It’s Springtime on Mars, and the Dunes are Defrosting
Nothing says springtime on Mars like defrosting dunes. (more…)
Russian Space Agency Employees are now Forbidden to Travel Outside Russia (Because They Might not Come Back)
As Russia wages its terrible war against its neighbour Ukraine, the deteriorating situation inside Russia is leading many Russians to…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Nova
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll feel like a brand new person…
Here are the 7 Best Places to Search for Life in the Solar System
If humanity is ever going to find life on another planet in the solar system, it’s probably best to know…
Smaller, Ground-Based Telescopes can Study Exoplanet Atmospheres too
The next step to understanding exoplanets is to understand their atmospheres better. Astronomers can determine a planet's mass, density, and…
LEGO Releases the new Rocket Launch Center set, Recreating the Artemis Moon Missions
One way to inspire kids to get interested in STEM is to introduce them to it at an early age. …
A Tiny Asteroid was Discovered Mere Hours Before it Crashed Into the Earth
Last week, a small asteroid was detected just two hours before it impacted Earth’s atmosphere. Luckily, it was only about…
Starlink is the Only Communications Link for Some Ukrainian Towns, but the Terminals Could Also be a Target
Starlink's satellite internet is the only means of communication for some people in the Ukraine, though the services could pose…
Planets Have Just Started to Form in This Binary System
Astronomers have watched the young binary star system SVS 13 for decades. Astronomers don't know much about how planets form…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Open Cluster
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! You’ll start drifting away from your friends…