Astronomy
Europe could face weeks of 40°C heat in current worst-case scenario
A perfect storm of conditions priming the atmosphere for extreme heat could result in devastating droughts and deadly temperatures lasting for weeks across Europe
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Europe could face weeks of 40°C heat in current worst-case scenario
A perfect storm of conditions priming the atmosphere for extreme heat could result in devastating droughts and deadly temperatures lasting for weeks across Europe
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Will the bright moon ruin the Perseid meteor shower, or is it still worth watching?
While moonlight might steal the spotlight, it won't steal the Perseids' show.
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Astronomers gather more clues about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The latest observations of 3I/ATLAS suggest it resembles comets from the outer reaches of our solar system, but may be smaller than initially estimated
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Astronomers gather more clues about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The latest observations of 3I/ATLAS suggest it resembles comets from the outer reaches of our solar system, but may be smaller than initially estimated
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Discovery Space Projector review
It’s a disappointing star projector, but the Discovery Space Projector has some nice scientific images of moons and planets.
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LaView Galaxy Star Projector review
The LaView Galaxy Star Projector posits itself as a premium option, but doesn’t quite live up to the competition.
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Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo)
New Hubble Telescope imagery of the interstellar interloper comet 3I/ATLAS reveals a dusty coma and the beginning of a tail.
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A mysterious substance on Mars might be an undiscovered mineral
Scientists have spotted a mysterious mineral on Mars that may be new to science — and could help reveal some Red Planet mysteries.
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Week in images: 04-08 August 2025
Week in images: 04-08 August 2025
Discover our week through the lens
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European weather satellite readied for launch on Ariane 6 rocket | Space photo of the day for Aug. 8, 2025
The MetOp-SG-A1 weather satellite is loaded onto the Ariane 6 launch adapter as part of a mission for the European Space Agency.
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Congressman Eric Sorensen on Defending Climate Science, Depoliticizing Weather and Bringing Scientific Rigor to Capitol Hill
Representative Eric Sorensen of Illinois shares how his meteorology roots drive his fight to protect climate science and push back against political interference.
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What time is the August full moon?
The full moon rises on Aug. 9; here are the best times to view the Sturgeon Moon.
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, August 8 – 17
Set an alarm and take a peek east in early dawn to follow Venus and Jupiter through their spectacular conjunction this week.
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