Space Archive

11.20.09 | in Space | by NSF

Harnessing Wave Energy

Energy from ocean waves seems like the ultimate in renewable fuel, yet research lags behind studies of solar and wind power. Research now underway is based on ocean buoy generators. As ocean swells hit the buoy, electrical coils create electricity.

11.20.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com staff

Giant Cannibal Galaxy's Last Meal

New images show results of collision between giant galaxy and smaller neighbor.

11.19.09 | in Space | by Neil Branda et al., Simon Fraser University

Paralyzing Light Beam

Tiny nematodes are paralyzed by ultraviolet light in a new study. They stay that way until regular light is turned on.

11.17.09 | in Space | by HPWREN

The Wired Wilderness

In this time-lapsed video, automated digital cameras capture the growth of the Horse fire in Cleveland National Forest on July 23, 2006.

11.17.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com staff

Vampire Star Is a Ticking Time Bomb

Vampire companion star could be long-sought progenitor to Type 1a supernova.

11.13.09 | in Space | by Andrea Thompson

'Significant Amount' of Water Found on Moon

NASA's LCROSS probe discovered beds of water ice at the lunar south pole when it impacted the moon last month, mission scientists announced today.

11.12.09 | in Space | by Clara Moskowitz

NASA to Subject Monkeys to Radiation

NASA plans to subject a group of monkeys to radiation to study what might happen to humans on long-term space missions, such as trips to the moon and Mars.

11.10.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com staff

3 Telescopes Combine for Stunning Milky Way Photo

Images of Milky Way hub from Hubble, Spitzer and Chandra combined into composite.

11.10.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com staff

Wild Solar System Spotted Around Distant Star

Planetary system around young star shows same chaotic dynamics as our early solar system.

11.09.09 | in Space | by Clara Moskowitz

Black Holes: Powerhouses of the Universe

Black holes — extremely dense masses jammed into single points of space — pack quite an energy punch, releasing some of the most powerful radiation in the universe.

11.06.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com staff

Rugged, Scarred Terrain Seen in New Mars Images

New Mars Express images showcase huge crater, chaotic Martian terrain.

11.06.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com staff

Some of the Universe's First Galaxies Discovered

Astronomers find early, distant galaxies that could illuminate universe's first light.

11.05.09 | in Space | by Andrea Thompson

New Type of Supernova Discovered

New type of supernova featuring helium explosion on a white dwarf is discovered.

11.05.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com Staff

Hubble Gives Best Ever View of Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

New Hubble camera details star birth and death in M83 galaxy.

11.03.09 | in Space | by SPACE.com staff

Huge Galaxy Cluster Hints at Universe's Skeleton

Newfound cluster of galaxies hint at structure of the universe's cosmic web.