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Neutron-star jet sprays like a garden sprinkler

Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa have observed a neutron-star jet with an S shape for the first time.

Frog saunas could help frogs threatened by fungus

Frog saunas could help saved threatened frogs from the chytrid fungus, which has brought 90 species to extinction. Here's how you can help.

Evidence for intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri

A new study finds strong evidence for an intermediate-mass black hole - an elusive type - in the Omega Centauri globular cluster.

Will the official definition of a planet change … again?

Astronomers will vote on a new definition of a planet in August 2024. The update would include exoplanets and set mass limits.

Map shows extreme heat hammering U.S. coasts

Extreme heat has hammered the U.S. already this summer. Take a look at a map of the states and read more about the heat on the East and West Coasts.

Lava lakes on Io: Juno zooms in on Io’s volcanoes

NASA's Juno spacecraft flew in close to Io and studied lava lakes, gleaning new information on the volcanic processes on this active volcanic moon.

Pillars of Creation visualized in multiwavelength 3D

NASA has released a new 3D visualization of the Pillars of Creation using data from NASA's Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.

Star clusters found in the Cosmic Gems arc by Webb

Webb has discovered massive young star clusters in the Cosmic Gems arc. This can give astronomers insight on how galaxies and globular clusters formed.

Lightning safety: Here’s what you need to know

Read up on lightning safety tips. Do you know whether it's safe to be at the beach in a lightning storm? How about a golf cart? Do rubber tires make you safe?

Carbon capture is controversial, but it may be crucial

Carbon capture - first used in the 1920s - has a critical role in reaching net zero emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.