Astronomers have noctalgia (sky grief), or sadness at the loss of dark skies

Astronomers are using a new word to express their grief over the loss of dark skies: noctalgia. Learn more about sky grief here.

A Dyson sphere harvests the energy of stars

A Dyson sphere is a megastructure that could theoretically harvest all the energy of a star and supply an advanced alien civilization.

Avi Loeb and ‘Oumuamua. Why the controversy?

Astronomer Jason Wright, of the blog AstroWright, explains why the recent work of Avi Loeb is seen as outrageous by some.

Pablo Neruda, a poet who embraced cosmic beauty

Pablo Neruda was a famous Chilean poet who wrote: "Every day you play with the light of the universe." Neruda died on this date, September 23, in 1973.

Happy Friday the 13th: It’s the 2nd one in 2023

When a year with 365 days starts on a Sunday, like 2023, it's inevitable Friday the 13th will occur twice. In 2023 Friday the 13th comes in January and October.

Morocco earthquake aid is complicated. How to donate

The New York Times reported that Morocco earthquake aid has been slow in coming in some areas. AP put together a great list of places to donate now.

Transparency? New UFO website for military reports

The Department of Defense has unveiled its new UFO website. It will make information available to the public as well as receive reports from military personnel.

Myths of the northern and southern lights through history

For millennia, humans have viewed the northern and southern lights and created myths and folklore to explain the dancing lights they saw in the sky.

Dim the lights for pollinators and plants at night

Scientists have found that excess light at night is a form of pollution that disrupts the natural rhythms of wildlife and plants. Learn to dim the lights, here.

Interstellar, a new book by Avi Loeb

Avi Loeb's new book, Interstellar, delves into UAP, retrieving artifacts, and examining the idea that we're more likely to encounter ET's AI than ET itself.