Space
University Telescope Spots a Comet That Will Be Visible This Winter
Astronomers say it may be bright enough to see without binoculars by mid-January.
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Author
Lena Ortiz
Lena is an astronomer turned science writer. She has chased three total eclipses and plans to be in Luxor for the fourth.
Big Ideas
Most of the Universe Is Invisible
Dark energy, dark matter — and the 5% we can actually see.
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Space
Commercial Rocket Launch Lights Up the Coast at Dawn
Thousands gathered on the beach for the first launch from the new coastal pad.
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Space
The Longest Eclipse of the Century Is Coming: August 2, 2027
Up to six minutes of totality across Spain, North Africa and Egypt. Here’s how to plan.
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Space
How to See the Milky Way With Your Own Eyes
Dark skies, a new moon and twenty minutes of patience.
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Space
Saturn’s Rings Are Made Mostly of Ice — and They Change
Why the rings seemed to vanish in 2025, and what they’re really made of.
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Space
The Northern Lights Are Showing Up Farther South. Here’s Why.
The Sun’s busy cycle brought auroras to places that rarely see them.
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Body & Mind
Sleep Is the Most Underrated Checkup, Local Doctors Say
Family doctors are adding one simple question to every visit: how are you sleeping?
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