Posts in: Physical Science
Crashing Galaxies Offer Best Evidence Yet of Dark Matter
Physicists hope to unlock the mystery of this bizarre substance.
Clocking the Speed of Stars
New stellar speedometers may help astronomers solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.
Is it true that hot water makes ice cubes faster than cold water?
Asks Porterhouse from Brooklyn, New York
Cool Chemistry: Stretchy Ice Cream
Science and tradition meet when chemists cook up stretchy Turkish ice cream.
How the Phoenix Lander Hit the Brakes (Soccer Version)
The Mars-bound spacecraft had seven minutes to slow from a blazing Mach 16 to the pace of a gentle breeze – or face destruction.
Exploring Mars: Astronaut Versus Astrobot
Is it worth sending people to Mars when robots already go there safely and on the cheap?
