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Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA's stunning new satellite image?
By Perri Thaler published
Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars' surface.

US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea-ice data
By Keith Cooper published
In the latest attack on science by the Trump administration, researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center will no longer receive data from a fleet of military satellites.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

For 100 years, we have marveled at planetariums. Here’s a brief history of how humans brought the stars indoors
By Martin Bush, Tanya Hill published
Humans have used the stars to navigate, keep time, and understand our place in the universe.

Could signs of Mars life be hidden in its thick layers of clay?
By Victoria Corless published
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
By Leonard David published
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
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
3I/ATLAS is the third-ever interstellar object discovered.

Earth is farthest from the sun today. So why is it so hot?
By Joe Rao published
Earth is at its farthest point from the sun on July 3. So why are temperatures so high across the U.S.?
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