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How Being In Space Changes Gene Expression
Medaka fish grown in outer space showed changes in gene expression similar to stress responses in humans on long-term space expeditions.
India Launches Its First Astronomy Satellite
The launch of India's first astronomy satellite with the capacity to simultaneously image light at various wavelengths presents an unprecedented opportunity to observe space.
What Fish Can Tell Us About The Effects Of Microgravity
A study on medaka fish raised on the International Space Station sheds light on how bone responds to sustained exposure to microgravity.
Monstrous Galaxy At Edge of The Universe Detailed
Scientists have worked out how to use gravity as a lens, bringing a huge galaxy at the edge of the universe into focus.
Spiral Arms Cradle Baby Stars
Giant spiral arms surrounding massive molecular gas cores protect proto-stars from radiation and mechanical feedback, allowing stars to form.
Supernovae Ignitions Caused By Collisions, Not Internal Explosions
The complete lightcurves of three type 1a supernovae support the white dwarf merger theory of supernova formation.
Sun-Like Stars Emit Huge Superflares
The finding that Sun-like stars release superflares raises the possibility that the Sun might cause geomagentic storms on Earth.
Electrodeless Thrusters For Space Travel Tested
Researchers are one step closer to long-term space travel with the testing of an electrodeless plasma thruster.
New Exoplanet Too Big For Its Star
Assisted by an amateur astronomer, researchers have discovered a puffed up planet 500 light years away.
