Solar system with several planets orbiting a bright star amidst colorful nebula and stars

K2 Mission Confirms Rocky Planets in Newly Found System

The largest haul of confirmed planets obtained since the space observatory transitioned to a different mode of observing includes a planetary system comprising four promising planets that could be rocky. An international team of astronomers led by the University of Arizona has discovered and confirmed a treasure trove of new worlds using NASA’s Kepler spacecraft … Continue reading K2 Mission Confirms Rocky Planets in Newly Found System

Are We Alone in the Universe: The Search for Human Life Beyond Earth

The cosmos is a repository of a great many mind-blowing notions, be it dark energy, dark matter, the notion of infinity, the billions of galaxies each with billions of stars, the Big Bang narrative, and the breathtaking spaceship journeys. But the cosmos is also a source of great gifts and surprises. The last comes from … Continue reading Are We Alone in the Universe: The Search for Human Life Beyond Earth