Gamma-Ray Bursts : Science World Report

Oct 25, 2016 06:23 AM EDT

Can A Nearby Gamma-Ray Burst Or Supernovae Destroy The Earth? Know It Here

A new study investigates whether a nearby gamma-ray burst or supernovae have any bearing on the existence of life on Earth.

May 23, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

NASA’s Super Pressure Balloon Signals Inexpensive Space Science, Tech Research?

NASA just launched its super pressure balloon on a recent test flight around the world.

Dec 15, 2015 12:05 PM EST

Powerful Gamma Rays from a Galaxy Far, Far Away Detected by VERITAS

In April 2015, a flood of powerful gamma rays slammed into the Earth's atmosphere. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the data captured by the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS).

Nov 10, 2015 12:33 PM EST

Atomic Gas Identified As New Star Formation Component

A team of astronomers have found a key element that is used in the formation of stars - atomic gas. This study sheds new light on star formation and researchers can now look at this process from a different perspective.

Aug 04, 2015 11:27 AM EDT

Largest Object in the Known Universe Discovered to be 5 Billion Light-Years Across

Scientists have discovered what might be the largest feature in the known universe. They've discovered a ring of galaxies that's 5 billion light-years across.

Jul 08, 2015 05:26 PM EDT

Powerful Explosions with Gamma-Ray Bursts are Fueled by Magnets

Some of the biggest explosions in the universe are associated with gamma-ray bursts. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at these bursts to better understand the explosions behind them.