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Another terrible year for wildfires and smoke in the US in 2020
Wildfires burned more than 10 million acres in the United States during the 2020 season. It was the worst season on record.
January 29, 2021
Opinion: Biden administration must act fast to save migratory birds
On Trump’s way out of the White House, his administration demolished a law that protects migratory birds, putting over 1,000 species at risk. The Biden administration can still salvage it, but only if they act swiftly.
January 24, 2021
A moon rock decorates Biden’s Oval Office
A lunar sample collected during Apollo 17, the final mission to the moon, is now on display in President Biden's Oval Office.
January 23, 2021
China’s huge FAST telescope to open to international observers
FAST's 500-meter (1,640-foot) dish makes it the world's largest single-dish radio observatory. It's expected to open to international observers in 2021.
January 21, 2021
Check out these new Sun Science stamps!
The US Postal Service announced that they'll be releasing a series of stamps highlighting images of the sun captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.
January 19, 2021
6 space missions to look forward to in 2021
Here are some of the space missions to keep an eye out for in 2021.
January 17, 2021
New study finds polyester fibers throughout the Arctic Ocean
A new study has found that pollution from microplastics is widespread in the Arctic Ocean, and 92% of those particles are minuscule synthetic fibers from our clothes.
January 15, 2021
Ready, set, explore Earth from home
We're at home. How about you? But we just discovered these virtual tours, galleries and live webcams from around the world, which we wanted to share. Stay home, and have some virtual fun ...
January 14, 2021
Record number of billion-dollar disasters in U.S. in 2020
Last year, the U.S. experienced a record-smashing 22 weather and climate disasters that killed at least 262 people and injured scores more. Damages exceeded $1 billion each and totaled approximately $95 billion for all 22 events.
January 12, 2021
When will the Age of Aquarius begin?
The Age of Aquarius may be said to begin when the vernal equinox point moves in front of Aquarius. But when will that be?
January 8, 2021
