Tag Archives: Astrophysics

Decoding the History Recorded in Lunar Soil

Posted on August 14, 2026 by rberkowitz

A model that captures how crater-forming impacts redistribute lunar dirt will help researchers read the cosmic timeline found in samples returned from the Moon. Continue reading →

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NASA mission predicts solar explosion’s arrival at Earth with stunning precision

Posted on August 4, 2026 by rberkowitz

Satellite network known as PUNCH breaks record for forecasting space weather event. Continue reading →

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Finding Stardust in the Ice

Posted on May 13, 2026 by rberkowitz

Iron-60 buried in Antarctica reveals changes in the local interstellar environment. Continue reading →

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Measuring the Sun’s Opacity

Posted on November 15, 2025 by rberkowitz

Experiments with oxygen plasma at extreme densities and temperatures give new transparency to our picture of the Sun’s interior. Continue reading →

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Experiments Refute Dark Matter Claim

Posted on September 24, 2025 by rberkowitz

Two direct-detection experiments see no evidence of a signal reported by their predecessor. Continue reading →

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Unusual Plasma Waves Above Jupiter’s North Pole

Posted on July 17, 2025 by rberkowitz

A spacecraft observes a new oscillation mode in the low-density plasma. Continue reading →

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Dark Matter Detector Releases Best-Yet Result

Posted on July 2, 2025 by rberkowitz

Seven metric tons of liquid xenon get closer than ever to revealing WIMPs. Continue reading →

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How Organic Molecules Survive in Space

Posted on June 7, 2025 by rberkowitz

The harsh interstellar environment ought to destroy these carbon-rich molecules; experiments reveal their secret weapon. Continue reading →

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Lithium Cosmic Rays Are Not Primordial

Posted on May 20, 2025 by rberkowitz

A precision measurement of cosmic rays at the International Space Station finds that lithium-7 is produced by the fragmentation of heavier nuclei. Continue reading →

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Ghana Reaps the Fruits of Science Investment

Posted on May 8, 2025 by rberkowitz

Emmanuel Proven Adzri shares how refurbishing the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory has driven economic growth in his country. Continue reading →

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