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For 100 years, we have marveled at planetariums. Here’s a brief history of how humans brought the stars indoors
Humans have used the stars to navigate, keep time, and understand our place in the universe.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
Could signs of Mars life be hidden in its thick layers of clay?
Mineral-rich layers of clay suggest that ancient life could be possible on the Red Planet
Private lunar landing: How Blue Ghost measured the moon's electric and magnetic fields
Private lunar landing: How Blue Ghost measured the moon's electric and magnetic fields
New interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is hurtling through the solar system — and you can watch it live online today
3I/ATLAS is the third-ever interstellar object discovered.
Earth is farthest from the sun today. So why is it so hot?
Earth is at its farthest point from the sun on July 3. So why are temperatures so high across the U.S.?
A newly forming ocean may split Africa apart, scientists say
A plume of molten rock deep beneath eastern Africa is pulsing upward in rhythmic surges, slowly splitting the continent and potentially marking the birth of a new ocean, a new study reports.
Dust devils on Mars may spark lightning — possibly threatening NASA's Perseverance rover
Our Red Planet explorers may encounter a peculiar threat.
