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Enormous glaciers on Snowball Earth helped life evolve
A new study says that glaciers covering our planet during a Snowball Earth period likely helped give life an evolutionary boost.
March 16, 2025
Can your independent cat make friends with others?
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and elusive creatures. But can a cat form a friendship with another cat? How about a dog?
March 16, 2025
Exciting! 4 new mini-Earth exoplanets at nearby star
Astronomers have confirmed 4 mini-Earth exoplanets orbiting Barnard's Star, a red dwarf and the closest single star to our solar system.
March 16, 2025
NOAA expects a tornado outbreak in the Southeast on March 15
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center calls for the possibility of a tornado outbreak in the Deep South today, March 15, 2025. Read more about it here.
March 15, 2025
Total lunar eclipse. Astonishing images here!
A total lunar eclipse was visible for many skywatchers around the world yesterday night. Did you see it? Here are some amazing images for you to enjoy.
March 14, 2025
New Mars and Deimos pics from revealing Hera flyby
Hera is on its way to investigate the aftermath of our collision with an asteroid. But first it flew past Mars. See the new Mars and Deimos pics here.
March 14, 2025
Look for amazing Omega Centauri, using Spica as a guide
Omega Centauri is the largest globular star cluster visible to the eye alone. In the spring, the star Spica can lead you to the giant globular cluster.
March 14, 2025
Narwhals play and forage using their amazing tusks
Scientists observing narwhals with drones in the Arctic found these whales use their tusks to go after fish and engage in play-like behavior.
March 14, 2025
Total lunar eclipse of Full Worm Moon tonight, March 13-14!
Overnight on March 13-14, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the March Full Worm Moon visible from the Western Hemisphere.
March 13, 2025
Uranus discovered by accident on this date in 1781
William Herschel spotted Uranus in 1781 during a routine survey of the stars. It was the 1st new planet found since ancient times.
March 13, 2025
