23/09/2004

British scientists zero in on the birth of the universe

British scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter discovered that the evolution of the Universe was much slower than previously thought. Dr. Andrew Bunker, who studied images taken by the Hubble ...

European Astronomy Gets New Vision

A new vision for radio astronomy is bringing together all 20 of Europe’s leading radioastronomy institutes. They plan to build on existing collaboration and significantly enhance the quality and quantity of science currently ...

Coast-mapping satellites will follow the tides

Satellite image acquisitions will be synchronised with the tides as part of an ambitious new project to map coastlines from space. Formally beginning in September, ESA's COASTCHART project aims to develop and qualify a ...

Nuclear Reactor for Prometheus Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter

Northrop Grumman Corp. has been selected to partner with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop a preliminary design for the Prometheus Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter (JIMO), an electric propulsion vehicle powered by a nuclear ...

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