Exoplanets, Astrobiology

The ‘Goldilocks’ Planet: New Exoplanet Discoveries and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Did you know the Milky Way has between 100 billion and 400 billion stars? About 70% of these stars are small, cool red dwarfs called M-dwarfs. This fact opens up an exciting world of exoplanets and the search for life outside our planet. Scientists believe 41% of M-dwarf stars have a planet in the “Goldilocks” zone. This zone is where conditions might support liquid water.…

Black Hole, Astronomy

The First Image of a Black Hole: Seeing the Unseeable

Imagine a world so mysterious that even light can’t escape. This is the world of black holes. On April 10, 2019, a big event changed everything. The first-ever image of a black hole was shown, letting us see the unseen. This big moment was a huge step in understanding these huge space objects. Scientists had always been curious about them. Now, we could see them.…