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NOAA releases 2018 Arctic Report Card
This year’s report shows that the Arctic region experienced the 2nd-warmest air temperatures ever recorded, the 2nd-lowest overall sea-ice coverage, and lowest recorded winter ice in the Bering Sea.
December 17, 2018
Exoplanet’s helium atmosphere is inflated like a balloon
Astronomers have discovered that a Neptune-sized exoplanet - HAT-P-11b - has an even larger helium atmosphere than first thought. The atmosphere is literally inflated like a massive balloon.
December 16, 2018
Don’t miss 2018’s brightest comet
Whether you glimpse it with the eye - or see it online - don't miss comet 46P/Wirtanen! Charts, tips and other info here.
December 16, 2018
See it! Images of comet 46P/Wirtanen
Look here for photos and video of 2018's Christmas comet and brightest comet, 46P/Wirtanen.
December 16, 2018
Adelaide sunset
Gordy Losic captured the December 6 sunset in Adelaide, South Australia. Thanks for sharing, Gordy!
December 16, 2018
Tiny droplets of early universe matter created
Researchers have created tiny droplets of the ultra-hot matter that once filled the early universe, forming 3 distinct shapes and sizes: circles, ellipses and triangles
December 14, 2018
Huge previously-undetected coral reef off US East Coast
Earlier this year, scientists were surprised to discover a huge forest of coldwater corals off the coast of South Carolina. A scientist aboard the expedition discusses the find.
December 14, 2018
Mars over a waterfall in Turkey
Basri Seckin said he set out to capture the Milky Way, but clouds got in the way. Then he realized he had this image of Mars.
December 14, 2018
Time to look for Mercury and Jupiter below Venus
Some people spotted Mercury days ago, but it's higher in the sky now and brighter. This is a good time to catch the most elusive planet.
December 14, 2018
Ancient water found on asteroid Bennu
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission arrived at asteroid Bennu on December 3 and has already made a significant discovery about this small world.
December 13, 2018
