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Humans’ deep connection to dogs spans more than 15,000 years
The oldest-known dogs, according to genetic analysis, lived about 15,000 years ago. They were widespread in Europe by 14,000 years ago.
April 3, 2026
Why do tinamou birds lay such colorful eggs?
Scientists said tinamou birds evolved to lay bright egg colors to help closely related species recognize each other and avoid breeding with the wrong species.
April 3, 2026
Star-hop from Orion to Sirius: See them before they go!
Star-hopping is going from stars you know to stars you don't know. Star-hop from the constellation Orion to Sirius, sky's brightest star, before they're gone.
April 3, 2026
Easter is April 5 and Orthodox Easter is April 12
In 2026, Easter falls on April 5. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox. More about the date of Easter, here.
April 3, 2026
45 best planets for life revealed in real-life ‘Project Hail Mary’
Where should we look for possible alien life? Researchers at Cornell University have identified the 45 best planets for life in a real-life 'Project Hail Mary.'
April 2, 2026
A new platypus mystery … hollow hairs like bird feathers!
The platypus keeps amazing scientists: even its hair hides a strange secret that, until now, only birds were known to have.
April 2, 2026
Sun activity archive for April 2026
Sun activity archive for April 2026. A daily record of flaring, big filaments and prominences, and other sorts of activity, on our local star.
April 1, 2026
Comet Hale-Bopp closest to the sun 29 years ago today
Comet Hale-Bopp was at its closest point to the sun 29 years ago today. It was widely seen from the Northern Hemisphere. When will we see it again?
April 1, 2026
The April birthstone is the diamond, the hardest known gem
Happy birthday, April babies! The April birthstone, the diamond, is the hardest of the known gems. And it's a popular choice for engagement rings.
April 1, 2026
Starlink satellite breaks up, scatters debris
A SpaceX Starlink satellite unexpectedly broke up in low-Earth orbit on March 29, 2026. Will the debris impact Artemis 2 or the International Space Station?
March 31, 2026
