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How cuts to science in the US endanger everyone
Cuts to science in the United States will impact our ability to monitor storms, improve the safety of structures and prepare for the next pandemic.
May 21, 2025
US academic freedom is under threat, says RAS
The UK's Royal Astronomical Society has endorsed a statement with over 150 European science institutions raising concerns about threats to US academic freedom.
May 21, 2025
Frigid Titan has soaring, bubbling clouds with unusual rains
Astronomers have seen convective clouds in the northern regions of Saturn's moon Titan for the 1st time. The methane rains replenish Titan's lakes and seas.
May 21, 2025
How did dinosaurs become birds? This fossil offers insights
How did dinosaurs become birds? An exquisitely preserved fossil of the oldest-known bird, Archaeopteryx, has revealed new details.
May 20, 2025
Flamingos create water vortices to trap their prey
According to a new study, flamingos are active hunters! With their unique body parts and movements, they create water vortices to capture their prey.
May 19, 2025
Active tectonics on Venus? Old data reveal new clues
Are there active tectonics on Venus? A new study of the planet's enigmatic coronae, based on old data from NASA's Magellan mission, says yes.
May 18, 2025
The Mount St. Helens deadly eruption was 45 years ago
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people. The year 2025 marks 45 years since the deadly eruption, which changed the face of the mountain.
May 18, 2025
Meet lovable, easy-to-find Corvus the Crow
Corvus the Crow is a small constellation, recognizable for its compact, boxy shape. It's a fun one! You can find it by locating Spica, the brightest star in Virgo.
May 17, 2025
Centaurus the Centaur: This way to the nearest star system
Centaurus the Centaur is a constellation found in Southern Hemisphere skies that contains some of the closest stars to our sun. Read more here.
May 17, 2025
Fire season gets an early start in Canada and Minnesota
Fire season in Minnesota and Canada has gotten off to a strong, early start. Read more about the wildfires raging in the north.
May 16, 2025
