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NOAA updates forecast. Above-normal hurricane activity still predicted
NOAA updates forecast for the 2025 hurricane season. They still anticipate a more active than average season with 2 to 5 major hurricanes.
August 8, 2025
August full moon on August 8-9 is the Sturgeon Moon
The August full moon is the Sturgeon Moon. It takes place overnight on August 8-9, 2025. Then it will lie in front of the constellation Capricornus.
August 8, 2025
Journey to a black hole? An innovative, epic mission concept
In a new mission concept, a tiny nanocraft probe could make the journey to a black hole. Once there, it could conduct experiments to test the laws of physics.
August 8, 2025
Meet a monster black hole at the dawn of time
Astronomers have spotted a monster black hole at the dawn of time. It currently holds the record for earliest confirmed black hole. More here.
August 8, 2025
Wildfire in France is the largest since 1949
A large wildfire has rapidly spread through the Aude region of France, near the border with Spain. This wildfire in France is the largest in decades.
August 6, 2025
Surprise! Glaciers on Mars are made of mostly pure ice
Glaciers on Mars are at least 80% pure ice, a new study finds. Scientists had previously thought they contained a lot more rocky material.
August 5, 2025
Europa Clipper successfully tests radar during Mars flyby
Europa Clipper tested its radar during a Mars flyby in March 2025. The newly announced results show the instrument is working as hoped.
August 4, 2025
Why do we sleep? Study blames overloaded brain cells
Why do we sleep? University of Oxford researchers may have cracked the mystery: an electrical buildup within cellular components.
August 4, 2025
Pelicans are the masters of air, land and water
Pelicans have long, elegant necks, a distinctive throat pouch, and a deadly beak. Not even turtles can survive it. Pelicans swallow their prey in a single gulp.
August 4, 2025
World megaflash lightning record set in U.S.
On July 31, 2025, the World Meteorological Organization certified a new lightning record for the longest lightning bolt, 515 miles (829 km) in extent.
August 3, 2025
