BlogHide Resteemsteks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ Could TRAPPIST-1 planets have more water than Earth? ~The planetary system that orbits the cold star TRAPPIST-1, of which we already know seven planets, is once again news. This time by a recently published research from which it appears that the…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ Dark nebulae? Lupus 3 ~The dark nebulae also called absorption nebulae are regions of space filled with gas and dust, which can reach a size of hundreds of light years. But what gives them the name "dark" is because they…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ Mars is still losing water? ~Our beloved red planet has a desert appearance, but it hides large quantities of frozen water under its surface. That water continues to escape from Mars and, interestingly, dust storms play a very…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ First light for ExTrA ~Exoplanets in Transits and their Atmospheres (ExTrA). These new telescopes, located in the observatory of La Silla, within the ESO observatory in northern Chile, have successfully made their first…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ Evidence of the natural origin of the FRB 121102? ~Fast Radio Bursts or FRB are a relatively recent phenomenon, were discovered in 2007, by Duncan Lorimer, of the University of West Virginia, in the United States, and their collaborators while they…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ MUSE & odd behavior of star? ~In the vast universe in which we find ourselves, there are still many unknowns to be solved. As our technology increases and we are able to observe further and more accurately some questions get…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ Formation of stars of great mass more frequent? ~Everything points to the fact that the formation of stars of thirty solar masses or larger is more frequent than previously thought. 1 - Magellanic Cloud map. Crédit: ESO / R. Gendler Last…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ Mirrors, the evolution of technique & The ELT ~Nobody can be totally sure when homo sapiens realized that his reflection appeared on the surface of a stream when trying to drink. But it's very possible that this happened from remote times.…teks (57)in science • 7 years ago~ The next little ice age Vol. 69 ~ Tree rings as proxy? ~The trees speak to us and the stories they tell us are very valuable to understand our past. The observation of the growth rings of the trees, besides giving us an approximate idea of the age…teks (57)in science • 7 years ago~ Unexpected elements in the Earth's core? ~The Earth's core is subjected to very high pressures and temperatures, strong enough to "mix" some chemical elements that are impossible to mix under surface conditions. 1 - Composition of…teks (57)in science • 7 years ago~ The reversal of the earth's magnetic field won’t happen as soon as it was believed? ~The magnetic field of the Earth is our invisible friend. Imperceptible in our day to day but fundamental for the microbial life has managed to evolve to the point where we are today. Without that…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ How many more surprises will Mercury give us? ~Mercury, despite its dizzying orbit around the Sun has been observed since antiquity. And after many centuries of observation, some facts that were taken for granted turned out to be wrong. 1 -…teks (57)in sevendaybnwchallenge • 7 years agoSeven Day Black & White Challenge Day 7The Challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day, although…teks (57)in sevendaybnwchallenge • 7 years agoSeven Day Black & White Challenge Day 6The Challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day, although…teks (57)in sevendaybnwchallenge • 7 years agoSeven Day Black & White Challenge Day 5The Challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day, although…teks (57)in space • 7 years ago~ Will a Pulsar pass in front of a Giant star? ~Among the many binary systems known in the universe, there is one of them that will give us a fascinating astronomical spectacle. MT91 213 & PSR J2032 + 4127 1 - Recreation of the pulsar…teks (57)in sevendaybnwchallenge • 7 years agoSeven Day Black & White Challenge Day 4The Challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day, although…teks (57)in sevendaybnwchallenge • 7 years agoSeven Day Black & White Challenge Day ~ 3The Challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day, although…teks (57)in sevendaybnwchallenge • 7 years agoSeven Day Black & White Challenge Day 2 ~ Winter & snowboardThe Challenge: 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day, although…teks (57)in science • 7 years ago~ The next little ice age Vol. 68 ~ Albedo effect ~The importance of the use of calcium hydroxide since ancient times in regions with very high average temperatures and large amounts of sunny days per year. "Albedo" is a word that derives from…