astronomy

Gliese 12 b, which orbits a cool, red dwarf star located just 40 light-years away, promises to tell astronomers more about how planets close to their stars retain or lose their atmospheres. In this artist’s concept, Gliese 12 b is shown retaining a thin atmosphere.

Potentially habitable Earth-like exoplanet found just 40 light years awayMay 23, 2024

Composite image of tree rings and sun

Mysteries of the Carrington Event, the largest solar superstorm in modern times, unraveled by tree ringsMay 11, 2024

Milky Way galaxy

Historical News

Milky Way’s mystical role in ancient Egyptian beliefs explained by astrophysicistApril 11, 2024

An artist’s composition of the Milky Way seen through a neutrino lens (blue).

Ghostly Messengers Reveal New Secrets Of The Milky Way GalaxyApril 10, 2024

Artist impression of glory on exoplanet WASP-76b

Mysterious ‘Glory’ Lights Spotted On Planet Outside Solar System For First Time EverApril 5, 2024

The finished LSST Camera at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, California.

Science & Technology News

World’s Largest Digital Camera Complete: ‘Will Help Unlock Secrets Of The Universe’April 4, 2024