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Night sky of Star Wars’ Tatooine, in Tunisia
Astrophotographer Makrem Larnaout journeyed to the desert of Tunisia to capture the night sky as seen from a movie set for Star Wars. Enjoy his amazing images.
September 7, 2023
Transparency? New UFO website for military reports
The Department of Defense has unveiled its new UFO website. It will make information available to the public as well as receive reports from military personnel.
September 6, 2023
Do we need a new cosmology? Maybe so
The standard model in cosmology can't explain everything. New data from Webb raises questions of whether we need a new cosmology.
September 6, 2023
4.5-billion-year-old space rock shares solar system secrets
A space rock that came to rest in the Sahara desert is more than 4.5 billion years old. It helps scientists understand the conditions of our early solar system.
September 5, 2023
Water lilies, beautiful and colorful: Lifeform of the week
Water lilies are plants known worldwide. They are colorful and beautiful, and they are also important players in the aquatic ecosystem.
September 5, 2023
Saturn closest and brightest for 2023: Best photos
Earth flew between the sun and Saturn on August 27. Then Earth was between the sun and moon, at full moon on August 30. Photos here of Saturn and the moon!
September 3, 2023
Giraffes, and the scientists trying to save them
Scientists are using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect giraffes. Read more about the efforts in Africa to protect these iconic animals.
September 3, 2023
See Supernova 1987A in a new light from Webb
Webb has taken a new view of Supernova 1987A, a star that we saw explode nearly 40 years ago. The new view shows structures that we couldn't see before.
September 2, 2023
Want to see 2023’s brightest supermoon? Photos here
See some incredible photos of the year's brightest supermoon here. See the best shots of the unique opportunity when a supermoon and a Blue Moon coincided.
September 1, 2023
SpaceX wraps up Starlink launches for August
SpaceX's 7th and final Starlink launch for the month took flight from Florida at 10:21 p.m. EDT on August 31, 2023. Watch a recorded livestream and learn more here.
August 31, 2023
