Space
Extensive ancient rivers on Mars revealed in new study
A new study of data from 2 Mars orbiters shows vast ancient rivers on Mars in the Noachis Terra region. They show Mars was even wetter than we first thought.
Earth
What is corn sweat, and is it making the heat worse?
Corn sweat is when corn releases moisture to keep cool, but it makes people sweat as it increases the humidity in the air, making days feel even hotter.
Space

Star survives black hole, returns for another round

Astronomers have made the first confirmed detection of a star surviving destruction at the hands of a supermassive black hole. Then it returned for round 2.
Earth
Sun

Sun news: Waiting for a blob (CME) from the sun

Sun news July 27, 2025. A blob of solar stuff is on its way to us at Earth and we expect it at any time today. Stay tuned!
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight

Visible planets and night sky guide for July and August

Visible planets and night sky guide. Tonight, watch for the crescent moon in the west between Regulus and Mars. Keep your eyes open for meteors!
Human World

Are dogs a good judge of character? New study says maybe not

Many people think their dogs are good judges of a person’s character, but new research indicates there is no evidence that dogs form opinions of people.
Tonight

Return of Orion the Hunter, ghost of the summer dawn

Orion the Hunter returns to the east at dawn at this time every year. Here's how to watch for this most noticeable of constellations.
Space

Young, massive exoplanet is in an unusual double star system

HD 135344 Ab is a young massive exoplanet orbiting a star in a binary star system 440 light-years away. The other star still has its planet-forming disk.
Earth

Millions under extreme heat threat across the U.S.

Millions of people in the United States are at risk for dangerous or extreme heat on Friday, July 25, 2025, and through the weekend.
Moon Phases

What is a new moon?

The new moon generally can't be seen, except during a solar eclipse. The moon crosses the sky with the sun during the day, and its shadow side is toward Earth.