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Continent-size blobs in Earth's mantle are a billion years old, ancient crystals reveal
By Skyler Ware published
New research suggests that dark energy isn't needed to explain the acceleration in the expansion of the universe — instead suggesting giant voids in space are creating an illusion.

What the asteroid with a 1-in-48 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 looks like (images)
By Robert Lea published
Astronomers have captured a new image of the asteroid 2024 YR4, which now has a 1 in 48 chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

Moon or Mars? Why not both, acting NASA head Janet Petro says
By Mike Wall published
NASA still views the moon as a stepping stone to Mars, even though Elon Musk has dismissed Earth's nearest neighbor as "a distraction."

'Iridescent' clouds on Mars captured in Martian twilight in stunning NASA rover images (video)
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"I'll always remember the first time I saw those iridescent clouds and was sure at first it was some color artifact."

February's Full Snow Moon dazzles in a flurry of stunning photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
We've rounded up some of the best full moon photos below. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

NASA denies setting 'new bans' for employees amid reports of removing LGBTQI+ symbols from offices
By Monisha Ravisetti published
NASA claims that there are "no new bans" on employees' personal items, amid reports of the agency purging workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols.

Tiny plasma jets on the sun drive the elusive solar wind, Europe's Solar Orbiter reveals
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Solar scientists have found tiny, short-lived jets of energy on our sun to be the primary drivers of the solar wind, marking a step toward better understanding our sun's elusive behavior.

February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
February's Full Snow Moon will rise just as the sun sets.

Huge solar storm in May 2024 spawned 2 new radiation belts around Earth
By Keith Cooper published
The creation of the belts, and others like it in the future, are a potential new danger to astronauts and satellites headed to geostationary orbit and beyond.

Scientists alarmed as Rubin Observatory changes biography of astronomer Vera Rubin amid Trump's push to end DEI efforts
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronomers are expressing disappointment and alarm as the federally-funded Rubin Observatory altered the biography of renowned astronomer Vera Rubin, for whom the facility is named, on its website.
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