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See the best Milky Way photos of 2026 here
See 10 of the best Milky Way photos from across the globe, from the 2026 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest, sponsored by Capture the Atlas.
May 10, 2026
Will the Blaze Star explode in 2026? How to see it
We're still waiting for the Blaze Star to go nova! Will it happen in 2026? Here's how to find Corona Borealis so you're ready when this star goes kablooey.
May 10, 2026
Blue-white Vega is the sky’s 5th-brightest star
The blue star Vega is the brightest light in the distinctive constellation Lyra the Harp. Vega is easy to spot in May by looking northeast in the evening.
May 10, 2026
Surprise! Tiny world with an atmosphere in outer solar system
Researchers have found that outer solar system object 2002 XV93 is a tiny world with an atmosphere. How does such a small object have an atmosphere?
May 8, 2026
Do birds have accents? Regional differences in birdsong
Do birds have accents? Yes. From individual to geographical variation, here's why birds of the same species don't always sound the same.
May 8, 2026
2025 Alaska megatsunami shows need for warning system
A 2025 Alaska megatsunami sent a 1,580-foot wave of water up a fjord. It revealed the need for a landslide-triggered tsunami warning system.
May 8, 2026
Von Kármán vortices are mesmerizing, swirling clouds
See von Kármán vortices - mesmerizing, swirling pattern of clouds - in these satellite images. These clouds form when the wind hits a barrier like a mountain.
May 8, 2026
NASA releases 12,000 Artemis pics! See our faves here
NASA has released more than 12,000 Artemis pics to the public. See some of our favorites here and find out how to access them yourself!
May 7, 2026
Why are scorpion stings so painful? Metal stingers!
Metal-tipped stingers and pincers could explain why scorpion stings and pinches are so painful. A new study has explored this amazing feature in more detail.
May 7, 2026
What is a derecho? And when is derecho season?
Derechos are fast-moving, widespread wind storms that can produce wind gusts of hurricane-force. Derecho season is during warm months of the year in the U.S.
May 7, 2026
