New studies led by researchers at the University of Central Florida offer for the first time a clearer picture of how the outer solar system formed and evolved based on […]
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Uncovering a Centaur’s Tracks: UCF Scientists Examine Unique Asteroid-Comet Hybrid
UCF researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to reveal one-of-a-kind attributes of (2060) Chiron, a distant “centaur” in space sharing properties of both a comet and an asteroid, giving […]
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Arecibo Observatory, Google and a New Message Challenge
In 1974, the Arecibo Observatory made history by beaming the most powerful radio message into deep space ever made. The famous Arecibo Message was designed by the AO 74’s staff, […]
Posted inSpace Life Science, Space Physiology & Medicine
Flies Offer Clues About Microgravity's Impact on Astronauts
Fruit flies bred in space are offering scientists a clue as to how astronauts’ immune systems may be damaged during prolonged space travel. A team of researchers from the University […]