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Jimothy the raccoon is a survivor! Here’s why
Jimothy the raccoon has an inspiring story, showcasing how an animal can adapt - especially with the help of his mother - to overcome extraordinary challenges.
July 29, 2026
Earthquake in Japan triggers mall collapse in Kumamoto
A powerful earthquake in Japan caused a mall to collapse, leaving people missing and injured. The Japan Meteorological Agency said it registered magnitude 7.1.
July 28, 2026
Companion for Betelgeuse update! A new image
A recent image appears to show the faint companion for Betelgeuse. It's the strongest evidence yet that the beloved red supergiant star has a companion star.
July 28, 2026
The July full moon is the beautiful Buck Moon
The crest of the July full moon, or Buck Moon, falls at 14:36 UTC on July 29. But it will also appear full when it rises in the evening on July 28 and 29.
July 28, 2026
Return of Orion the Hunter, ghost of the summer dawn
Orion the Hunter returns to the east at dawn at this time every year. Here's how to watch for this most noticeable of constellations.
July 28, 2026
Meet Shaula and Lesath, the Scorpion’s Stinger stars
Shaula and Lesath, the Stinger Stars, mark Scorpius the Scorpion’s tail. Learn how to find this striking constellation in the night sky.
July 28, 2026
What’s an airplane glory? Here’s how to spot one
An airplane glory is easy to see, if you watch for it. It's the plane's shadow cast on a cloud, or the ground, surrounded by a halo of light.
July 28, 2026
Walking shark discovered in Papua New Guinea
Shark Week begins with a remarkable discovery: scientists have identified a new walking shark, proving the ocean still holds secrets worth protecting.
July 27, 2026
Are we listening for alien intelligence the wrong way?
Some astronomers believe we should search for alien intelligence at higher radio frequencies than those traditionally used in SETI. And they've already begun.
July 26, 2026
What is the Milky Way? It’s our home galaxy
When someone says "Milky Way," do you think of the starry pathway across our sky, or of the great pinwheel-shaped galaxy in space? Both are correct!
July 26, 2026
