Nearby ‘Super Earth’ may be a better candidate for life than previously thought

by quasarn01 | Jun 30, 2026 | Astronomy

Using the Hobby-Eberly Telescope at McDonald Observatory, astronomers have taken a closer look at a nearby exoplanet and discovered it may be more Earth-like than previously thought. The planet, known as GJ 3378b, orbits a small, cool star called a red dwarf. Just 25...

A cataclysmic collision in space provides new clues on astronomy’s biggest stalemate

by quasarn01 | Jun 30, 2026 | Astronomy

Second only to black holes, neutron stars—incredibly dense star remnants—are the densest objects in the universe. When neutron stars collide, they create ripples in the fabric of space and time that we can detect on Earth. Go to Source

The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

by quasarn01 | Jun 30, 2026 | Astronomy

The largest digital camera ever built is starting to capture images of unseen corners of the universe. Go to Source

Kan. deputy rescued by ‘human chain’ while attempting to save drivers endangered by floodwaters

by quasarn01 | Jun 30, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

A Sumner County deputy’s cruiser was swept into a flood current as officers attempted to rescue drivers who had gone around road closure barricades Go to Source

BWC: Fleeing suspect fires shot at pursuing Conn. officer before OIS

by quasarn01 | Jun 30, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

Body camera footage shows New Britain Police officers pursuing two different suspects as they fled the scene of a reported attempted robbery Go to Source