Mighty Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is also a powerful radio transmitter! The dynamo driving Jupiter’s radio emission is a strong magnetic field.

Throughout history, women have had a tough time breaking into the physical sciences. And when they do, their contributions may go unnoticed for decades. This is the story of Ruby Payne Scott, the first female radio astronomer.

The Atacama desert in Chile is one of the driest places on earth. It’s also the site of a new telescope called the Atacama Large Millimeter Array.