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Comet 13P/Olbers will be closest to Earth today
Comet 13P/Olbers is making its closest approach to Earth today, July 20, 2024. Want to see it for yourself? Check out the finder maps here.
July 20, 2024
Does phosphine on Venus mean … life?
2 research teams say they found more signs of phosphine on Venus. They also announced a tentative detection of ammonia: another possible biosignature gas.
July 19, 2024
Frog saunas could help frogs threatened by fungus
Frog saunas could help saved threatened frogs from the chytrid fungus, which has brought 90 species to extinction. Here's how you can help.
July 19, 2024
Evidence for intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri
A new study finds strong evidence for an intermediate-mass black hole - an elusive type - in the Omega Centauri globular cluster.
July 18, 2024
Media we love: Archaeology from Space by Sarah Parcak
Archaeology from Space by Sarah Parcak explains how satellite imagery can reveal hidden antiquities from the Egyptians, Maya, Vikings and more.
July 18, 2024
1st lunar lava tube discovered by NASA moon orbiter
An international team of researchers said it has found the 1st evidence for an ancient lunar lava tube on the moon. It is located in Mare Tranquillitatis.
July 17, 2024
This desert moss could grow on Mars, no greenhouse needed
Scientists in China say a desert moss commonly found on Earth can survive the harsh conditions of Mars. Future astronauts could use it to grow other plants.
July 16, 2024
Astronomer Michael Brown: ‘I killed Pluto. Now I’m searching for Planet 9’
Cool astronomy livestream on Monday, July 14! EarthSky's Deborah Byrd will be talking with astronomer Michael Brown, who calls himself "the man who killed Pluto."
July 15, 2024
Eyeball ocean world? Webb reveals an intriguing super-Earth
NASA's Webb space telescope has revealed that exoplanet LHS 1140 b is a super-Earth ocean world. It may have an ocean on one side or a global ice-covered ocean.
July 15, 2024
Kangaroo rats are desert dwellers: Lifeform of the week
Kangaroo rats are small rodents, but they are highly skilled and know how to defend themselves from different predators, including poisonous snakes.
July 15, 2024
