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Can animals sense earthquakes? Science investigates

For years there have been reports that animals sense earthquakes as they change their behavior before the ground rocks. Science takes a look at this behavior.

EarthSky Voices

March 29, 2026

Strange star mystery solved after 50 years

For 50 years, astronomers have puzzled over a strange star in Cassiopeia bright in X-rays. But new data from XRISM revealed the culprit: a hidden companion.

EarthSky Voices

March 27, 2026

Space

Astronomers spot 2 planets forming around young star

Astronomers have spotted 2 planets forming in the disk around a young star named WISPIT 2, which resembles a young version of our solar system.

EarthSky Voices

March 26, 2026

Moon base and Mars! NASA makes exciting announcements

Moon base and Mars mission! NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced them as part of a series of new NASA initiatives on March 24, 2026.

EarthSky Voices

March 25, 2026

Life’s genetic code just discovered in asteroid samples

Scientists found all 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code in asteroid Ryugu. Could these building blocks have formed in space and been delivered to Earth?

EarthSky Voices

March 25, 2026

Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science

The movie "Project Hail Mary" stars Ryan Gosling as a reluctant astronaut on a mission to save Earth. Here's the science that the movie gets right.

EarthSky Voices

March 22, 2026

A comet breaks apart, and Hubble sees it happen

Hubble captures a rare moment as a comet breaks apart after passing close to our sun. The images revealing ancient material from the early solar system.

EarthSky Voices

March 18, 2026

Cloud shapes are a useful tool for predicting weather

If you become familiar with cloud shapes, it can help you know what type of weather might be coming. Read more to find out how to predict weather by the clouds.

EarthSky Voices

March 15, 2026