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Surprise! Potatoes and tomatoes are linked in evolution
A new study suggests that potatoes and tomatoes are linked evolutionarily, from a combination of genes 9 million years ago.
August 3, 2025
See the best deep-sky photos of July 2025 here
Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos for July 2025 from our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, send it in, too. We love to see them!
August 3, 2025
Why the Pacific tsunami was smaller than expected
Find out how earthquakes cause tsunamis, and why the July 2025 Kamchatka earthquake didn't cause tsunami waves as devastating as expected.
August 1, 2025
NASA’s Crew-11 mission launches to the space station
The Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station is set to launch on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Read more about the mission and watch the launch here.
August 1, 2025
Light pollution is impacting astronomy around the globe
Light pollution is affecting astronomical observatories around the world. Increasing light pollution and urban sprawl are impacting even remote sites.
August 1, 2025
UFOs in Canada? Official new report
The Chief Science Advisor of Canada has released a new report about UFOs in Canada. It provides guidelines to standardize UAP reports for government agencies.
August 1, 2025
Study: Starlink disrupts radio astronomy, too
A recent survey studied the impact of satellite radio emissions on radio astronomy observations. It found Starlink satellites were the main culprit.
August 1, 2025
Sun activity archive for August 2025
Sun activity archive for August 2025. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
August 1, 2025
New 5th planet found in system of remarkably diverse worlds
Astronomers have discovered a 5th planet in the L 98-59 planetary system, in the star's habitable zone. The system features a diverse range of worlds.
July 31, 2025
Grand Canyon fire explodes north, burning thousands of acres
The Grand Canyon fire that began on July 4, 2025, has exploded northward. It's now ballooned up to more than 94,000 acres.
July 30, 2025
