NASA’s Hubble Identifies One of Darkest Known Galaxies
Reported by NASA
In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible — low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of f...
- By: NASA
- On: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00 +0000
Grants
Reported by NASA
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- By: NASA
- On: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:27 +0000
Martian Volcanoes Could Be Hiding Massive Glaciers Under A Blanket of Ash
Reported by Universe Today
When we think of ice on Mars, we typically think of the poles, where we can see it visibly through probes and even ground-based telescopes. But the poles are hard to access, and even more so given the restrictions on exploration there due to potential biol...
- By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
- On: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:18 +0000
TB 26-02 Effects of Large Grain Size in Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel
Reported by NASA
The NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) performed an assessment to characterize the effects of abnormal grain growth (AGG) within a metallic liner of a composite overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV). This effort focused on evaluating the mechanical res...
- By: NASA
- On: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:47 +0000
Milky Way and Andromeda held together by dark matter sheet
Reported by Space | EarthSky
A new computer simulation shows the Milky Way and nearby galaxies are in a sheet of dark matter between 2 voids. Galaxies on the outside fly away from us.
The post Milky Way and Andromeda held together by dark matter sheet first appeared on EarthSky....
- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:47 +0000
A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar
Reported by NASA
Widespread flooding affected tens of thousands of people after cyclones Fytia and Gezani drenched the island....
- By: NASA
- On: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:01 +0000