Wednesday 23 May 2018

Lightening up dark galaxies

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Astronomers have identified at least six candidates for dark galaxies -- galaxies that have a few (if any) stars in them and are, for that reason, notoriously difficult to detect with current instruments.
via Science Daily
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Space-like gravity weakens biochemical signals in muscle formation

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Microgravity conditions affect DNA methylation of muscle cells, slowing their differentiation.
via Science Daily
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As America Looks Inward, China Looks Up. Way Up.

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China’s launch of a satellite this week, part of a mission to the dark side of the moon, is but one of its recent endeavors into space.
via New York Times

NASA's new planet hunter snaps initial test image, swings by Moon toward final orbit

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After launching April 18, TESS has completed its lunar flyby to put it on track for its final science orbit, and has released a first test image.
via Science Daily
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