Dynamic Gamma-ray Sky
This is how the Universe would look if we could see gamma rays. Cosmic fireworks, invisible to our eyes, fill the night sky.
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Different Wavelengths of Light
Different wavelengths of light. Spectroscopy can be used to study interactions between matter and any form of light, from visible light to gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet light,
A Supernova may have caused Mass Extinction on Earth
An exploding star (supernova) about 65 light-years away may have caused mass extinction on Earth, 359 million years ago.
Moon Glowing Brighter Than Sun
Striking gamma ray image from NASA’s Fermi Space Telescope shows Moon glowing brighter than Sun.
Record-Breaking Thunderstorm Voltage
Muons reveal record-breaking thunderstorm voltage in India that exceeded one billion volts.
Blast of Light and Gravitational Waves in this amazing video
Doomed neutron stars whirl toward their demise, creating blast of light and gravitational waves, in this stunning animation.
Major Gravitational Wave discovery from Colliding Neutron Stars
First light from gravitational wave source observed. Astronomers across the world photographed the event of the collision between two neutron stars, 130 million light-years away.
Spacecraft with Antimatter propulsion could reach Earth’s twin in 84 years
The fastest today’s spacecraft would take 74,420 years to reach another solar system, but with antimatter propulsion could reach it in just 84 years.
Biggest Explosion in the Universe Powered by Magnets
Some long-duration gamma-ray bursts, driven by strongest magnets, created the biggest explosion in the Universe.
High-energy fireworks coming in early 2018
Majestic fireworks in the our galaxy coming in early 2018, when a stellar remnant the size of a city, meets one of the brightest stars.