Magnetic signatures hidden inside rocks tell us a lot about Earth’s magnetic field and the way continents and tectonic plates have shifted across millennia – but for some periods, the geological record doesn’t make much sense.
A fresh…

Magnetic signatures hidden inside rocks tell us a lot about Earth’s magnetic field and the way continents and tectonic plates have shifted across millennia – but for some periods, the geological record doesn’t make much sense.
A fresh…


One of the greatest mysteries in cosmology is the nature of what we refer to as dark energy. This mysterious force drives the expansion of the universe to accelerate. Dark energy is an unknown component of the cosmos that appears to make up…


An international team of researchers has solved a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics by discovering an elusive quasiparticle, called a polaron, in a unique rare-earth material.
The discovery, made by scientists from Kiel University and…

A super close Supermoon will occur this week. The moon will be as close to Earth as it can get this month, fully illuminated for skywatchers, according to the Earth Sky, a science website that provides daily news and information on astronomy and…

Get ready for an active November, skygazers. The month features three annual meteor showers — the Northern Taurids, the Southern Taurids, and the Leonids — two of which are already active. Northern Taurids started on Oct. 20, and Southern…

Quick facts
What it is: M82, an edge-on spiral starburst galaxy
Where it is: 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major
When it was shared: Oct. 23, 2025
If you own a small backyard telescope, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the…