astrophysics

World / Science & Health Mar 5, 2021

'Super-Earth' may offer clues about atmospheres on distant worlds

by Will Dunham

Scientists have spotted a planet orbiting a star relatively near our solar system that may offer a prime opportunity to study the atmosphere of a rocky Earth-like alien world — the type of research that could aid the hunt for extraterrestrial life. The researchers said ...

National Nov 13, 2020

Nobel laureate Koshiba, who proved existence of neutrinos, dies

The scientist was awarded for his pioneering contribution in the field of astrophysics, having confirmed the existence of cosmic neutrinos.