Physics and Astronomy News Archive: May 2012

Image: Superconductor Theory Confirmed?

Superconductor Theory Confirmed?

Source: Cornell   Posted: 5/15/12

Atomic-scale visualization of electrons confirms theory of iron-based superconductors.
Image: Cubesat - Satellites the Size of 1/2 Gallon of Milk

Cubesat - Satellites the Size of 1/2 Gallon of Milk

Source: NSF   Posted: 5/15/12

Scientists, engineers, educators from Cubesat projects showcase their projects at NSF headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.
Image: Black Holes Turn up the Heat

Black Holes Turn up the Heat

Source: H-ITS   Posted: 5/15/12

HITS astrophysicists discover a new heating source in cosmological structure formation.
Image: NASA Sees the Light of Alien 'Super Earth'

NASA Sees the Light of Alien 'Super Earth'

Source: NASA/JPL   Posted: 5/15/12

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has detected light emanating from a 'super-Earth' planet beyond our solar system for the first time.