The Nearest Alien Planet Is in a Stellar War Zone: Proxima b #exoplanet #shorts Description: Our closest known exoplanet, Proxima b, orbits just 4.2 light‑years away. It sits in the “habitable zone” of a tiny red dwarf, but that star bombards it with violent flares and radiation. Could liquid water or even life survive under such extreme conditions? This short dives into the dangers of living next door to Proxima Centauri. #proximab #proximacentauri #exoplanet #aliens #space #astronomy #astrophy

Lillian Schwartz’s “Proxima Centauri” is an interactive sculpture with many moving parts. Conservator Cuong Nguyen provides a behind-the-scenes look at The Henry Ford’s efforts to preserve the sculpture and the mechanisms that bring it to life. “Proxima Centauri” is now on display as part of Lillian Schwartz: Whirlwind of Creativity, a career-retrospective exhibition highlighting Lillian’s groundbreaking multimedia artwork. The exhibition will be open through Jan. 1, 2024, in Henry Ford Museum o