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NOAA forecasts a Kp index of three on a scale of nine for Tuesday night, meaning the aurora borealis will “become brighter” ...

Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System, mapping its 3D structure for the first ...

A total lunar eclipse hasn't happened in years, and won't happen again for a few more, so now's the time to take in the ...

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In 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis held a Great Debate. Shapley argued that the spiral nebulae were small ...

Earth's Inner Core Is Undergoing a Transformation Feb. 10, 2025 — Earth's inner core is undergoing structural transformation. Located 3,000 miles below the Earth's surface, the inner core is ...

Your iPhone can take some truly incredible photos these days, but if you're keen to get the most out of its camera, check out ...