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The 'Equinox Effect' Makes This Cosmic Phenomenon Even More Stunning, But Only Twice A Year

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:25:00 +0000

The northern lights are one of the most spectacular displays in nature, and they could be especially intense during the nights around the equinox.

This Is The Closest NASA Has Ever Come To Discovering Life On Mars

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:25:00 +0000

The question of whether there is or was life on Mars has been around for a long time, but NASA's Perseverance rover might have actually found some answers.

The Science Behind The American Heart Association's New Blood Pressure Guidelines

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:25:00 +0000

In recent years, the AHA has made the connection between heart and other systems of the body, and it's just updated its recommendations to reflect that.

This Rare Bird Went Extinct Over 100 Years Ago — Or Did It?

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:25:00 +0000

A nocturnal bird in Australia has been so elusive that scientists long thought it was extinct. But the story of this endangered species isn't actually over.

The CDC Has An Unsettling Warning About 'Kissing Bug' Disease

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:46:24 +0000

If you live anywhere from Pennsylvania to California, there's a chance you've seen a kissing bug crawling around, hopefully not inside your house.

The World's First Orange Shark Is The Result Of Two Rare Conditions

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Sharks are unique creatures, but this orange shark is something truly strange. And it's raised some interesting questions to scientists about the ocean depths.

Rotten Egg Stench Engulfs Massachusetts City. Here's The Bizarre Reason Why

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:25:00 +0000

A city in Massachusetts has recently been smelling foul, and it's putting residents off. But the reason for the stench is much bigger than this one town.

Wildlife Experts Are Releasing Giant, Prehistoric Fish That Can Grow Over 100 Pounds

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:25:00 +0000

This giant fish was once incredibly prevalent in nature, but in recent years, its numbers have dropped. Fortunately, experts are trying to bring it back.

What's Really Hidden Under Antarctica's Ice?

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Antarctica is more than the barren wasteland it seems to be. It tells us a lot about our planet, and a discovery made beneath the ice could prove vital.

The Unnerving Reason These California Pigs Turned Neon Blue

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Vibrantly colorful meat sounds like fiction, but the blue meat of these California pigs is very real. And it's the fault of a pretty dangerous substance.

The Magnificent 2025 Meteor Shower You'll Be Able To See Across America Very Soon

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Meteor showers are one of the most awe-inspiring celestial events you can witness, and one of the best is about to make its return to the summer skies.

New World Discovered In Our Solar System Could Kill Our Hopes And Dreams For Planet Nine

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:53:28 +0000

Astronomers have hoped for the existence of Planet Nine for years. Things were looking promising, but this discovery might have shattered those hopes.

An Object May Have Hit Saturn And Astronomers Have One Big Question

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:28:35 +0000

Saturn is a big planet and even though it's getting hit with space debris every day, we've never captured it on camera, but that may have changed.

NASA Just Spotted A Comet In Our Solar System And It's Not Like All The Rest

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:08:19 +0000

There are lots of objects floating around in our solar system, but one thing most have in common is a common origin, and then there's 3I/ATLAS.

Did Scientists Just Discover Life On Another Planet? What The JWST Actually Found (And What It Didn't)

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0000

Earth is teeming with life, but as of now, life has never been found anywhere else, but new observations hint at life on far-away K2-18 b.

Earth's Moon Will Experience A Rare Color Change In March 2025

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:30:01 +0000

Early 2025 has already played host to some spectacular astronomical events, and there are more to come. In March, look to the moon to watch it change color.

The Ancient Weapons Discovered In An Unassuming Desert Lake Bed

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:30:13 +0000

There are many different types of ancient weapons, and those similar to the ones found in a simple lake bed tell quite the interesting tale about humanity.

NASA Is Tracking A Rare Planet Unlike Anything In Our Solar System

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 17:30:06 +0000

While our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.

A Rare Lunar Event Could Reveal Stonehenge's Secrets

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:30:30 +0000

It's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.

The Intricate Coffins That Shed Light On An Overlooked Period Of Egyptian History

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:12:18 +0000

In October 2023, Egyptologists discovered coffins adorned with hieroglyphics that shed new light on an oft overlooked period of ancient Egyptian history.