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Did social isolation drive Neanderthals to extinction?
New DNA studies of a Neanderthal from France support a theory that Neanderthals became extinct because their populations were isolated, leading to inbreeding.
September 18, 2024
Dark matter black holes could make Mars wobble
MIT researchers believe dark matter exists in the form of tiny black holes. Those black holes may cause Mars' orbit to wobble, making them detectable.
September 17, 2024
Scientists recreate exotic Martian ‘spiders’ for 1st time
NASA scientists say they have confirmed a theory about how Martian 'spiders' form in the southern polar regions: erupting bursts of carbon dioxide gas.
September 17, 2024
Partial lunar eclipse September 17-18, 2024
A shallow partial lunar eclipse takes place on September 17-18, 2024. It's visible in most of the Western Hemisphere. Maps and details here.
September 17, 2024
September full moon is a Super Harvest Moon September 17-18
The September full moon - the Super Harvest Moon - happens overnight on September 17-18, 2024. There's a partial lunar eclipse, too.
September 16, 2024
The shoebill stork is our fierce lifeform of the week
Meet one of the biggest birds in the animal kingdom. The shoebill is imposing and fierce. It eats everything that fits in its beak, and in just one bite!
September 16, 2024
LIVE MONDAY: Space junk with Jonathan McDowell
Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell will discuss humans' unexpected impacts on space LIVE with EarthSky at 12:15 p.m. (17:15 UTC) on Monday, September 16. Join us!
September 15, 2024
Splashdown! Polaris Dawn crew returns safely to Earth
The crew of Polaris Dawn is now safely back on Earth after a historic mission that included the first civilian spacewalk. Read more about it here.
September 15, 2024
Why can’t I find the Big Dipper in September?
On northern autumn evenings, the famous Big Dipper lies low on - or even below - the northern horizon. You can use it to find Polaris, the North Star.
September 15, 2024
Black hole duo will merge in a distant galaxy
A black hole duo is headed for a collision. The active central black holes of 2 distant merging galaxies are only 300 light-years apart.
September 13, 2024
