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JWST watches auroras on Jupiter glow hundreds of times brighter than those on Earth (video)
By Brett Tingley published
The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its infrared eyes toward Jupiter, capturing auroras hundreds of times brighter than those on Earth glowing on the gas giant's poles.

Ancient zircon crystals shed light on 1 billion-year-old meteorite strike in Scotland
By Patrick Pester published
Geologists have found that an ancient meteorite hit Scotland 200 million years later than previously thought, which has massive implications for the geological history of the region and some of the U.K.'s earliest land life.

On this day in space! May 12, 2000: Last spacewalk at Mir space station
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 12, 2000, two Russian cosmonauts embarked on the 80th and final spacewalk at the Mir space station.

Sci-fi cult classic 'Event Horizon' scares up a prequel comic series later this year and we can't wait
By Jeff Spry published
Learn the original fate of the infamous “gravity drive” starship in IDW’s new five-issue summer shocker that emerges from hell in August 2025.

Sky-Watcher telescope deals 2025: save big on one of the top telescope brands
By Gemma Lavender last updated
DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.

NASA celebrated this employee's story of resilience, then tried to scrub it from the internet. Then fired her.
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's deletion of websites related to women in STEM and other DEIA programs erased this woman's story from the internet. NASA put it back online, but then they fired her.

The 2025 full Flower Moon rises tonight: Here's what to expect
By Anthony Wood published
When and where to catch the 2025 full Flower Moon rise tonight (May 12).

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings - live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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