In a strange twist of science, astronomers using the Herschel Space Observatory have discovered that a suspected ring at the center of our galaxy is warped for reasons they cannot explain. Image credit: ESA/NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA-(ENEWSPF)- New observations from the Herschel Space Observatory show a bizarre, twisted ring of dense gas[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Massive Solar Eruption Close-up (Video)
NASA-(ENEWSPF)- On June 7, 2011 the Sun unleashed an M-2 (medium-sized) solar flare with a spectacular coronal mass ejection (CME). This video uses the full-resolution 4096 x 4096 pixel images at a 1 minute time cadence and to provide the highest quality, finest detail version possible. It also shows the[Read More…]
Social media study: Conservatives were top tweeters in 2010 elections
Ann Arbor, MI-(ENEWSPF)- The results of a study on candidates’ use of Twitter in the 2010 midterm elections suggest that Republicans and Tea Party members used the social medium more effectively than their Democratic rivals. The University of Michigan study, among the first to examine the Tea Party’s social media[Read More…]
Next Mars Rover In Action (Video)
Pasadena, CA-(ENEWSPF)- Fascinating video from NASA, a narrated play-by-play of Curiosity’s entry, descent, and landing on Mars! Artistic and scientific vision at its best.
NASA’s Next Mars Rover to Land at Gale Crater
This computer-generated view based on multiple orbital observations shows Mars’ Gale crater as if seen from an aircraft northwest of the crater. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/UA Pasadena, CA-(ENEWSPF)- NASA’s next Mars rover will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planet’s Gale Crater. The car-sized Mars Science Laboratory,[Read More…]
MAVEN Mission Completes Major Milestone
An artist’s conception of the MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars. Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) mission reached a major milestone last week when it successfully completed its Mission Critical Design Review (CDR). MAVEN, scheduled for launch in late 2013, will be the[Read More…]
Astronomers Find Largest, Most Distant Reservoir of Water
This artist’s concept illustrates a quasar, or feeding black hole, similar to APM 08279+5255, where astronomers discovered huge amounts of water vapor. Gas and dust likely form a torus around the central black hole, with clouds of charged gas above and below. Image credit: NASA/ESA Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Two teams of[Read More…]
The Peter Mayer Group in Concert at Freedom Hall
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Peter Mayer Group will be performing at the beautiful Freedom Hall/Nathan Manilow Theatre, Park Forest, IL, on July 28, 2011, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25. There will be a limited number of tickets available for $40, which includes admission to the concert on[Read More…]
Free Seminar on Cloud Computing at Governors State University
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is sponsoring an informative, free seminar, “High Performance Computing and Innovation Cluster Workshop,” on August 8, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Hall of Honors. This workshop will provide an opportunity for representatives of small to medium businesses in the Chicago Southland to learn[Read More…]
Reps. from University of Guanajuato Meet with PSC Members
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Representatives from the University of Guanajuato in Mexico, along with the Mayor of Yuriria, were introduced to Prairie State College by members of the Casa Club Yuriria, a Chicago-area social club with ties to that region. The Club’s donations provide PSC scholarships for Hispanic students.[Read More…]
