Explained: the Doppler effect
The same phenomenon behind changes in the pitch of a moving ambulance’s siren is helping astronomers locate and study distant planets.
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The same phenomenon behind changes in the pitch of a moving ambulance’s siren is helping astronomers locate and study distant planets.
Pan-STARRS, a telescope designed to reveal the ‘unexpected surprises’ in our solar system, including possible threats to Earth, just became fully operational.
Research shows that aerosols not only cool, but also heat the planet — a finding that may cloud the validity of climate-change models.
Researchers see tempestuous atmosphere on a planet located 150 light years from Earth.
MIT astronomer leads the first team to study a Kuiper Belt object during a stellar occultation.
Astronaut and alumnus Bobby Satcher recounts his experience as the first orthopedic surgeon in space
In MIT visit, Charles Bolden touts proposed expansion in R&D funding
First detailed analysis of the atmosphere of a Neptune-sized planet reveals surprisingly low methane levels, presents "new territory" for researching planets outside our solar system
New research highlights recent volcanic activity on Venus, indicating that Earth’s sister planet is alive — geologically speaking
Recent discoveries raise questions about how small planets can have self-sustaining magnetic fields
New analysis supports theory that Venus’ surface evolved through extreme makeover, not plate tectonics
Retrograde spin of supermassive black holes may create jets that control galaxy evolution
MIT space researcher predicts that if adopted, Obama’s proposed budget and policy will lead to more joint human-robotic space exploration
An electric propulsion technology for miniature satellites aims to give them more mobility — and may eventually allow them to take on deep-space missions.