What is the Ozone Layer? The ozone layer is a crucial component of Earth's stratosphere, located between 19 and 30 km above the surface. It plays a vital role in filtering harmful ultraviolet (UV) ...

Deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in ...

Could black holes be unexpected contributors to the emergence of life in the universe? A recent study suggests that their ...

The most dangerous parts of a supernova explosion are the outputs like X-rays and gamma rays. Even though they only share a ...

Four decades ago, scientists sounded the alarm after discovering a growing 'hole' in the ozone above Antarctica. This protective layer of gas shields life on Earth from the sun's harmful ...

Often seen as destructive, supermassive black holes could help sustain life under specific conditions, scientists have found.

When it comes to safe places for life, supermassive black holes are probably the last place you’d consider safe for nearby ...

Re-entries of SpaceX Starlink satellites are causing environmental concerns by releasing aluminium oxide, which could harm ...

The world's first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union's Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, ...

PBS NC helps your community explore new worlds and ideas through programs that educate, inform and inspire. Your tax-deductible donation helps make it all possible. The forgotten story of the hole ...