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Rubin Observatory basks in galactic glow | Space photo of the day for Nov. 3, 2025
A new panorama from the Rubin Observatory captures the Milky Way in vivid detail.
Scientists discover oldest air on record trapped in 6-million-year-old Antarctic ice
Scientists working with the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) have collected the oldest directly dated ice cores ever drilled: 6 million years old.
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.
A Flash, a Boom, a New Microbe Habitat
After an asteroid struck Finland long ago, microscopic life colonized the impact site within a few million years, new research reveals.
Does the full moon make us sleepless? A neurologist explains the science behind sleep, mood and lunar myths
Research shows a full moon can modestly affect sleep, but its influence on mental health is much less certain.
Interstellar invader Comet 3I/ATLAS is still full of surprises — an unexpected brightening has scientists baffled
"The reason for 3I’s rapid brightening, which far exceeds the brightening rate of most Oort cloud comets at similar distances, remains unclear."
Satellite images show 'mesovortices' forming around the eye of deadly Hurricane Melissa
Footage from a NOAA satellite taken Oct. 28 shows Melissa’s deadly spin as it moves across the Caribbean.
Explore the Milky Way like never before in this stunning new color map (image)
Astronomers have unveiled the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way ever created, offering a sprawling, interactive cosmic panorama with unprecedented detail.
