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Powerful winter storm to bring heavy snow, ice, tornado risk
A winter storm is moving across the U.S., bringing heavy snow and ice, and creating severe weather in the form of damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.
February 12, 2025
The Great Meteor Procession 112 years ago
On February 9, 1913, lucky observers witnessed the Great Meteor Procession. Bright meteors soared horizontally across the sky for minutes at a time.
February 9, 2025
Aliens could detect Earth from 12,000 light-years away
Researchers looking for aliens say Earth might be detectable by ETs with tech like our own. Our civilization can be seen from 12,000 light years away.
February 7, 2025
Yet another atmospheric river to strike US West Coast today
An atmospheric river has been pummeling California since the weekend, with wind, heavy rain and snow at high elevations. Another one is expected later today.
February 6, 2025
The mass of a star is determined from binary star systems
Binary stars - a star system consisting of two stars - are extremely useful. They give all the information needed to measure mass of a star. Here is how.
January 31, 2025
Is social media polarization about to get worse?
Social media behemoth Meta is planning to use crowdsourced 'community notes' for factchecking. Some experts worry this will only increase online polarization.
January 19, 2025
Do aliens exist? What scientists really think
Aliens probably exist according to a survey of more than 1,000 scientists. Nearly 87% of them believe in extraterrestrial life.
January 19, 2025
Starship explodes minutes after launch, planes diverted
SpaceX mission launched its newly upgraded Starship late Thursday, but the ship exploded minutes after launch. No crew was aboard.
January 17, 2025
This Is Wildfire: Tips on preparing yourself and your home
The book "This Is Wildfire" explains why wildfires seem larger and more destructive. Find tips on preparing yourself, your home and your community for wildfire.
January 11, 2025
Animal spies: The world’s most bizarre secret weapons
Governments have long relied on animal spies for covert operations, enlisting pigeons, cats and, recently, a beluga whale.
January 5, 2025
