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Kelly Kizer Whitt
Space
Mega comet inbound from Oort Cloud
Scientists discovered what might be a new mega comet. It's headed inward, toward our sun. 2014 UN271 might be the largest comet we know so far.
June 24, 2021
Earth
Taupo supervolcano needs monitoring, scientists say
Earth's most recent supervolcano is the Taupo supervolcano, from 25,000 years ago. It experienced unrest in 2019. Scientists want to know more.
June 22, 2021
Space
Astronomers spot largest rotation in the universe
Astronomers have found the largest rotation in the universe by analyzing red and blue shifts in galaxies funneling along filaments in the cosmic web.
June 18, 2021
Earth
The sad fate of krill in the Southern Ocean
Krill in the Southern Ocean are projected to decline about 30% this century, due to human-driven climate change. But natural variability also plays a role. A new study tries to tease out the difference.
June 18, 2021
Space
Asteroid Psyche: $10,000 quadrillion or rubble pile?
Metal asteroid Psyche was estimated to be worth $10,000 quadrillion. But a new study suggests it's less metallic and more porous than thought. Scientists are calling it a "rubble pile."
June 16, 2021
Today's Image
Photos of the moon, Mars, and the Beehive
Photographers on opposite sides of Earth captured images of the moon and the Beehive star cluster as they paired up in mid-June 2021.
June 16, 2021
Today's Image
Favorite photos of ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse
Stunning photos of the June 10, 2021 'ring of fire' solar eclipse photos.
June 11, 2021
Earth
‘Listening’ to save the North Atlantic right whale
The North Atlantic right whale is endangered. A new technology finds the whales as they approach harmful and noisy situations, with the aim of protecting them.
June 4, 2021
Space
Giant planets live in the suburbs
The results of a 30-year survey of exoplanets show our solar system as "normal." That is, giant planets tend to orbit far from their stars.
June 4, 2021
Space
Active seafloor volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Europa?
New research suggests active seafloor volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Europa. Are they linked to life? The planned Europa Clipper mission might provide answers.
June 2, 2021
