Bizarre Venus Surface Formations Puzzle Planetary Scientists
Bizarre Venus surface formations (or coronae) are likely key to understanding our twin planet’s heretofore inscrutable interior. Using…
Helio and You: Seasons on Earth, Mars, and Beyond
Earth has four seasons – spring, summer, fall, and winter. Other planets (including Jupiter and the other giant…
Missions to Ocean Moons Face a Strange Hazard Scientists Didn’t Expect
Of the hundreds of confirmed moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn, NASA describes Europa and Enceladus as “promising” and…
Satellite launches are filling up the atmosphere with pollution, study warns
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
NASA Captures Volatile Changes in Earth’s Artificial Light
Light pollution is getting worse globally, according to a study of artificial light published in Nature last month.…
A Galaxy Cluster’s Wild Youth
If galaxy clusters were contestants in a pageant, then Abell 2029 would likely win the title of most…
‘The biggest El Niño event since the 1870s’: ‘Super’ El Niño is now the most likely scenario by the end of this year — and the humanitarian cost could be huge
A “super” El Niño is now the most likely scenario from October 2026 to February 2027, according to…
How Far Has NASA’s Perseverance Rover Traveled on Mars? The Answer May Surprise You
NASA’s Perseverance rover is living up to its name as its total distance traveled approaches the length of…
Hubble Sights Galaxy in Transition
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals an enigmatic galaxy with a bright center and a face that…
Rubin Tracks Skyscraper-Size Asteroids, Failed Supernovas, and Interstellar Visitors
Once the full survey begins this summer, Rubin is expected to produce 7 million alerts and 20 terabytes…
Moon and Venus to align in uncommon conjunction. Here’s how to see it
In April, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts ventured near the moon and returned some stunning new photos of our…
Sky Show: Watch the Moon Dance With the Planets at Dusk Next Week
The Moon joins a complex sky scene at dusk next week. The Moon has a busy week ahead…