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Kelly Kizer Whitt
Dwarf planet Ceres might have been a muddy ocean world
Ceres - a dwarf planet in the main asteroid belt - may once have been a muddy ocean world. That makes it a great target for future spacecraft missions.
October 4, 2024
GOES-19 first light images show stunning view of Earth
The GOES-19 satellite achieved 1st light and is now in beta mode. This Earth-observing satellite is already sending back stunning views of our home planet.
October 2, 2024
Octopuses punch unruly fish on group hunts
Scientists studying hours of footage of octopuses and fish hunting together found that octopuses punch the uncooperative fish and are the leaders of the hunt.
September 27, 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4
Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a category 4 storm near Perry. The storm surge has washed away homes and winds have caused power outages. More here.
September 27, 2024
Light pollution affects fish even into the next generation
A new study showed fish exposed to light pollution at night exhibited anxiety-like behavior, and the lighting even affected the next generation of fish.
September 27, 2024
Equuleus the Little Horse on autumn nights
Equuleus the Little Horse is a diminutive constellation that lies south of the Summer Triangle. September nights are a great time to view the Little Horse.
September 27, 2024
Octans and Apus circle the south celestial pole
Octans and Apus are 2 constellations that you have to be in the Southern Hemisphere to see. Plus, Octans is home to the south celestial pole.
September 25, 2024
Is there a threat of landslides where you live? See the map
A new map from the USGS shows which areas of the United States are susceptible to the threat of landslides. See the map and read more about landslides.
September 23, 2024
Super Harvest Moon and eclipse pics here!
The Super Harvest Moon on September 17, 2024, was briefly darkened by Earth's shadow in a partial lunar eclipse. Check out some great photos of the event here!
September 18, 2024
Splashdown! Polaris Dawn crew returns safely to Earth
The crew of Polaris Dawn is now safely back on Earth after a historic mission that included the first civilian spacewalk. Read more about it here.
September 15, 2024
