The search for life beyond our planet continues, and one of the most underappreciated tools in an astrobiologist's toolkit is statistics. While it might not be as glamorous as directly imaging a ...

Dr. Vorobiev works on the development of new observational techniques and instruments, in spectroscopy and polarimetry. In particular, he is working to enable multi-object spectroscopic capability on ...

Meteorite observation and recovery is a dynamic field that bridges astronomical detection with terrestrial expeditions to retrieve extraterrestrial material. Recent advancements in optical ...

Optimal lunar observation occurs near the terminator (boundary between light and dark), approximately two days before and after the First and Last Quarter phases, when shadows enhance surface features ...

In what can only be described as an astonishing breakthrough, astronomers have pinpointed a world of unimaginable heat, where the atmospheric conditions could theoretically conjure storms of diamonds.

Recently, astronomers have detected a repeating phenomenon of laser-like bursts emanating from a distant galaxy, sparking intrigue and curiosity in the scientific community. These bursts, known as ...

Atmospheric turbulence is a complex phenomenon arising from the chaotic and irregular motion of air, which plays a pivotal role in the mixing, transport, and dispersion of energy and constituents in ...

While nearly all massive galaxies possess central black holes, the presence of such black holes in dwarf galaxies remains an open question, with previous estimates identifying them in only 0.5% of ...

Manufacturers make toothbrushes with these different features to meet varying consumer health needs. One factor influencing the bristle tip shape is the periodontal pocket, a small gap between the ...