Beneath the Mediterranean, physicists at the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope Initiative built a cathedral of glass spheres that listens for cosmic whispersâand this year, it heard the most energeti...
Located south of Bendâs outdoor playland, I visited this Pacific Northwest gem for an enchanted winter evening of astronomical wonders...
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In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye....
Elon Musk's Neuralink startup develops brain-chip implants. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk is planning to ramp up production of his Neuralink brain chips in 2026. Neuralink develops...
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Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3....
"I think every astronomer is going to find something of value here, as NASA's missions enable the world to answer fundamental questions about how the universe got its start, and how it changed to even...
The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars....
Constellations, planets, a waxing moon and more grace the night sky this New Year's Eve....
Don't miss January's Wolf Moon rise over the eastern horizon tonight, as the first full moon of 2026....
Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky....
The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens. (Image credit: D...
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The northern and southern lights have been treating sky watchers to spectacular shows. But what causes the colors, and why shouldn't you whistle at the aurora?...
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