Convection in the Sun is Slower than We Thought
In the sun, subsurface flows are 20-100 times slower than what is predicted in widely used theoretical models.
Two types of type Ia supernova?
What if type Ia supernova are not all made the same way? For the first time, a study links type Ia supernova explosions to their parent systems, uncovering evidence for two different ways to produce these purportedly “standard” explosions.
NASA Senior Review Favors Kepler
Kepler mission extended to 2016.
Kepler’s Habitable Worlds
Of Kepler’s 2,321 planet candidates, many are in the “habitable zone.”
Kepler on Trial
If Kepler does not obtain additional financial support, it will “close its eyes forever.” – Natalie Batalha.
