Event: 401Gives to Frosty Drew
Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
When: Wed, Apr 1, 2026 6:00 am - 11:30 pm
This is the day that Rhode Island gives to local non-profit organizations that are making a difference in our communities. Help Frosty Drew attain its goal for a fabulous 2026!- By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
- On: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:21:18 EDT
A New Theory Connects Early Cosmic Inflation and Quantum Gravity
Reported by Universe Today
The Universe expanded rapidly soon after the Big Bang, and we aren't sure why. But a theory of quadratic quantum gravity might be the answer....
- By: Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian)
- On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:34 +0000
Tales of Two Comets: A1 MAPS and R3 Pan-STARRS Both Make a Showing in April
Reported by Universe Today
All eyes are on the inner solar system in April 2026, as two comets reach perihelion. One, Comet R3 Pan-STARRS we’ve known about since last year. Another, sungrazer A1 MAPS was just found as the first comet of 2026 and presents us with a big question: wi...
- By: David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson)
- On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:12 +0000
Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris
Reported by Space | EarthSky
A SpaceX Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke up in low-Earth orbit on March 29, 2026. Will the debris impact Artemis 2 or the space station?
The post Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris first appeared on EarthSky....
- By: Space | EarthSky
- On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:49 +0000
Godspeed, Artemis II!
Reported by NASA
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir took this photo of an Artemis program patch floating in the International Space Station’s cupola. She posted it on X on March 30, 2026, with the following caption: “Our work on the @Space_Station has provided the fou...
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:54 +0000
Landsat Reveals Reservoir Changes and Bathymetry
Reported by NASA
In two recent studies, researchers used Landsat data to fill key gaps in our knowledge of reservoir structure and dynamics....
- By: NASA
- On: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:30 +0000