New Type of Tektite Reveals 11-Million-Year-Old Asteroid Impact in Australia
Tektites are nearly pure glasses (practically no crystalline inclusions) created when a space rock slams into Earth, melting…
Map shows where orcas are attacking and sinking boats
For the last five-plus years, killer whales have been ramming – and in some cases sinking – expensive yachts, sailboats and…
Skyscraper-size asteroid previously predicted to hit us in 60 years will zoom past Earth on Thursday (Sept. 18) — and you can see it live
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Northern lights this week? Major solar storm to hit Earth, disrupt power and communications
Earth is being hit by numerous solar storms that could interrupt power grids and communication systems. These storms…
Eight creatures most likely to survive a global catastrophe
When we imagine the end of the world, we often picture humanity scrambling for survival, but nature might…
3 body stardom: how China’s space station became a film set and inspired author Liu Cixin
A new Chinese documentary is giving the public an ultra high definition look at life in space –…
NASA’s GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time
A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami off Russia in late July tested an experimental detection system that had…
NASA Data, Trainings Help Uruguay Navigate Drought
Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA satellite data and trainings helped Uruguay create a drought-response tool that its…
Earth’s ‘New’ Quasi-Moon Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown quasi-moon that’s been shadowing Earth’s orbit for decades, undetected, and will likely…
Dua Lipa Duets With Chaka Khan, Covers Earth, Wind & Fire in Chicago
Dua Lipa continued her tradition of performing geographic-minded covers during the singer’s visit to Chicago this weekend, bringing…
Astronomers spot a star’s birth jets 26,000 light-years from sun
For the first time, a team of Japanese astronomers has captured clear images of jets and outflows from…
The full corn moon will peak this weekend, accompanied by a total lunar eclipse. Here’s what’s in store | Regional/National Headlines
Many sky-gazers around the world will get the chance to see a dazzling celestial display this weekend —…