Natural Sciences - Astronomy & Space
Clotting risks for female astronauts
Just a few days in simulated microgravity can subtly change the way women's blood clots, sparking bigger questions about health monitoring protocols for astronauts who can spend six months or more in orbit, say Simon Fraser researchers.
Scientists observe distant jellyfish galaxy for first time
New astronomical find is 8.5 billion years old and reshapes our understanding of early cosmic evolution Astrophysicists from the University of Waterloo have observed a new jellyfish galaxy, the most distant one of its kind ever captured.
Western wins Canadian Space Agency contract to develop imaging instrument for lunar rover
Western has been selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to work on a concept for developing an innovative compact dual-camera imager for exploring the surface of the Moon.
Lava planet defies expectations
Scientists have found a planet that challenges the long-held assumption that lava planets are too hot to sustain an atmosphere.
Mapping the magnetic field of the Milky Way
Two new studies reveal structural complexity in the galaxy For centuries, astronomers have been observing celestial bodies and trying to understand the mysteries of the night sky.
Hubble tension - SFU researcher potentially one step closer to answering the universe’s biggest question
A Simon Fraser University cosmologist believes his team's new research may bring them a step closer to cracking one of science's biggest questions - the Hubble tension.
Chasing its tail in the cosmos
Scientists, including Waterloo's Professor Lisa Dang from the physics and astronomy department, have discovered a huge cloud of helium gas is escaping from the atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-121 b, an "ultra-hot Jupiter.
