Space, astronomy and planetary science
Bursting the sun's bubble
October 16, 2009
New observations indicate the heliosphere — the sun's sphere of influence — has a different shape than theorists had expected.
Also labeled: Astrophysics
Asteroids honor and motivate young scientists
October 6, 2009
Since 2001, MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Ceres Connection program, in conjunction with the International Astronomical Union, has celebrated more than 1,500 science fair winners by naming minor planets in their honor.
3 questions: Ben Weiss discusses what a wet moon might mean
September 30, 2009
The planetary scientist explores the implications of the recent discovery of water on the lunar surface.
In Profile: Maria Zuber
September 18, 2009
Planetary scientist is driven by the thrill of exploring uncharted territory
Hidden waves pack a big punch
September 18, 2009
Thomas Peacock sheds light on an odd but powerful phenomenon of sea and sky
Oddball stars explained
September 17, 2009
New observations solve longstanding mystery of tipped rotation. In addition to shedding light on how binary stars form, the explanation knocks down a possible challenge to Einstein's theory of relativity.
The hunt for dark matter
September 17, 2009
MIT physicists are working on new detectors that may, at last, help them find the elusive particles thought to constitute up to a quarter of the universe.
Echoes of the birth of the universe
August 20, 2009
Results of cosmic analysis set new limits on gravitational waves that could have come from the Big Bang, and begin to constrain current theories about universe formation
A hard rain's gonna fall
August 17, 2009
Climate change will yield more extreme rainfall, according to a new analysis.
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Environment
Taking space in stride
August 13, 2009
New analysis could lead to better lunar, Mars spacesuits
New planet-finder shows its power
August 6, 2009
Kepler orbiting telescope should soon find alien Earths
Jupiter, solar system's 'big bully,' takes a punch
July 30, 2009
Apparent strike by comet highlights planet's benefit to Earth, MIT professor says
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences
MIT groups see sun darken
July 29, 2009
Faculty-led groups in Asia watched century's longest solar eclipse
What makes a rolling landscape roll?
July 22, 2009
New study explains evenly spaced ridges and valleys; could help identify signs of life on other planets.
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences
Landing Apollo via Cambridge
July 17, 2009
Recalling the 'Giant Leap'
July 17, 2009
Recalling the day of the 'Giant Leap'
July 17, 2009
MIT research is moon-bound
June 19, 2009
Planet found in tilted orbit around distant star
June 17, 2009
Odd discovery may help refine theories about how planets, solar systems form
In space, past is prologue
June 12, 2009
Giant Leaps celebrates Apollo, looks to future missions.
Ultracool stars take 'wild rides' around, outside the Milky Way
June 9, 2009
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Physics
MIT team solves longstanding volcanic mystery
June 5, 2009
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences
To the moon, by way of MIT
June 3, 2009
Instrumentation Lab made Apollo landings possible 40 years ago
Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences awards
June 3, 2009
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Awards, honors and fellowships
The 'Atiras'
May 12, 2009
Obama calls alums in space
March 24, 2009
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Alumni/ae
Near miss, but no threat
March 16, 2009
Asteroid in close pass was smaller than thought, astronomer shows
MIT alum lifts off
March 16, 2009
Also labeled: Aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Alumni/ae
To find new worlds
March 6, 2009
Signs point to sponges as earliest animal life
February 4, 2009
'Chemical fossils' provide evidence for first multicelled creatures
Also labeled: Bioengineering and biotechnology, Earth and atmospheric sciences
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