Chemistry and Cosmology – Page 5 – National Radio Astronomy Observatory

ALMA Explores the Magnetic Universe

Posted on July 19, 2016March 28, 2017

ALMA verifies its outstanding polarimetric capabilities.

Illustration of an icy disk around a young star in Orion.

Stellar Outburst Brings Water Snowline into View

Posted on July 13, 2016December 10, 2019

Young star’s outburst provides first-ever view of a water snowline.

Timeline of major milestones in the evolution of the Universe since the Big Bang

ALMA Observes Most Distant Oxygen Ever

Posted on June 16, 2016March 28, 2017

ALMA detects most distant oxygen ever.

First Detection of Methyl Alcohol in a Planet-forming Disk

Posted on June 15, 2016March 28, 2017

ALMA detects methanol in TW Hya.

Graphic illustrating location of chiral molecules

Life’s First Handshake: Chiral Molecule Detected in Interstellar Space

Posted on June 14, 2016March 28, 2017

Scientists applaud discovery of “handed” molecules in interstellar space.

Radio-optical image of the galaxy J100054

New Observational Distance Record Promises Important Tool for Studying Galaxies

Posted on June 2, 2016March 22, 2017

Astronomers have used new capabilities of the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) to open a whole new realm of research into how galaxies evolve and interact with their surroundings over cosmic time.

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