When to see December’s Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids meteor shower, arguably one of the best celestial shows of the year, peaks every year in mid-December. It has already begun, but it …
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USDA updated the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, and half the country has shifted
Anyone who loves gardening knows the importance of understanding their area’s growing conditions. To help farmers and gardeners lay the foundation for their crops and …
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See the northern lights in parts of the US tonight
The sun has been throwing out some major magnetic storms recently. According to scientists, thanks to all of this solar activity, parts of the United …
Vote for the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
The season of looking back at the best-of events and moments of the year has arrived. Editorial boards and experts in specific fields usually compile …
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Here’s when you can see November’s full moon, the Beaver Moon
The November full moon, also known as the Beaver Moon, appears after the long holiday weekend on Monday, Nov. 27. Peak illumination is set to …
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Why do leaves change color in fall? The science is pretty cool
Each fall season when the days grow shorter and temperatures get cooler, the leaves begin to change their color. Summer’s shades of green change to …
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You can send your name into space on NASA’s mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa
In October 2024, NASA’s Europa Clipper will begin its journey to Jupiter’s largest moon. And you can be part of this exciting mission: As part …
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Underwater volcano’s eruption creates a new island in the Pacific Ocean
The eruption of an underwater volcano off the coast of a Japanese island has led to the creation of a new island. Researchers have been …
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New NASA images from X-ray telescopes show pulsar’s ‘ghostly hand’
Need a hand? How about the “ghostly cosmic hand” of a star corpse that exists 16,000 light-years away from Earth? With the help of NASA‘s newest …
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New study suggests a massive dust cloud killed the dinosaurs
Despite being extinct for more than 65 million years, dinosaurs still fascinate us. We marvel when ancient fossils are found in scientific digs, and paleontologists …
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Study shows that pigeons use a learning technique similar to AI
You might not have much of an opinion about pigeons unless you live in a big city — and if you do, that opinion is …
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How to see the Hunter’s Moon, October’s full moon
October’s full moon, also known as the Hunter’s Moon, will appear the weekend before Halloween on Saturday, October 28. Peak illumination is set to occur …
Robert Irwin shares emotional video with baby turtle his dad discovered
“My dad would be stoked.” Robert Irwin, the son of the late Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin, got caught off guard with emotions during one of …
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Whitefish species declared extinct is now confirmed to be alive
Can you bring a species back from extinction? In the case of one fish, you can — if it never really disappeared! Houting, a whitefish …
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Scientists have brought a 46,000-year-old worm back to life
It sounds like a plot from a cheesy creature feature, but this is no made-for-TV movie. Scientists have brought a 46,000-year-old worm back to life. …
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How the Norwegian practice of friluftsliv could boost your wellbeing
Which countries are happiest? Believe it or not, there’s actually a report for that. The most recent World Happiness Report was released in 2023, using …
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How to see the 2023 ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse on October 14
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Why you might see a string of lights in the night sky
The night sky looks a little different these days. Over the past few years, people across the globe have reported seeing a horizontal line of …
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Video shows NASA spacecraft flying through massive solar explosion
NASA’s investigations into the cosmos just keep getting cooler and cooler. Think: the James Webb Space Telescope, the Curiosity rover on Mars, and the OSIRIS-REx …
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How to see September’s Harvest Moon and the Draconid meteor shower
The September full moon may be arriving later in the month after August’s two full moons, but this month’s full moon is worth the wait …
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This interactive map shows the best time to see fall foliage
The heat of summertime has us craving autumn — not to mention the breathtaking views of the forthcoming fall foliage. If you want to know …
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Live cam watchers hoping to see ‘fat bears’ save a hiker’s life
Wildlife cameras have given us a priceless view into the natural world, but last week, one of these devices might have saved a man’s life. …
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Double rainbow breaks through storm clouds over NYC skyline on 9/11
A beautiful sight emerged over the skies of New York City the day the world stopped to remember a darker time in history. On Monday’s …
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Seven-year-old finds 2.95-carat diamond at Arkansas state park
A lucky little girl found a nice-sized diamond recently while visiting an Arkansas state park known for its diamond fields. On Sept. 1, 7-year-old Aspen …
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Scientists discover mystery ‘golden egg’ on ocean floor
A mysterious golden egg has been discovered two miles down on the seafloor in the Gulf of Alaska. The egg has confused marine scientists, who …
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Both farmers’ almanacs have announced their winter weather predictions
September is a strange time of year when it comes to weather. Some people cling to the last days of summer, unwilling to think about …
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Scientists discover star-eating black holes spit them back out years later
Black holes contain mysteries that we can’t begin to fathom just yet. This was proved recently when astronomers discovered that black holes remain active long …
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David Attenborough to narrate third installment of ‘Planet Earth’
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NASA shares image of Hurricane Idalia from space
Hurricane Idalia has now been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone and is now traveling across the western Atlantic Ocean to Bermuda. But it wreaked a …
Marine scientists spot rare handfish not seen in 27 years
In July, researchers working with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) caught a rare glimpse of an old friend: The narrowbody handfish. It …
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What it means for Mercury to be in retrograde
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10 stunning national monuments you have to visit
Who couldn’t use a little breath-taking wonder in their life? If your bucket list includes “seeing some awe-inspiring travel destinations,” consider a visit to one …
India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft shares photos from moon’s south pole
India is now the fourth country to send a spacecraft to the moon and successfully land on its surface. The country’s Chandrayaan-3, an unmanned spacecraft, …
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What’s the best way to run your air conditioner in extreme heat?
If your air conditioning isn’t keeping up in extreme heat, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s broken. Sometimes it’s simply too hot to keep up. “It’s …
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How lightning bugs glow, and why bioluminescence helps them survive
In certain parts of the U.S., summer nights begin with an unbeatable light show. As dusk settles in, tiny yellow-green beads of light pulse in …
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Scientists extract plant DNA from 2,900-year-old clay brick
Scientists have found another key to unlocking part of our planet’s history, thanks to a discovery made inside a nearly 3,000-year-old brick. According to the …
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Scientists grew watermelons in winter in Antarctica
Antarctica has long been known as one of the most forbidding areas on earth, thanks to an inhospitable environment and a lack of any native …
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NASA is asking students to submit experiment ideas
While many students dream of someday working for NASA as a scientist, some middle and high school students may get the chance to achieve that …
Thousands of tarantulas will soon be crawling across this state
It’s mating season for tarantulas. Southeast Colorado is home to thousands of the creepy crawlers. Every year in August and September, the male tarantulas leave …
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National Parks Foundation is giving away a Subaru and $5,000
If you dream of crossing Joshua Tree’s vast desertscapes or Yellowstone’s otherworldly attractions off your bucket list, the National Parks Foundation has the perfect sweepstakes …
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Women mark major milestones in Virgin Galactic’s 1st tourism flight
Women made history in space on Thursday. Four women were part of a crew of six for Galactic 02, the first Virgin Galactic private astronaut …
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NASA scientists discover Mars is spinning faster
Thanks to its InSight lander, NASA has been able to learn a lot about the mysterious planet of Mars over the past five years. But …
This hack helps convert Fahrenheit to Celsius without math
Every once in a while, you may see a temperature in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit. Your car thermometer may revert to the wrong system and …
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What to know about the new national monument near the Grand Canyon
The U.S. has a brand-new national monument. On Aug. 8, President Joe Biden designated nearly 1 million acres near Grand Canyon National Park as a …
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Roseate Spoonbill spotted in Wisconsin is first in 178 years
Animals tend to appear in the strangest places when we least expect them. While some are a welcome sight, others may shock us with their …
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The peak of the Perseid meteor shower will be the best in years
The Perseid meteor shower is arguably the best meteor shower of the year, occurring every year during the height of summer. The warm summer nights …
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It was hot enough to bake cookies on the dashboard of a car
Park rangers are typically tasked with keeping visitors safe from the local flora or fauna (and vice versa). But with a viral video this week, …
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NASA detects Voyager 2 ‘heartbeat’ after losing contact in late July
National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists are breathing a tentative sigh of relief after receiving a signal from NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft. The exploratory probe …
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How this mysterious object ended up on the beach
When a mysterious object showed up on a beach in Western Australia earlier this month, authorities and the public were left scratching their heads about …
This worm woke up after being frozen for 46,000 years
A small but mighty prehistoric creature somehow emerged alive from a chunk of ancient permafrost extracted from Siberia. This might sound like the start of …
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How to plant and grow a thriving wildflower garden
If you have a bare patch in your yard that needs some color and life — and bees and butterflies to boot — you may …