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Blood Falls in Antarctica, what makes them red?

A recent study on Antarctica’s Blood Falls reveals the origins of its unique, bright red discharge. This might help in the search for life in our solar system.

Help spot asteroids! The Daily Minor Planet needs you

NASA's new project, the Daily Minor Planet, is asking for you to help spot asteroids. Find out how to help here and learn more about the project.

A 1st! Star destroys its planet, previewing Earth’s future

Astronomers announced that - for the first time - they've seen when a star destroys its planet. It's a glimpse into Earth's future. Watch a video here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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