Yes, You Can See The Andromeda Galaxy With Your Naked Eyes This Week

Each Monday, I pick North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

NASA dumped over 800GB of Artemis II data online
NASA dumped over 800GB of Artemis II data online

If you thought you’d seen all there is to see from the Artemis II mission, you’re wrong. This week NASA posted over 800GB worth of science data, images, and videos on the Artemis II: Sights & Sounds of Science site. The archive includes over 11,000 photos and videos, over 8.5 hours of audio, and crew-annotated […]

How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related

Here’s what we know about the record-setting El Niño on a record-hot planet, and the most important questions scientists are trying to answer.

California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke

Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.

Northern Lights Could Return Sunday To 28 States After Epic Displays

A G1-G3 geomagnetic storm could bring the northern lights to the U.S. on Sunday night, after three CMEs caused aurora displays across Europe and North America Saturday.

2 Simple Habits That Reliably Make You Happier, By A Psychologist

Want to be happier? Psychology points to two simple habits, mindful movement and doing it with others, that reliably lift well-being. Here’s how to start.

The Danger Of ‘Evacuate If Category 3 Or Higher’ Hurricane Narratives

A generation of rapidly-intensifying hurricanes must shift the narrative on when to evacuate.

9 Stunning Photos Show How Bird Flocks Weave Through Concrete Jungles — A Biologist Explains

Composite photos by Raghuvamsh Chavali trace how city birds move between buildings, and reveal the science of flocking, updrafts and the hidden danger of glass.

The No. 1 ‘Defining Quality’ Of A Happy Relationship, By A Psychologist

Partner admiration may be the defining quality of a happy relationship. A 74-country study shows why seeing your partner as a bit better than you matters.

Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition

The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.