Galaxies fed by funnels of fuel
(Phys.org) —Computer simulations of galaxies growing over billions of years have revealed a likely scenario for how they feed: a cosmic version of swirly straws.
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Researchers find without microtubule guidance, cellulose causes changes in organ patterns during growth
(Phys.org) —Mathematics is everywhere in nature, and this is illustrated by the spiral patterns in plants such as pine cones, sunflowers or the arrangement of leaves around a stem. Most plants produce a ...
Apr 26, 2013
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New insights on how spiral galaxies get their arms
(Phys.org) —Spiral galaxies are some of the most beautiful and photogenic residents of the universe. Our own Milky Way is a spiral. Our solar system and Earth reside somewhere near one of its filamentous ...
Apr 02, 2013
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Hubble observes the hidden depths of Messier 77
(Phys.org) —The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured this vivid image of spiral galaxy Messier 77, one of the most famous and well-studied galaxies in the sky. The patches of red across this image ...
Mar 28, 2013
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Hunting high-mass stars with Herschel
(Phys.org) —In this new view of a vast star-forming cloud called W3, ESA's Herschel space observatory tells the story of how massive stars are born.
Mar 27, 2013
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Hubble digs up galactic glow worm
(Phys.org) —This charming and bright galaxy, known as IRAS 23436+5257, was captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. It is located in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia, which is named after ...
Mar 25, 2013
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Spiral beauty graced by fading supernova
(Phys.org) —About 35 million light-years from Earth, in the constellation of Eridanus (The River), lies the spiral galaxy NGC 1637. Back in 1999 the serene appearance of this galaxy was shattered by the ...
Mar 20, 2013
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Hubble gazes on one ring to rule them all
(Phys.org) —Galaxies can take many forms—elliptical blobs, swirling spiral arms, bulges, and disks are all known components of the wide range of galaxies we have observed using telescopes like the NASA/ESA ...
Mar 18, 2013
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Blue bursts of hot young stars captured by Hubble
(Phys.org) —This image, speckled with blue, white and yellow light, shows part of the spiral galaxy IC 5052. Surrounded in the image by foreground stars in our own galaxy, and distant galaxies beyond, it ...
Mar 11, 2013
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Modeling Jupiter and Saturn's possible origins
New theoretical modeling by Carnegie's Alan Boss provides clues to how the gas giant planets in our solar system—Jupiter and Saturn—might have formed and evolved. His work was published recently by the ...
Mar 05, 2013
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Gravitational telescope creates space invader mirage
(Phys.org)—The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most powerful available to astronomers, but sometimes it too needs a helping hand. This comes in the form of Einstein's general theory of relativity, ...
Mar 05, 2013
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Nature follows a number pattern called Fibonacci
What do pine cones and paintings have in common? A 13th century Italian mathematician named Leonardo of Pisa.
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Sea animal has grow-again penis
Scientists reported Wednesday on the bizarre sex life of a sea slug that discards its penis after copulation. Then grows a new one.
Feb 13, 2013
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Hubble catches a side-on spiral streak
(Phys.org)—This thin, glittering streak of stars is the spiral galaxy ESO 121-6, which lies in the southern constellation of Pictor (The Painter's Easel). Viewed almost exactly side-on, the intricate structure ...
Feb 10, 2013
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The wings of the Seagull Nebula
(Phys.org)—This new image from ESO shows a section of a cloud of dust and glowing gas called the Seagull Nebula. These wispy red clouds form part of the "wings" of the celestial bird and this picture reveals ...
Feb 06, 2013
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