Could Life at TRAPPIST-1 Survive the Star’s Superflares?

The TRAPPIST-1 system is a science-fiction writer’s dream. Seven Earth-sized worlds orbit a red dwarf star…

US approves $7.3 bn sale of F-16 upgrades for Poland

The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $7.3 billion sale of upgrades for…

Red Dwarf Stars Might Be Able to Hold Onto Their Atmospheres After All

Exoplanets are a fascinating aspect of the study of the Universe. TRAPPIST-1 is perhaps one of…

Major, long-duration X1.8 solar flare erupts from Region 3872

A major, long-duration solar flare measuring X1.8 erupted from Active Region 3872 at 07:19 UTC on…

Webb Finds Dozens of Supernovae Remnants in the Triangulum Galaxy

Infrared astronomy has revealed so much about the Universe, ranging from protoplanetary disks and nebulae to…

The Search for Exomoons is On

Moons are the norm in our Solar System. The International Astronomical Union recognizes 288 planetary moons,…

Dream Rig Contest Underway

10/25/2024 The 5th annual Youth “Dream Rig” Essay Contest has begun to accept submissions. The contest…

JWST images: 10 stunning images that show the beauty of space – from galaxies to nebulae

NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO In its short existence, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)…

Hubble Sees a Celestial Cannonball

The spiral galaxy in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is IC 3225. It looks remarkably…

A New Generation of Amateur Radio

10/25/2024 ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce the next generation of…