Astronomers Measure Spin of Supermassive Black Hole Using Wobbling Material
Astronomers from MIT, NASA, and other institutions have unveiled a groundbreaking method to measure the spin of black holes, leveraging…
Category: Space
Sun’s Magnetic Field May Originate Near Its Surface
The sun’s surface captivates us with its dazzling display of sunspots and flares, all driven by the solar magnetic field.…
AEROS CubeSat Launch for Ocean Health Research
Introducing AEROS-MH1, a groundbreaking CubeSat now orbiting the Earth, symbolizing a significant milestone in Portugal’s space endeavors and a remarkable…
Earth-sized planet discovery suggests possible lack of atmosphere
A remarkable discovery has been made by astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège, and other institutions: a new planet…
Robotic SuperLimbs to Aid Moonwalkers in Fall Recovery
Looking for a good laugh? Watching videos of astronauts stumbling on the moon provides endless entertainment. NASA’s outtakes showcase Apollo…
Astronomers Discover Lightweight Cotton Candy Planet
A collaboration of astronomers from MIT, the University of Liège in Belgium, and other institutions has unveiled a remarkable discovery:…
MIT Researchers Find Oldest Stars in Milky Way Galaxy
Researchers from MIT, including dedicated undergraduate students, have made a groundbreaking discovery of three of the oldest stars in the…
MIT astronomers study ancient quasars and their stellar light
Researchers from MIT have made significant strides in understanding the ancient quasars that existed over 13 billion years ago. These…
New Molecule Discovered in Space by Researchers
Recent discoveries led by MIT Professor Brett McGuire have confirmed the existence of a new molecule in outer space. The…
Erin Kara Wins Edgerton Award for Excellence in Research
Erin Kara, a Class of 1958 Career Development Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at MIT, has been awarded…
MIT Community Celebrates 93 Percent Solar Eclipse Totality
On Monday, the stars and celestial bodies truly aligned for the MIT community as clear skies and warm temperatures prevailed,…
MIT Haystack to Observe Solar Eclipse Effects with Instruments
On April 8, a spectacular total solar eclipse will traverse North America, casting a diagonal path of darkness across the…
Tips for Watching the 2024 Solar Eclipse Safely
On April 8, the United States will be graced by a total solar eclipse, an extraordinary celestial phenomenon where the…
Astronomers Discover New Black Hole Behavior in Distant Galaxy
Deep in a distant galaxy, a supermassive black hole seems to have developed a case of the hiccups! A collaborative…
Study Finds Life’s Building Blocks Stable in Venus-Like Conditions
Could there be life beyond Earth in our solar system? Scientists are looking towards the clouds of Venus as a…