earthlike extrasolar planets

Record-setting laser may aid searches for Earthlike planets

harminka — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:52:11 -0500

Scientists at the University of Konstanz in Germany and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated an ultrafast laser that offers a record combination of high speed, short pulses and high average power.

Computer models suggest planetary, extrasolar planet atmospheres

harminka — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:44:25 -0500

The world is abuzz with the discovery of an extrasolar, Earth-like planet around the star Gliese 581 that is relatively close to our Earth at 20 light years away in the constellation Libra.

Cold climate contributed to onset of multicellular life

harminka — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:21:50 -0600