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Earth
Giant trees break a decades-old science theory
Giant trees have evolved remarkable adaptations that allow them to reach extreme heights while maintaining efficient water transport.
August 31, 2026
Earth
Lake Powell hits record low, continues to drop
Lake Powell has hit its lowest level ever. Despite the monsoons, like the flash floods that hit Grand Canyon over the weekend, water levels continue to drop.
August 31, 2026
Sun
Sun news: Fast coronal hole winds now easing
Sun news August 31, 2026: A coronal hole's wind disturbed our magnetic field before fading. Meanwhile, a big filament erupted in the northeast.
August 31, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for August and September
Visible planets and night sky guide: Look for the moon close to Saturn tonight. Plus Jupiter is returning at dawn. Watch the new "this week's sky" video.
August 31, 2026
Earth
Will El Niño become supersized? What experts are saying
El Niño is here. But will it become supersized? NOAA says there's a 90% or greater chance for El Niño to become "very strong" between September and January.
August 31, 2026
Space
Roman space telescope has launched! You can adopt a pixel
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 30, from the Kennedy Space Center. Want to add your name to a pixel? Find out how here!
August 30, 2026
Astronomy Essentials
Do the planets revolve around the sun? Not exactly
Do the planets revolve around the sun? Not exactly. The sun and planets orbit a common center of mass, which, right now, is outside the sun.
August 30, 2026
Earth
Do you love twilight? The 3 stages explained
Twilight is that magical time between sunlight and darkness. Astronomers, experts on nighttime, recognize 3 stages of twilight.
August 30, 2026
Constellations
Telescopium the Telescope is below the Teapot
Telescopium the Telescope is a constellation that appears best in southern skies, south of the Teapot. Look for it in dark skies.
August 30, 2026
Space
‘Jellyfish’ on Mars: Image from Curiosity rover goes viral
What is this odd 'jellyfish' on Mars? Possibilities include a cosmic ray artifact, an electronic artifact and what astronomers call a "transient phenomenon." The image went viral this week!
August 29, 2026
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