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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.
Whatever happened to the 'potentially habitable' planet Gliese 581g (and d and f)?
By Keith Cooper last updated
From being the most Earth-like planet known to being consigned to the trash bin, the story of Gliese 581g is a precautionary tale for exoplanet hunters.
Aurora colors: What causes them and why do they vary?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Auroras can appear green, pink, dark red, blue, purple and even yellow! But why?
Best Lego advent calendars this Christmas 2024
By Kimberley Snaith last updated
Build your way to Christmas Day with the best Lego advent calendars and bag the odd bargain ahead of the holidays during Black Friday.
Aurora myths, legends and misconceptions
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Auroras, also known as the aurora borealis (northern lights) and aurora australis (southern lights), have inspired countless myths and legends across the globe as well as numerous misconceptions.
NASA's Spirit Rover: Everything you need to know
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Spirit's explorations provided scientists with a remarkable glimpse into Mars' early and wet history.
Everything we know about 'Avengers: Doomsday'
By Fran Ruiz published
Earth's mightiest heroes are assembling again in 2026. Here's what we know about Avengers: Doomsday so far.
Best camera drones 2024: Embrace the best aerial camera technology
By James Abbott last updated
Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.
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