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Powerful supernovas led to at least 2 mass extinctions
Researchers said that 2 of Earth's 5 mass extinction events were likely the result of nearby supernovas destroying Earth's ozone layer.
March 12, 2025
Remains of destroyed planet found lurking in Helix Nebula
Mysterious X-ray signals coming from the Helix Nebula most likely originate from the debris of a destroyed planet near a white dwarf star, a new study suggests.
March 12, 2025
128 new Saturn moons just announced. Incredible!
Astronomers have discovered a whopping 128 new Saturn moons. This brings Saturn's moon total to 274, by far the most of any planet in our solar system.
March 11, 2025
New map of Andromeda galaxy and its colossal ecosystem
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new bird's-eye view and 3D map of the Andromeda galaxy and its ecosystem of 36 dwarf satellite galaxies.
March 11, 2025
Australian lyrebirds have a hidden skill for farming
Lyrebirds farm the microhabitat around them to attract small invertebrates. Once the prey grows large enough, these birds feast on them!
March 10, 2025
New record for oldest impact crater on Earth
Researchers in Australia have discovered a new record holder for the oldest impact crater on Earth yet known. The impact dates back some 3.5 billion years.
March 9, 2025
Woolly mice are cute, but won’t save endangered species
A company has genetically engineered woolly mice as a step towards "de-extincting" the woolly mammoth. But is this an effective form of conservation?
March 9, 2025
Critical fire weather forecast Friday in Texas, New Mexico
There is a critical fire weather risk today in parts of New Mexico and western Texas due to low humidity, strong winds and a lack of rain.
March 7, 2025
The best deep-sky photos of February 2025
Enjoy this gallery of deep-sky photos for February 2025 from our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, send it in, too. We love to see them!
March 7, 2025
8th Starship launch ends in another colossal blast
The SpaceX Starship rocket made its exciting 8th test flight on Thursday, March 6. See the fiery thrills and spills right here!
March 6, 2025
