Astronomy Archive

Stephen Kane, San Francisco State University – Second Earth Candidates

The search for the Holy Grail of planets continues. Stephen Kane, associate professor in the department
Posted by: Academic Minute 26/9/2016
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John O’Meara, St. Michael’s College – Traces of the First Stars

Have we found the fingerprints of the first group of stars in our universe? John Oā€™Meara,
Posted by: Academic Minute 14/6/2016
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Christopher Wrede, Michigan State University – Pre-Solar Grains

Are some of the earliest building blocks of the universe making their way to Earth? Chris
Posted by: Academic Minute 23/5/2016
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David Rothery, The Open University – Water on Mars

Scientists haveĀ found evidence of liquid water on Mars. David Rothery,Ā Professor of Planetary Geosciences at The Open
Posted by: Academic Minute 16/10/2015
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Eddie Baron, Oklahoma – Type Ia Supernovae

There is still so much mystery out in deep space. But, with amazing research from folks
Posted by: Academic Minute 4/9/2015
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Jay Pasachoff, Williams College – New Horizons Fly-By of Pluto

We’re about to learn a lot about Pluto. Jay Pasachoff, astronomer at Williams College, details the
Posted by: Academic Minute 14/7/2015
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Hal Haggard, Bard College – Black Hole Life Cycles

How does a black hole die? Today on The Academic Minute, Hal Haggard, physicist at Bard
Posted by: Academic Minute 1/7/2015
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Paul Sutter, Ohio State – The End of the Universe

The end of the time is a topic that has gripped philosophers, theologians and everyone in
Posted by: Academic Minute 3/6/2015
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Heidi Newberg, RPI – The Size of the Galaxy

This universe of ours is pretty big, and it might be bigger than we think. Heidi
Posted by: Academic Minute 13/5/2015
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Jay Pasachoff, Williams College – Today’s Total Solar Eclipse

There is a total solar eclipse today and Jay Pasachoff and his team are in direct
Posted by: Academic Minute 20/3/2015
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