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Weird, dimming star Betelgeuse may have a dusty explanation
A bright, red star that started dimming dramatically in 2019 isn't about to explode, as some scientists initially thought — it's just really dusty, a new study shows.
Apollo 13 50th anniversary exhibit to launch new space rental service
The Cosmosphere space museum is expanding its SpaceWorks restoration and replication division to include a line of space artifact rentals, beginning with an Apollo 13 50th anniversary exhibit.
Space radar movies track motion on Earth's surface
Finnish satellite operator Iceye makes movies of activity on the ground through cloud and at night.
Harnessing Remote Sensing for Ecological Research
An ecological data revolution is underway, giving ecologists unprecedented insights into Earth's systems. This revolution is driven by the integration and harmonization of multiple data sources, including NASA’s remotely sensed data. NASA's Earth Science...
New type of pulsating star discovered
A star that pulsates on just one side has been discovered in the Milky Way about 1500 light years from Earth. It is the first of its kind to be...
Astronomers pinpoint rare binary brown dwarf
Astronomers working on 'first light' results from a newly commissioned telescope in Chile made a chance discovery that led to the identification of a rare eclipsing binary brown dwarf system.
Turbulent convection at the heart of stellar activity
In their interiors, stars are structured in a layered, onion-like fashion. In those with solar-like temperatures, the core is followed by the radiation zone. There, the heat from within is...
Safety zone saves giant moons from fatal plunge
Numerical simulations showed that the temperature gradient in the disk of gas around a young gas giant planet could play a critical role in the development of a satellite system...
Bob Dylan to launch U.S. tour in June
Bob Dylan will perform on a summer tour featuring Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and Hot Club of Cowtown.
Charcoal particles from recent bushfires were transported 50 kilometers
When ANSTO environmental scientist Dr. Craig Woodward noticed large pieces of charcoal on his balcony in the Sutherland Shire at the height of summer bushfires, it piqued his curiosity.
Watch: Cynthia Bailey weighs in on NeNe Leakes, Kenya Moore feud
"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Cynthia Bailey discussed her attempt to help NeNe Leakes and Kenya Moore resolve their feud.
Image: Hubble spies galactic traffic jam
The barred spiral galaxy NGC 3887, seen here as viewed by the Wide Field Camera 3 aboard the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, lies over 60 million light-years away from us...
Astronomers identify nearly 3,000 candidate stars of a nearby star-forming galaxy
Using the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) and NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have conducted photometric observations of a nearby star-forming galaxy known as NGC 6822. They have identified nearly...
John Krasinski praises Emily Blunt at 'A Quiet Place 2' premiere
John Krasinski called Emily Blunt the "most tremendous actress of our time" as they attended the New York premiere of "A Quiet Place Part II."
Recep Erdogan, EU leaders meet over refugee crisis at Greek border
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with top European Union officials in Belgium on Monday to discuss an escalating refugee crisis at the Turkey-Greece border.
Astronomers report most distant blazar ever observed
Although it may have a difficult designation to remember, PSO J030947.49+271757.31, the most distant blazar observed to date, reveals important details about ancient black holes and places tight constraints on...
Safety zone saves giant moons from fatal plunge
Numerical simulations show that the temperature gradient in the gas disk around a young gas giant planet could play a critical role in the development of a satellite system dominated...
Soccer: USA's Julie Ertz scores late winner vs. Spain
United States Women's National Team midfielder Julie Ertz had a head-ball goal off a set piece in the 87th minute for a dramatic win against Spain in the SheBelieves Cup.
Green auroras dance over Iceland in awesome fisheye video
A full-dome, time-lapse scene captured with a circular fisheye lens during a surprisingly active October night features a northern lights show with very fast auroras dancing above the cliffs of...
This gas-giant exoplanet has water-rich clouds. Here's why it thrills astronomers.
Three teams of astronomers have been fascinated by an alien world known as K2-18b. But what's all the fuss about?
Black holes and neutron stars may collide unseen in dense star clusters
A collision between a black hole and a neutron star would unleash huge amounts of energy, but it might not generate any detectable light, a surprising new study finds.
NASA's newest Mars rover to launch in July
NASA has officially named its newest Mars Rover as Perseverance, or Percy for short. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Rain to spread across Heartland of U.S. for start to ewek
After a warm, sunny and windy weekend across much of the nation's heartland, a quick-hitting round of rain will streak across the center of the country early next week.
Large, bright 'Super Worm Moon' to shine in sky for three days
The final full moon of winter will shine large and bright in the sky for about three days beginning early Sunday morning.
Designing 'Avenue 5': HBO's epic space cruise ship comedy's look explained
You wouldn't want to book a ticket on the Avenue 5, the luxury space cruise ship at the heart of HBO's new limited space comedy series. But if you did,...
William Shatner says Captain Kirk's story is 'Played Out' in 'Star Trek' lore
Star Trek actor William Shatner says his character Captain Kirk's story is "played out," and that he has no interest in resuming the role.
'They Are Already Here' starts with a total solar eclipse and a UFO. (Book Excerpt)
Read an excerpt from the new book "They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers" by Sarah Scoles.
Quick-hitting disturbance to bring wet start to week to Plains, Midwest
After a warm, sunny and windy weekend across much of the nation's heartland, a quick-hitting round of rain will streak across the center of the country early next week.