The Dark Ages of the Universe

Published: March 27, 2024, 12:45 p.m.

We peer back in time both to the murky history of our own solar system and to the dark ages of the universe. The JWST has confirmed that dwarf galaxies were the first to illuminate the universe, putting an end to the dark ages that followed the cooling after the big bang. In our own corner of the universe, new research highlights how nearby stars can lead to dramatic changes in our planet\u2019s climate by affecting the Earth\u2019s orbit. Join us for all this, nerd news, space news, and eclipse trivia.