Science Why the 2024 total solar eclipse will be such a big deal The sun will be very active during the next solar eclipse to cross North America, making it an excellent viewing and scientific opportunity.James R. RiordonJanuary 4, 2024
Science A bar of stars at the center of the Milky Way looks surprisingly young The ages and locations of metal-rich stars in the galaxy suggest the Milky Way’s central bar finished forming just a few billion years ago.James R. RiordonDecember 13, 2023
Science The James Webb telescope took some stunning images in 2023 Star nurseries. Planets. Supernova remnants. Here’s a look at some of this year’s stellar JWST images. And the mission is still just getting started.James R. RiordonDecember 12, 2023
Science How tiny red stars can test ideas about the origin of life A survey of ultracool dwarf stars finds they don’t emit enough UV light to kick-start life, but they could reveal other ways for life to get going.James R. RiordonDecember 11, 2023