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A Stray SpaceX Rocket Will Crash Into the Moon Next Month. Here’s What You Should Know
A Falcon 9 upper stage is on a collision course with the Moon. Researchers hope to turn this spectacle into a scientific opportunity.
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The Decades-Long Search for Alien Moons Gets a Potential Breakthrough
Astronomers discovered a moon-like object orbiting a brown dwarf that's orbiting a star. Say that three times fast.
Tropical Storm Bertha Is Arriving at the Worst Possible Time
Scorching heat will arrive in the wake of Tropical Storm Bertha, potentially creating a dangerous situation for anyone without power.
Astronomers May Have Found the First Pair of Stars to Explode Together
The Jellyfish Nebula, one of the best-studied supernova remnants in our galaxy, may have been hiding a sibling this whole time.
Earth’s Oceans Are Rapidly Losing Oxygen. It Could Destabilize the Planet
Human activity is draining oxygen from marine waters, and it's past time to take this crisis seriously.
The Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs May Not Have Done It Exactly How We Thought
Researchers identified the Chicxulub impactor as an exceptionally rare type of asteroid that wouldn't have triggered a mass extinction in the way scientists previously thought.
This New Process Turns Plastic Trash Into Clean Fuel Instead of Pollution
This approach is far more carbon- and energy-efficient than conventional methods, according to the researchers.
Drive Faster Than the Speed Limit? You’ll Want to Read This
Researchers say a common driving habit may be costing Americans far more than they realize.
A Rare Atlantic Niña Is Emerging Amid a Super El Niño. Here’s What That Means
This phenomenon has only occurred five times within the last four decades.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Pouring Into the US. Here’s What to Expect
Hundreds of fires are burning out of control, and several factors could help bring more smoke to the U.S. for days or even weeks to come.
How to Watch Starship Flight 13, the Second Launch Attempt of the World’s Biggest Rocket
This time, SpaceX will try to correct some issues that occurred during the first flight and launch a batch of next-generation Starlink satellites.
This Orange-Lipped Monkey Puzzled Scientists for Nearly Two Decades. They Finally Know What It Is
Known locally as "Likweli" or "kasaba nkoni," this species may already be threatened.
The Cheapest Way to Cool Data Centers Won’t Work in a Warmer World
The weather conditions required for direct air free cooling are growing scarce, according to new research.
These Look Like Ordinary X-Rays. They’re Not
What makes these scans historic isn't visible in the images, but it could change the future of space medicine.
Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of Earth’s ‘Great Dying.’ It’s Bad News for Our Future
The greatest mass extinction of all time was triggered by climatic conditions that are beginning to reappear today, scientists warn.
