By Isabella Lindsey, 

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 15, 2025) - Kentucky SkyTalk hosted “Our Universe and Life” as part of their monthly series, questioning the origins of life in the universe and the likelihood that it exists elsewhere.

Beginning in the Chemistry-Physics Building with a lecture and concluding in the observatory, the University of Kentucky’s College of Arts and Sciences and the MacAdam Student Observatory held the event on Thursday, Nov. 13.

The monthly event covers a different topic each time, aiming to bring people together for discussions on astronomy and current research, according to Kentucky SkyTalk’s website.

This month’s SkyTalk was led by Gary Ferland

By Jenny Wells-Hosley

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 29, 2024) — On Monday, April 8,sky gazers across North America will be treated to a total solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on the planet and temporarily blocking the sun's light. Weather permitting, this event creates an awe-inspiring display as the sky darkens and the sun's corona becomes visible.

Like the rest of the continent, the University of Kentucky and Lexington are gearing up for this rare natural phenomenon. However, it's important to note that Lexington will only experience approximately 97% coverage. While that might sound good enough, experts in the UK Department of Physics and