But don’t panic—it’s still about 1,000 light years away
Science and Tech


What happens when an Arctic ecosystem warms?

Studies of the Arctic wolf spider show it’s hard to tell what’s next in these quickly changing biomes


Hundreds of hydrothermal chimneys form seafloor cityscape

Autonomous diving robot makes the Pacific Ocean discovery off southern BC and Washington state coasts


Juicy news! Taking a look at the JUICE probe

The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer is the ESA’s attempt to solve the riddles of our solar system’s most exciting moons
Read more »


INTERVIEW: Dr. Jennifer Gardy, germ expert extraordinaire

We talk with the microbiologist, TV host, and author about a life of bacteria, viruses, and STEM


Meet the double black hole of OJ 287

The dance of two black holes at the centre of this galaxy produces a flare that is one of a kind