Feb. 15, 2019

A New Fundamental Constant of the Sun

A New Fundamental Constant of the Sun

Astronomers have discovered that magnetic waves in the Sun's corona - its outermost layer of the atmosphere - react to sound waves escaping from the inside of the Sun

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*A new fundamental constant of the Sun

Astronomers have discovered that magnetic waves in the Sun's corona - its outermost layer of the atmosphere - react to sound waves escaping from the inside of the Sun.

*Ultima Thule more like a walnut pancake than a snowman

New images of the distant Kuiper Belt object Ultima Thule show that its far stranger than previously thought.

*Black Hole mergers could reveal new particles

A new study suggests gravitational-wave signals could contain signatures of extremely low-mass particles that might be a component of dark matter.

*The Science Report

A a gigantic cavity - two-thirds the area of Manhattan – discovered growing under Thwaites Glacier. When it comes to weight loss - breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day.

Fears of another major Chinese data theft uncovered by computer experts.

Teens who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to take part in dangerous behaviours.

The growing business of fortune telling and psychics

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