The planet, called CoRoT-9b, was discovered by using the CoRoT space telescope satellite. (Credit: Image courtesy of University of California - Santa Barbara)
First temperate exoplanet -- size of Jupiter -- discovered
VALENTINE'S Gifts
Monday, 14 June 2010
Black holes: Gas blowers of the universe
False colour image of the central region of a galaxy group in X-rays. The jet of matter blown out of the central black hole can be clearly identified by its radio luminosity (overlaid, purple-blue). (Credit: S. Giodini/A. Finoguenov/MPE)
Black holes: Gas blowers of the universe
Zooming in on an infant solar system: For the first time, astronomers have observed solar systems in the making in great detail
Like a raindrop forming in a cloud, a star forms in a diffuse gas cloud in deep space. As the star grows, its gravitational pull draws in dust and gas from the surrounding molecular cloud to form a swirling disk called a "protoplanetary disk." This disk eventually further consolidates to form planets, moons, asteroids and comets. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
Zooming in on an infant solar system: For the first time, astronomers have observed solar systems in the making in great detail
Plastic antibody works in first tests in living animals
Plastic antibodies, such as this cluster of particles viewed under a powerful microscope, may fight a wide range of human diseases, including viral infections and allergies. (Credit: Kenneth Shea)
Plastic antibody works in first tests in living animals
Asteroid coated with ice suggests ingredients for life came from space | Science | guardian.co.uk
Asteroid 24 Themis and two small fragments resulting from an impact more than 1bn years ago. Scientists were surprised to find ice and organic chemicals on the asteroid's surface. Artist's impression: Gabriel Pérez/Servicio MultiMedia
Asteroid coated with ice suggests ingredients for life came from space | Science | guardian.co.uk
Star wars: Planet being devoured by yellow dwarf's heavenly inferno | Science | guardian.co.uk
In a far-away region of the galaxy, a planet is learning the lesson that Icarus taught the ancient Greeks thousands of years ago.
A planet known as Wasp-12b is passing so close to its parent star that it is being roasted and ripped apart in an extraordinary display of celestial violence.
Star wars: Planet being devoured by yellow dwarf's heavenly inferno | Science | guardian.co.uk
The Eerie Silence: Are We Alone in the Universe? by Paul Davies | Book review | Books | The Guardian
The Cartwheel Galaxy Photograph: AP
The Eerie Silence: Are We Alone in the Universe? by Paul Davies | Book review | Books | The Guardian
Simon Cowell Makes Dying Little Girl’s Dream Come True | Access Hollywood - Celebrity News, Photos & Videos
LONDON, England
Simon Cowell might be best known for shattering some people’s hopes and aspirations while he was a judge on “American Idol,” but over the weekend he made one 5-year-old’s singing dream come true – just days before she died.
Access the Full StoryNews | Access Hollywood - Celebrity News, Photos & Videos
June 11, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Cher has a new movie in the works – “Burlesque” – opposite Christina Aguilera, but don’t let the title fool you. The 64-year-old told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush on Thursday night that the film isn’t as saucy as it sounds – at least when it comes to her role.
News | Access Hollywood - Celebrity News, Photos & VideosNet-a-Porter announces first menswear site - Telegraph
Designs from the Burberry Prorsum and Lanvin menswear spring/summer 2010 collections, two brands to be sold on the new site; and Natalie Massenet, founder of Net-a-porter Photo: REX
Fashion is ‘Breathless’ for Jean Seberg look - Telegraph
Mia Wasikowska, Jean Seberg the leading star from Breathless, Carey Mulligan
Dressing for Ascot - Telegraph
Erin O'Connor looks demure in a fitted Chanel jacket and long hemline (left); Lisa Snowdon keeps it feminine in rich purple (centre); and Beatrice, Princess of York keeps to the code in elegant monochrome (right) Photo: GEOFF PUGH/REX/PA
Royal College of Art fashion show - Telegraph
Designs by Morten Underbjerg Olesen, Nabil El-Nayal and Frances Conteh at the Royal College of Art fashion show Photo: HEATHCLIFF O'MALLEY
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