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Earth
Why the Pacific tsunami was smaller than expected
Find out how earthquakes cause tsunamis, and why the July 2025 Kamchatka earthquake didn't cause tsunami waves as devastating as expected.
August 1, 2025
Spaceflight
NASA’s Crew-11 mission launches to the space station
The Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station is set to launch on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Read more about the mission and watch the launch here.
August 1, 2025
Astronomy Essentials
Tonight
Visible planets and night sky guide for August
Visible planets and night sky guide. Look for the moon near bright red Antares tonight. And watch a video about 4 must-see sky sights for August!
August 1, 2025
Earth
Space
Light pollution is impacting astronomy around the globe
Light pollution is affecting astronomical observatories around the world. Increasing light pollution and urban sprawl are impacting even remote sites.
August 1, 2025
Human World
August birthstone: Peridot, spinel, or sardonyx
The August birthstone can be crystalline green peridot, colorful spinel, or banded sardonyx. Take your pick of these colorful gemstones, August babies!
August 1, 2025
Human World
UFOs in Canada? Official new report
The Chief Science Advisor of Canada has released a new report about UFOs in Canada. It provides guidelines to standardize UAP reports for government agencies.
August 1, 2025
Space
Study: Starlink disrupts radio astronomy, too
A recent survey studied the impact of satellite radio emissions on radio astronomy observations. It found Starlink satellites were the main culprit.
August 1, 2025
Earth
Sun
Sun news: More action on the sun’s edges.
Sun news August 2, 2025. Solar action is on the edges. Beautiful prominences produced on the east and on the northwest limbs (edges).
August 1, 2025
Space
New 5th planet found in system of remarkably diverse worlds
Astronomers have discovered a 5th planet in the L 98-59 planetary system, in the star's habitable zone. The system features a diverse range of worlds.
July 31, 2025
Earth
Mammatus clouds are ominous and beautiful
Mammatus clouds look like bubbling, low-hanging clouds. They're often associated with thunderstorms. Learn more about them here and see photos.
July 31, 2025
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