A Mega-Merger of Massive Galaxies Caught in the Act Wed, 22 May 2013 22:33:47 +0000
Even though the spacecraft has exhausted its supply of liquid helium coolant necessary to observe the infrared energy of the distant Universe, data collected by ESA’s Herschel space observatory are still helping unravel cosmic mysteries — such as how early elliptical galaxies grew so large so quickly, filling up with stars and then, rather suddenly, [...]

Finally, a Sci-Fi Movie Heavy on the Science: “Europa Report” Wed, 22 May 2013 21:52:27 +0000
The producers of a new movie called “Europa Report” have released a new trailer about their film, which features a near-future mission to Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of extraterrestrial life. From the trailer, the film looks to be of extremely high quality, and it stars Sharlto Copley (District 9), with music score from composer [...]