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Scientists detect an enormous halo around the iconic Sombrero Galaxy " Space photo of the week
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (304+ words) The 570-megapixel Dark Energy Camera in Chile has captured an extended halo and a dust-filled disk around the hat-shaped Sombrero Galaxy. What it is: Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Where it is: 30 million light-years away, in the constellations Virgo and Corvus When it…...
Scientists identify 10, 000 'impossible' exoplanet candidates, potentially tripling the number of known alien worlds
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (608+ words) A new study has identified a potentially record-breaking haul of transiting exoplanets, thanks to a machine learning algorithm that analyzed the light curves of more than 80 million previously overlooked stars. Scientists may have detected more than 10, 000 never-before-seen exoplanets in a…...
Yellowstone's volcano may be fueled in a very different way than we thought
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (700+ words) Yellowstone eruptions may be driven by shifts in Earth's crust, rather than a deep well of magma, study finds. Yellowstone's famous supervolcano is likely being fueled in a completely different way from what many scientists assumed. New research suggests that…...
Science news this week: Risky, lifesaving surgery performed on a baby in the womb, AI agent deletes a company database in 9 seconds, and the universe may end much sooner than expected
1+ day, 32+ min ago (912+ words) May 2, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. This week's science news was filled with awe-inspiring medical breakthroughs, including the story of a…...
What's the difference between a lion and a tiger?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (614+ words) One has stripes, and one doesn't. But do the differences between lions and tigers go deeper than that? Whether it's having the "eye of the tiger" or being lionhearted, references to lions and tigers evoke power and determination. That's not…...
'One of the most rapid transitions that I've seen': NOAA forecaster on how this year's El Ni'o could shatter records
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1810+ words) Nathaniel Johnson, a member of NOAA's El Ni'o forecasting team, says that this year's transition to El Ni'o could be the fastest on record. Our warming world is set to enter an El Ni'o period as early as May, with…...
City birds appear to like men more than women, but experts have no idea why
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (493+ words) An analysis of 37 urban bird species found that men could get slightly closer to the avians than women could, suggesting that these animals recognize sex differences in humans. Despite being surrounded by a multitude of people, urban birds may be…...
'If astrological compatibility exists, its effects should be observable': TL; DR " it's not
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (569+ words) In this excerpt from "What Science Says About Astronomy," author Carlos Orsi examines a 2007 study of 20 million people that showed star signs have no influence on romantic relationships. Astrology has a long history, stretching back thousands of years and permeating…...
Full moon alert: May's Flower 'micromoon' will look extra small tonight, with a rare Blue Moon following
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (263+ words) May's full moon rises on May Day " May 1 " shortly after sunset, creating a dramatic spectacle for skywatchers. May's first full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will be 100% illuminated at 1: 24 p. m. EDT Friday (May 1). Although that moment occurs during daylight hours…...
Cat domestication didn't necessarily happen like we thought it did, new studies suggest
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (838+ words) Two studies of ancient felines find that cats were likely domesticated in Egypt or other regions in North Africa " and moved into Europe with humans much later than previously believed. The origins of domestic cats, and their travels with ancient…...