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New recipe for gravity could unite Einstein's general relativity with quantum physics — and probe the dark universe
By Robert Lea published
If gravity arises from entropy, scientists could unite Einstein's general relativity with the quantum realm while shedding light on dark matter and dark energy.

Total lunar eclipse March 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on March 13-14, 2025.

This month's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people with in 1504
By Jamie Carter published
On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.

Where will the 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse be visible this week?
By Jamie Carter last updated
A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
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.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
By Jamie Carter last updated
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.

These mysterious objects born in violent clashes between young star systems aren't stars or planets
By Robert Lea published
Mysterious planetary mass objects that wander the cosmos alone could be created when young star systems clash. They aren't planets or stars, but are in a cosmic class of their own.

On this day in space! March 9, 1961: Soviet Union launches dummy, dog and guinea pig into space
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On March 9, 1961, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 9.

Scientists discover simpler way to achieve Einstein's 'spooky action at a distance' thanks to AI breakthrough — bringing quantum internet closer to reality
By Peter Ray Allison published
AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies.
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