Capturing the Moment a White Dwarf Exploded

A research team has successfully imaged a nova in high resolution—and the images suggest that the nova was not a single, impulsive explosion.

Exactly When To See A Jaw-Dropping Crescent Moon This Week

Here’s exactly when, where and how to see a beautiful crescent moon grow in the southwestern sky after dark every night this week.

Major Northern Lights Alert For 22 States Monday After Solar Flare

A NOAA forecast has Northern Lights visible in northern U.S. states overnight on Monday, Jan. 19 through Tuesday, Jan. 20, as a “full-halo” CME heads to Earth.

See Saturn And ‘Da Vinci Glow’ On The Moon: The Night Sky This Week

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

How The High Seas Treaty Could Shape Ocean Conservation By 2030

The High Seas Treaty has entered into force, establishing the first legally binding global framework to protect the biodiversity of international waters.

How Energy Reserves Drive Blue Shark Movements In The Open Ocean

A new study on blue sharks shows that their movement patterns in the open ocean are closely linked to internal energy stores and body condition.

Beyond The Headlines: How Artemis Builds On Apollo’s Legacy

Artemis isn’t just about returning to the Moon. It’s about building the systems needed to operate beyond Earth orbit.

Meet One Of Evolution’s Weirdest Mammals. Hint: It Had A Horse’s Head And Sloth-Like Claws

At first glance, this mammal looks like a horse gone terribly wrong. But, in reality, Chalicotherium is far from a botched equid. Here’s why.

This 8-Question Quiz Reveals Your True Friendship Style (A Psychologist Explains)

Discover your strengths, uncover your blind spots and learn how to build deeper connections.

NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad — What Happens Next

NASA’s Artemis II rocket arrives at Launch Pad 39B, beginning final prelaunch tests ahead of the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, set for Feb. 2026.