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The closure of the ancient Tethys Seaway has left an indelible mark on Earth’s history. As tectonic forces slowly reshaped the planet over millions of years, this ocean’s disappearance altered climate patterns, led to the rise of deserts,…

The Hubble Space Telescope is still going strong thanks to an amazing design, operations and science team — and a cadre of spacewalking astronauts.

Hubble launched to Earth orbit 35 years ago today (April 24) with a flawed primary mirror, an…

Sea slugs are famous for their unusual shapes and colors, but their habit of shining during daylight is still surprising to many. They refuse to hide and instead display bright spots, stripes, or swirling hues that some predators quickly learn to…

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The aurora borealis may be visible again to several states along the Canadian border on Thursday, and it may be the last opportunity this week to catch the phenomenon, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

NASA’s latest image of Boston Harbor, showcasing its remarkable drumlin islands, has captivated both scientists and nature enthusiasts. Captured on July 19, 2024, by the Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager, the photograph reveals a rare…

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have inserted a human-specific gene, known as NOVA1, into mice to study the evolution of vocal communication. The results were nothing short of extraordinary, revealing how a small genetic tweak can…

During the Southern Hemisphere’s summer of 2019–2020, mountains in New Zealand turned red. New research finally explains why.

Researchers have revealed that New Zealand’s Southern Alps turned red…

For 35 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has served as humanity’s tireless eye in the sky, capturing breathtaking views of the cosmos and transforming our understanding of the universe.

The school-bus-sized observatory launched on April 24, 1990…