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Science history: Edwin Hubble uncovers the vastness of the universe with discovery of 'standard candle' — Oct. 5, 1923

On the night of Oct. 5, 1923, Edwin Hubble observed a strange star that flickered in intensity at regular intervals. The star ...

Discovery of binary stars the first step in creating 'movie of the universe'

A discovery of binary stars could be the first step in building a more complete picture of how our galaxy formed, according ...
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Hubble’s Latest Cosmic Snapshots Unveil Secrets of the Universe

The Hubble Space Telescope, a cornerstone of modern astronomy, has been providing breathtaking images and invaluable data for ...
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How Hubble Revealed the Deepest Secrets of the Universe

Launched in 1990 the Hubble Space Telescope delivered images and data that reshaped our understanding of galaxies stars and distant worlds.
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How one scientist's wide-eyed dream of giant space cities was crushed by reality

There once was a dream of cities in space — vast cylindrical habitats, self-sufficient and populated by millions who would ...
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Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

A groundbreaking look at Phil Sharp’s rise from being a rural Kentucky farm boy who battled dyslexia to Nobel Prize-winning scientist. Narrated by Mark Ruffalo with insights from Walter Isaacson, ...
The Garden Island

Astronomy event at KCC Performing Arts Center

LIHUE — Dr. Alex Filippenko, distinguished professor of Astronomy at the University of California Berkeley, will present about the James Webb Telescope at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Kauai Community ...