Solar Eclipse of the Heart
NASA The Moon, seen here backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse on April 6, 2026, is photographed by one of the cameras on the Orion spacecraftâs solar array…
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16 inspiring Artemis II photos thatâll make you feel like a tiny Earthling
The Artemis II mission has re-inspired our collective fascination with space. Weâve gazed on our home planet in a way unseen in decades and caught a glimpse of a part…
Why did childhood summers feel endless?
Growing up, summers felt like they lasted foreverâor close to it. It felt as though the season had no end, until the lure of a new backpack and crayons finally…
A Volcanic Medley Near Mammoth LakesÂ
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Volcanic Medley Near Mammoth⌠Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth…
Celestial Wonders in Leo
3 Min Read Celestial Wonders in Leo Showing a large portion of M66, this Hubble photo is a composite of images obtained at visible and infrared wavelengths. The images have…
NASAâs Artemis II Crew Beams Official Moon Flyby Photos to Earth
The Moon, backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse, is photographed by NASAâs Orion spacecraft on Monday, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II mission. Orion is visible in…
Why you canât see space junk in Artemis II photos
The Artemis II astronauts have completed their historic lunar flyby and taken the pictures to prove it. But as skygazers continue enjoying the images of both the moon and Earth,…
6 famous people with animals named in their honor
Sometimes it feels like the names of new species can come from just about anythingâfrom regions to a supportive grandmother to a creatureâs short butt. Certain people, however, have received…
Earthset
NASA The Artemis II crew captured this view of Earth setting on April 6, 2026, as they flew around the Moon. As the astronauts flew over the Moonâs far side,…
Is âlab-grownâ meat actually safe?
In 2023, the U.S. government approved the sale of âlab-grownâ chicken after it passed food safety tests. Lab-grown meat, also called âcultivatedâ or âculturedâ meat, is meat grown in a…