LIGO Ain’t a Gravitational Wave Detector—It’s an Observatory
Using Gravitational Waves to Pinpoint Colliding Black Holes
In the recent LIGO announcement, it was claimed the event was two colliding black holes 1.3 billion years ago. How do we know this?
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This Isn’t the First Time Astronomers Have ‘Found’ a Planet Nine
Based on the weird orbits of a handful of outer solar system worlds, scientists believe they've found a new planet.
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Rep Jackie Speier on Why She’s Taking on Sexual Harassment in Science
On Tuesday, Rep Jackie Speier spoke out on sexual harassment in science and how she plans to craft legislation to deal with it.
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The Geminid Meteor Shower Is the Weekend’s Best Show. Here’s How to See It
On December 13 and 14, the Geminid meteor shower will pepper Earth's atmosphere with glowing space rock. Here's how to catch the show.
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Argentina Has More Women in Science—But It Hasn’t Fixed Sexism
The numbers of women in astronomy are dismal, but Argentina is an exception. Does the country have something to teach about equality in academia?
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The Physics of the Star Wars Trailer’s TIE Fighter Formation
Another Star Wars trailer brings another physics analysis. Can we estimate the formation of TIE fighters from one image?
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Here’s Where to Watch the Supermoon Eclipse Online
Live coverage of the total lunar eclipse from global observatories will start at 8 pm Eastern Sunday.
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When and Where to Watch This Weekend’s Total Lunar Eclipse
This Sunday's harvest-supermoon-mega lunar eclipse will be something special.
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If the Moon Were a Cube, What Would Its Phases Look Like?
Suppose the moon was a cube instead of a sphere. What would the phases of the moon look like as seen from Earth?
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