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M6 and M7: Open star clusters in the Scorpion’s Tail
M6 and M7 are star clusters near Scorpius’ stinger. Under a dark sky, these loose groups of stars can be a stunning sight.
July 23, 2026
Large Hadron Collider upgrade could demystify Higgs boson
An ongoing Large Hadron Collider upgrade could transform the machine's capability, helping it unlock the secrets of the Higgs boson particle.
July 21, 2026
Giant space mirror approved to test sunlight on demand
The Federal Communications Commission has approved a test of a giant space mirror, despite fears that this could harm ecosystems, people and science.
July 14, 2026
How do fireworks get their beautiful colors?
The red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple colors exploding in the night sky during a fireworks festival are created by the use of metal salts.
July 3, 2026
Comet 3I/ATLAS over 10 billion years old, Webb finds
The Webb space telescope has found chemical clues to the origin of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. It appears to be several times older than our solar system.
June 24, 2026
Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? Answers here
A bright light zips through the night sky. But what is it? Asteroid or comet? Find the answers here and share your knowledge with your friends and family.
June 23, 2026
Space
No crisis? Universe’s expansion is accelerating, study says
Rebutting a surprising paper from 2025, a new study has found that the universe's expansion is accelerating after all. Crisis averted?
June 18, 2026
Meteors in moonlight: 6 tips for watching
Meteors in moonlight: it's not optimal, but it's happening for the Delta Aquariids in 2026! Here are 6 tips for watching this year's shower.
June 15, 2026
Did galaxy-killing wind shape the early universe?
Winds from intense star formation in the early universe swept away material for future stars. This galaxy-killing wind led to the early deaths of galaxies.
June 12, 2026
Dark matter: How new telescopes might help us find it
New telescopes might bring scientists closer to detecting dark matter. They could soon reveal signals that finally let us understand this mysterious substance.
June 11, 2026
