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New Discoveries
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One cosmic pretzel for two baby stars
When astronomers looked at this new ALMA image, it reminded them of a pretzel – a pastry shaped like a knot. But there are no
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Soap bubbles and jellyfish galaxies
You probably know how to make soap bubbles. First, you put a ring of plastic or metal into a soap bath, and gently pull it
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What goes on beneath Jupiter’s clouds?
Do you like watching the clouds? It’s a pleasing pastime. If you have enough imagination, the clouds above your head sometimes resemble faces or animals.
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Learn with Talma
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How are ALMA’s antennas connected?
Your eyes are connected to your brain through thick bundles of nerve cells. These optic nerves transfer the signals from your two retinas to your
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What are millimeter waves?
If your ears are good, you can hear very high tones. Children’s ears are usually better than the ears of grown-ups. So you might be
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Do astronomers live at ALMA?
If you hold your breath for too long, you will die. Your body needs the oxygen in the air. Without getting enough oxygen, you can’t