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Why leaves change color in the autumn
Did you know the vivid colors of autumn leaves are there throughout spring and summer, but hidden? Here's why leaves change color in the fall.
October 9, 2026
How a helium leak in an exoplanet atmosphere hints at life
A tentative helium detection may offer the 1st glimpse of this exoplanet atmosphere, but we'll need more evidence to know if LHS 1140b could host life.
October 4, 2026
Would a Yellowstone supervolcano eruption end humanity now?
Yellowstone has undergone 3 massive super-eruptions in the past. If the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted today, would humanity survive?
September 24, 2026
Neptune discovered on this date 180 years ago
Read the fascinating story of the discovery of Neptune - 180 years ago - on September 23, 1846. It was the 1st planet to be discovered by using mathematics.
September 23, 2026
Earth images from space: 13 incredible photos of our planet
Look at these Earth images from space. How does it make you feel about the planet you live on and about Earth's place in the solar system and cosmos?
September 23, 2026
International Observe the Moon Night 2026 is tonight
International Observe the Moon Night is September 19, 2026. It's a global event for celebrating the moon. Here's how you can participate online or in person.
September 19, 2026
Newly formed moon crater is once-in-a-century discovery
In 2024, a space rock slammed into the moon, creating a new crater in the surface. The newly formed moon crater is about 728 feet wide and 141 feet deep.
September 18, 2026
Meteor showers are here! 10 easy tips for watching
Meteor showers are unpredictable but nothing beats them for a fun and relaxing time under the stars. Here are our 10 tips to optimize your meteor viewing time.
September 15, 2026
Distant proto-supercluster! An early intersection point in the cosmic web?
Astronomers have found the most distant proto-supercluster yet, an early collection of galaxies at a junction in the cosmic web.
September 11, 2026
If we find life beyond Earth, how will nations respond?
If we ever find life beyond Earth, how will the nations of the world respond? A group of experts give 3 possibilities: cooperation, competition and isolation.
September 6, 2026
