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Arcturus, the brightest star of the northern sky
Arcturus is the brightest star north of the celestial equator. Near the handle of the Big Dipper, it's easy to find in spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
May 3, 2023
Voyager 2 science mission extended another 3 years
NASA has found a way to conserve power on Voyager 2, allowing for its science mission to extend another three years. Read more about it here.
April 30, 2023
Asteroid Phaethon – parent of Geminid meteors – gets weirder
The asteroid Phaethon is the parent object of the annual Geminid meteor shower. It forms a comet-like tail made of sodium, not dust.
April 28, 2023
Coming El Niño will bring hotter ocean temps
La Niña is gone and El Niño is coming. Scientists say El Niño will bring hotter temperatures to the ocean. Read why El Niño should make oceans warmer.
April 27, 2023
Einstein rings might help solve dark matter puzzle
By studying Einstein rings, scientists have found that axions are more likely to be the form of dark matter than WIMPs. Learn more about the study here.
April 25, 2023
Why is Venus so bright in Earth’s sky?
You can't miss dazzling Venus in the night sky. In fact, it's the 3rd brightest natural object in the sky, after the sun and moon. But why is Venus so bright?
April 23, 2023
California flood risk rises as snow melts
The California flood risk is rising as the epic snowpack is melting in the warmer spring weather. Learn more about the flooding risk here.
April 19, 2023
Is there a space race between the United States and China?
Is the U.S. in a space race with China? While both are actively expanding their presence in space and their goals for the moon, one country is still far ahead.
April 16, 2023
April 2023 solar eclipse: 10 things to know
Find out where and when to see the April 2023 solar eclipse, plus some fascinating facts about it. Plus, get a link to a livestream of the event.
April 9, 2023
What is a hybrid eclipse? A total and annular combined
A hybrid eclipse is a solar eclipse that appears as total for some and annular for others, with those farther from the centerline seeing a partial eclipse.
April 9, 2023
