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Is the new Comet SWAN disintegrating? Latest updates here
The new Comet SWAN is approaching the sun. But is that causing the ball of ice and dust to disintegrate? Get the latest updates on the comet here.
April 18, 2025
Spotlight on severe weather forecast for central U.S. Easter weekend
There's a severe weather forecast for parts of the central U.S. this Easter weekend. Stay weather aware and know where to go to stay safe.
April 18, 2025
Life on K2-18b? Exciting new results met with skepticism
New observations by the Webb Space Telescope have reignited the debate about possible life on K2-18b, a potentially habitable exoplanet 124 light-years away.
April 17, 2025
Is our whole universe spinning? A new study suggests it is
Is the universe spinning like our Earth, solar system and galaxy? If so, it may help resolve a puzzle surrounding the expansion of the universe.
April 17, 2025
Most meteorites that hit Earth aren’t typical. Why?
Observations and sample-return missions show us that space rocks tend to be rich in water, carbon and organic compounds. Yet meteorites on Earth are not. Why?
April 17, 2025
Rare Tatooine world has a weird orbit around brown dwarfs
Astronomers have discovered a Tatooine world that orbits 2 brown dwarfs (failed stars). But strangely, the planet orbits the brown dwarfs at a 90 degree angle.
April 16, 2025
Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping apart its smaller neighbor
Data from the Gaia observatory show that the Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping apart its smaller neighbor, the Small Magellanic Cloud.
April 16, 2025
Watch a sungrazing comet’s final death leap
The sungrazing comet appears as a relatively bright and slow-moving dot, heading toward the sun, then suddenly fading away.
April 15, 2025
Is there life on Titan? If so, it’s very rare
Could there be microbial life on Titan? New research suggests that despite being rich in organics, Titan might only be able to support a few pounds of microbes.
April 15, 2025
Mexican burrowing toad looks like a deflated balloon
The Mexican burrowing toad is an expert digger. It can survive extreme conditions and plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
April 14, 2025
