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Happy birthday, Albert Einstein! Born March 14, 1879
Albert Einstein - born March 14, 1879 - changed our notions of matter, space and time. He launched modern physics, and became a household name.
March 14, 2026
What will Artemis 2 astronauts eat on their moon trip?
Get a peek at the items that will be on the menu for Artemis 2 astronauts as they make their journey to the moon in 2026.
March 12, 2026
Daylight saving time starts: 10 tips for the coming week
Do you think daylight saving time is a good idea? Whether you like it or not, here are some handy tips on how to cope with the time change in the spring.
March 8, 2026
March birthstone: Beautiful cool blue or blood red?
Happy birthday to all you March babies! Take your pick: your March birthstone can be the blue aquamarine or the red-speckled bloodstone.
March 1, 2026
Leap years, and why 2026 isn’t one
If there were no leap years, eventually February would be a summer month for the Northern Hemisphere. The why and when of leap years, here.
February 27, 2026
Too many satellites? Is Earth’s orbit headed for catastrophe?
Are there too many satellites? The growing number of satellites poses an under-regulated threat of disaster for spaceflight. But it's not too late to act!
February 20, 2026
Nicolaus Copernicus born 553 years ago today
Today is the 553rd birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus, who removed Earth from the center of the universe and set off a revolution.
February 19, 2026
Happy Lunar New Year 2026! The Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year 2026 kicks off February 17 with the new moon, marking the start of the Year of the Horse — fireworks, dragons and global celebrations await!
February 17, 2026
Chelyabinsk meteor: February 15, 2013
On February 15, 2013, the Chelyabinsk meteor streaked across the sky over Russia - brighter than the sun - and then exploded.
February 15, 2026
Pale Blue Dot 36 years later: Earth in a sunbeam
February 14, 2026, is the 36th anniversary of the Voyager 1 image of Earth. Voyager was near Saturn when it took this image, now known as the Pale Blue Dot.
February 14, 2026
