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Fornax the Furnace: A dim constellation with galaxies galore
Fornax the Furnace appears as a few dim stars to the unaided eye but harbors galaxies from one orbiting the Milky Way to some at the edge of the universe.
December 16, 2025
Killer whales and dolphins hunt together in a rare alliance
Killer whales and dolphins have been observed hunting together, sharing prey and skills in a rare and remarkable display of inter-species cooperation.
December 15, 2025
Forms of aurora: Arcs, curtains, coronas and more
Here are some of the forms of aurora that you might see. Some are more common, such as diffuse glows, while others are a sign of a big geomagnetic storm.
December 14, 2025
See the best northern lights photos of 2025
The blog Capture the Atlas announced its 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year contest. See 10 of the best northern lights photos here.
December 14, 2025
Polar bear DNA changing in response to climate change
A new study has found that polar bear DNA might be evolving to help these creatures adapt to the stresses of our changing climate.
December 14, 2025
Apollo 17 – last human footsteps on the moon – 53 years ago
It's been 53 years since humans last set foot on the moon. The Apollo 17 astronauts left the lunar surface on December 14, 1972.
December 14, 2025
This moss survived in space for 9 months
In an experiment on the outside of the International Space Station, a species of moss survived in space for 9 months. And it could have lasted much longer.
December 12, 2025
Mysterious 3200 Phaethon is the Geminids’ parent object
3200 Phaethon is the weird comet-like asteroid that spawns the Geminid meteor shower. New research reveals more answers ... and questions.
December 12, 2025
Long-lasting gamma-ray burst is a unique puzzle
We now have more insight on the longest gamma-ray burst yet. The burst lasted at least 7 hours, nearly double that of the previous record.
December 11, 2025
There might be an ocean on exoplanet TOI-270 d
Is there an ocean on exoplanet TOI-270 d? A new study said this sub-Neptune exoplanet might be a water world with either a global or nightside ocean.
December 11, 2025
