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Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 6 views
Researchers studying the eruption of the Kilauea volcano say volcanoes reveal secrets when they rumble and new technology helps them understand future volcanic eruptions better. Scientists say looking at variations and similarities between previous eruptions and the present activity gives them insight…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 18 views
Strong winds from Hurricane Irma did a lot of damage across the state of Florida, but one of the biggest losses might be a small tree that sprouted from seeds that went on a mission to the moon. In 1971, hundreds of tree seeds were part of an experiment for Apollo 14. After the spacecraft returned, the…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 10 views
Scientists hope to use an array of giant telescopes in the New Mexico desert to create the most detailed map ever of a large portion of space. Instead of taking pictures, the antenna will capture an image of the radio waves from throughout the Milky Way and beyond. Researchers say the Very Large Array…
Jim L. Wilson • Illustration • • 7 views
An unusual signal from space received 40 years ago fueled speculation that it might be evidence of extraterrestrial life. Now, an astronomer believes he has figured out where the unique signal originated. In 1977, astronomer Jerry Ehman observed what he called, “the wow signal,” and hoped it would point…