Press Release: Dead Stars Tell Story of Planet Birth

Astronomers have turned to an unexpected place to study the evolution of planets -- dead stars. more...

From Cornell: Team Detects Dust Around a Primitive Star, Shedding New Light on Universe's Origins

A Cornell-led team of astronomers using the Spitzer Space Telescope has observed dust forming around a dying star in a nearby galaxy, giving a glimpse into the early universe and enlivening a debate about the origins of all cosmic dust. more...

Now on Cool Cosmos: IRrelevant Astronomy

It's the series Aint-It-Cool-News calls "the most (intentionally) hilarious series of educational films you'll find...the pieces carry a Muppets-esque charm." Alan Dyer at Discovery.com says it's "a lot of fun, and breaks the mold for NASA videos." Recently a top-10 finalist for "Best Science/Technology Podcast" at the 2008 Podcast Awards, IRrelevant Astronomy is packed with CG animation and snarky humor, all wrapped around the latest astronomy news and science from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. It's infrared-relevant! more...