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
KYTHERA Mission Concept Targets 200-Day Mission to Venus Surface
Reported by Universe Today
The planet Venus is often called “Earth’s twin” due to the similar sizes, but the reality couldn’t be farther from the truth. Unlike Earth, which is hospitable to an estimated billions of lifeforms, Venus is not hospitable to life as we know it, at...
- By: Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti)
- On: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:46 +0000
Optical Fiber Arrays May Unlock Mysteries Of The Moon’s Deep Interior
Reported by Universe Today
Ordinary telecoms grade optical fiber could help planetary scientists better characterize the moon’s deep interior as well as its lava tubes, say two new journal papers....
- By: Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce)
- On: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:08 +0000
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