chemicalMarch 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Geologists have mapped large rock formations in the US that can absorb carbon dioxide and potentially be harnessed to vastly accelerate the process. The report, by scientists at Columbia University's Earth Institute and the US Geological Survey, shows 15,000 square km of ultramafic rocks at or near the surface.
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