Comet ISON : Science World Report

Dec 15, 2016 02:43 AM EST

End Of The World: Comets Pose A Threat To Earth, Too

Scientists have focused more on asteroids over the past years but comets pose threats to Earth as well.

Aug 12, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

ALMA Reveals Comets Forge Molecules in Their Ghostly Atmospheres

Scientists have learned a bit more about the ghostly atmospheres surrounding comets. Using ALMA, they've managed to make 3D images of the atmospheres surrounding both ISON and Lemmon.

Nov 30, 2013 04:14 PM EST

Comet ISON Fizzles ... But There's a Sting in the Tail

If there is one thing we know about comets, it is that their behaviour is really hard to predict and that they will always surprise us – and sometimes disappoint.

Oct 09, 2013 05:58 PM EDT

Details of Approaching Comet ISON Begin to Emerge

Scientists are unraveling more information on Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) as it continues on its journey toward the Sun. ISON will skim 730,000 miles above the Sun's surface on Nov. 28 and has the potential to be readily visible from Earth starting in early December.

Jul 26, 2013 06:46 PM EDT