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Why the Endangered Species Act keeps failing
The Endangered Species Act is a case of too little, too late. Only a tiny fraction of listed flora and fauna have recovered. Read more.
October 13, 2022
Collision may have formed the moon in only hours
New simulations from NASA show that a collision may have formed the moon in mere hours. Watch a video of the simulation and read more.
October 5, 2022
Hurricane storm surge: what is it?
Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, a hurricane storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. Learn more here.
September 28, 2022
Neptune discovered on this date in 1846
Read the fascinating story of the discovery of Neptune, found on September 23, 1846. It was the first planet to be discovered not solely by looking in the sky ... but by using mathematics.
September 23, 2022
Western heatwave broken by tropical storm
The western heatwave in the United States was broken by the drenching rain and cooler temperatures brought by Tropical Storm Kay.
September 13, 2022
Dolphins may use whistles like humans use names
Scientists say that whistles that dolphins make may represent individuals, the way humans use names. This discovery is a first. Read more here.
September 11, 2022
Webb directly images its 1st exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its 1st image of an exoplanet, or a world outside our solar system. The planet's name is HIP 65426 b.
September 1, 2022
Pioneer 11: Watching the Saturn watchers
On the 50th anniversary of the launch of Pioneer 10, Patty Winter recalls the day that Pioneer 11 passed the rings of Saturn.
September 1, 2022
International space laws, and why it’s not the Wild West
International space laws protect the valuable assets of many countries, including satellites used in farming, search and rescue, finance systems and more.
August 28, 2022
The crescent moon and Venus in stunning photos
Here are some beautiful photos of the very old waning crescent moon and Venus on August 25 and 26, 2022, in the east shortly before sunrise.
August 26, 2022
