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1st image of Milky Way’s black hole in polarized light
Scientists using the Event Horizon Telescope imaged the polarized light from our Milky Way's black hole for the first time. Learn more about what that means.
March 27, 2024
Major bridge collapse in Baltimore, 6 presumed dead
There was a bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday, and rescue operations are ongoing. A container ship struck one of the bridge supports.
March 27, 2024
Does Jupiter’s moon Europa have a habitable ocean, or not?
2 new studies suggest the subsurface ocean on Jupiter's moon Europa may not be as habitable as previously thought, due to a geologically inactive seafloor.
March 26, 2024
Chimpanzees stayed in ‘invisible cage’ after zoo upgrade
A new study found chimpanzees in a zoo in South Africa stayed in tight groups in their previous territory even after their enclosure was enlarged and upgraded.
March 26, 2024
El Niño causes spike in 2023 global sea level
Scientists discovered a spike in sea level in 2023 as a result of El Niño conditions. This data comes from 30 years of satellite and ground-based observations.
March 25, 2024
Fake eclipse glasses polluting marketplace, astronomers warn
With the total solar eclipse approaching, counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are polluting the marketplace. Here's how to make sure you get the right thing.
March 25, 2024
March full moon is the Worm Moon
The March full moon on March 24-25, 2024, is near the bright star Spica in the constellation Virgp. There's also a penumbral lunar eclipse!
March 24, 2024
Ice grains from ocean moons could hold tiny traces of life
A study from an international team of scientists shows it might be possible to detect microscopic life in ice grains in plumes of ocean moons like Enceladus.
March 24, 2024
Penumbral lunar eclipse to pass quietly March 24-25, 2024
The 1st of this year's 4 eclipses will flit by like a ghost in the night between March 24 and 25. It's a penumbral lunar eclipse, visible in North America. Charts and more from Guy Ottewell here.
March 24, 2024
Penumbral lunar eclipse March 24-25, 2024
A penumbral lunar eclipse happens overnight on March 24-25, 2024, bringing a subtle shading to the moon. See where it's visible and more, here.
March 24, 2024
