Astronomers use giant galaxy cluster as X-ray magnifying lens
New lens technique spots tiny dwarf galaxy in the first, super-energetic stages of star formation.
New lens technique spots tiny dwarf galaxy in the first, super-energetic stages of star formation.
MIT planetary scientists partner with computer scientists to find exoplanets.
Results support Einstein’s theory and the idea that black holes have no “hair.”
Fifty years after the first moon landing with Apollo 11, the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics looks to the future of space exploration at MIT.
Asteroid is likely shedding reddish dust, revealing a fresh, blue surface beneath.
Study reports on search for an atmosphere around a planet somewhat similar to ours.
MIT hosts "Songs from Extrasolar Spaces," a musical melding of art and science inspired by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
Planetary system orbiting an unusually quiet star is ideal for future habitability searches.
Do-it-yourself bio and maker communities can help NASA meet needs of long-distance missions.
From making the lunar landings possible to interpreting the meaning of the moon rocks, the Institute was a vital part of history.
Carbon dioxide emissions may trigger a reflex in the carbon cycle, with devastating consequences, study finds.
Study shows minerals sequester carbon for thousands of years, which may explain oxygen’s abundance in the atmosphere.
A new tool for predicting a person’s movement trajectory may help humans and robots work together in close proximity.
Honor recognizes scientists whose achievements have most advanced our understanding of planetary systems.
Multilevel Mars greenhouse could provide food to sustain astronauts for several years.