Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it)
March 23, 2020, 1:03 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
The celestial object, first discovered in 2019, may be visible to the naked eye by May.
Jupiter's atmosphere is still putting on a show
January 15, 2020, 1:12 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
NASA continues to share stunning images from Juno's travels around the planet.
Scientists just found the oldest material on Earth — and it smells funny
January 14, 2020, 1:48 p.m. by Ben Bolton
7 billion-year-old stardust found on meteorite that landed in Australia about 50 years ago.
Our moon is more colorful than you think
January 14, 2020, 8:19 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy created this gorgeous color composite picture of the moon from more than 100,000 photographs.
Do black holes have friends?
January 13, 2020, 3:25 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Scientists say there may be a second black hole lurking at the heart of our galaxy.
Teen interning at NASA discovers new planet
January 13, 2020, 12:34 p.m. by Ben Bolton
The planet is 6.9 times larger than Earth and orbits 2 stars.
This stunning image may reveal why there are no stars at the heart of our galaxy
January 10, 2020, 9:19 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
The cosmic nursery is eerily empty.
Hubble celebrates 30th anniversary with gorgeous 2020 calendar
January 8, 2020, 8:26 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
'Hidden Gems' calendar is offered as a free download to commemorate the stunning accomplishments of the famed space telescope.
NASA mission discovers first potentially habitable Earth-sized planet
January 7, 2020, 2:10 p.m. by Ben Bolton
TESS mission data shows it's roughly 100 light-years away.
The best skywatching moments of January
January 7, 2020, 8:15 a.m. by Ben Bolton
From a wolf moon eclipse to multiple SpaceX Starlink launches, here's what not to miss.
Everything we thought we knew about dark energy might be wrong
January 6, 2020, 11:32 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Startling new research suggests that dark energy might be nothing more than a simple measurement mistake.
All hail Godzilla, the king of all galaxies
January 6, 2020, 3:19 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
More than 2 Milky Way galaxies fit inside this 'gentle giant.'
Quadrantids to light up the night sky
January 2, 2020, 1:16 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Quadrantids will peak Jan. 4 with good viewing opportunities in North America.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
