Category Archives: Space

Primordial gravitational wave discovery heralds ‘whole new era’ in physics | Science | theguardian.com

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Malibu Healer

Scientists have heralded a “whole new era” in physics with the detection of “primordial gravitational waves” – the first tremors of the big bang. The minuscule ripples in space-time are the last prediction of Albert Einstein’s 1916 general theory of … Continue reading →

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BBC News – Supernova dust factory pictured

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Malibu Healer

BBC News – Supernova dust factory pictured.

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The Most Amazing Images NASA Took of Earth From Space This Year – Wired Science

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Malibu Healer

The Most Amazing Images NASA Took of Earth From Space This Year – Wired Science.

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Huge Asteroid Vesta Shines in Dazzling New Light (Images) | Space.com

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Malibu Healer

Huge Asteroid Vesta Shines in Dazzling New Light (Images) | Space.com.

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Simulations back up theory that Universe is a hologram : Nature News & Comment

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Malibu Healer

Simulations back up theory that Universe is a hologram : Nature News & Comment.

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Comet Ison by Damian Peach

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Malibu Healer

So far, the early morning sky in these parts has been pretty much obscured by clouds or fog, so I have not had a chance to get a glimpse of Comet Ison.  I’ve been waiting too… With any luck, our … Continue reading →

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NASA Sees Monster Sunspot Growing Fast, Solar Storms Possible – Yahoo! News

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Malibu Healer

  NASA Sees Monster Sunspot Growing Fast, Solar Storms Possible – Yahoo! News.

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Record-setting close shave by asteroid – Technology & science – Space – Space.com | NBC News

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Malibu Healer

My favorite part of these kinds of stories is that they JUST spotted this asteroid LAST YEAR!!  17000 miles?  I think North Korea has shot missiles higher than that! Record-setting close shave by asteroid – Technology & science – Space … Continue reading →

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Short Sharp Science: Curiosity snaps proof of vigorous stream on Mars

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Malibu Healer

  Short Sharp Science: Curiosity snaps proof of vigorous stream on Mars.

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Mars rover targets a rock called Jake – Cosmic Log

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Malibu Healer

I hope Jake doesn’t shoot back! 🙂 Mars rover targets a rock called Jake – Cosmic Log.

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