A star is born? Herschel space observatory captures the birth of stars

Space & Earth / Astronomy

Dec 18, 2009 | 3.8 / 5 (10) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- The European Space Agency has released a preview of the first science results from the Herschel Space Observatory, including the UK-led SPIRE instrument. The new data which include images ...

Physicists detect two candidate dark matter interactions, but say the data are not conclusive

Physics / General Physics

Dec 18, 2009 | 4.1 / 5 (16) | 6

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have spent decades searching for the elusive material known as dark matter, which is believed to make up 25 percent of the universe. On Thursday, Dec. 17, a team of physicists including ...