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No crisis? Universe’s expansion is accelerating, study says
Rebutting a surprising paper from 2025, a new study has found that the universe's expansion is accelerating after all. Crisis averted?
June 18, 2026
New habitable exoplanets model narrows down search for life
Researchers have developed a new habitable exoplanets model to find out which rocky exoplanets could possibly support life.
June 18, 2026
Rastaban and Eltanin, the Dragon’s Eyes, on June evenings
Look in the northeast on these June evenings, near the star Vega. You'll see Rastaban and Eltanin, the eyes of Draco the Dragon.
June 18, 2026
Midwest tornadoes possible today, flash floods across Gulf?
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are expected in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, while a tropical system could bring flash floods across the Gulf Coast.
June 17, 2026
Are dark galaxies hiding in the nearby universe?
New simulations suggest our nearby universe could contain many dark galaxies, containing dark matter but no stars. And our radio telescopes could detect them.
June 17, 2026
Satellites swarm the night sky in this new video
Alan Dyer shared this new video as satellites swarm across the sky, obscuring the summer Milky Way. Read more about Alan's video here.
June 17, 2026
Dinosaur-killing asteroid created an abode for life
Scientists have new evidence that the dinosaur-killing asteroid that struck Earth created a hydrothermal habitat that lasted for 8 million years.
June 16, 2026
Astro quiz: Test your night sky know-how here!
How well do you know the night sky? Test your know-how of stars, constellations and more with this fun astro quiz. Enjoy!
June 16, 2026
The Crow, Cup and Water Snake in June skies
Use the bright star Spica to help you find the Crow, Cup and Water Snake. And learn the mythology behind these constellations.
June 16, 2026
Glowworms turn cave ceilings into underground starscapes
Glowworms turn dark New Zealand caves into beautiful starscapes all year round. They use their elegant but deadly displays to trap their prey.
June 15, 2026
