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Test your true terrestrial trivia with our Earth quiz!
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will explore the science behind the scenery, the facts behind the familiar, and the wonders that make Earth a living planet.

South Korea's K-RadCube radiation satellite will hitch a ride on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission
By Andrew Jones published
South Korea's K-RadCube satellite has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its launch toward the moon on the Artemis 2 mission next year.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Scientists find tiny new moon around Uranus with the James Webb Space Telescope (photos, video)
By Brett Tingley published
Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a newfound moon orbiting icy Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun.

Fly through the eye of Hurricane Erin and see the powerful storm from space (video)
By Meredith Garofalo published
Take a flight with us to see Hurricane Erin through the eyes of NOAA satellites and the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters.

'Devil Comet' contains 'strongest evidence yet' that comets delivered water to Earth
By Stefanie Waldek published
While observing the Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks with ALMA and NASA's Infrared Telescope Facility, researchers determined that the comet's water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth.

Think you know our solar system's dwarf planets? Test your skills with our new quiz!
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Pluto isn't the only dwarf planet residing in our solar system. Try your hand at naming the others!

How much has Mercury shrunk?
By Sarah Stanley published
Mercury is still shrinking as it cools in the aftermath of its formation; new research narrows down estimates of just how much it has contracted.
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