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7 best deep-sky targets to observe this galaxy seasonSpring in the Northern Hemisphere is the time to explore and capture breathtaking deep-sky galaxies, from bright showpieces to faint cosmic challenges.
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A man went to the doctor for a bad UTI and learned he had an extra kidneyA man being treated for a urinary tract infection turned out to have a rare "supernumerary kidney."
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Understanding telescope magnification: A beginner’s guide to eyepieces, aperture and getting the best viewsEverything you need to know about telescope magnification and eyepieces
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Rainbow-colored phantom lakes emerge around Namibia's 'Great White Place'Earth from space A 2011 astronaut photo shows off a series of colorful mini-lakes that appeared around the edge of a giant salt flat, known as the Etosha Pan, following a major flooding event.
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Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life-size statue of a pagan Roman emperor — a rarity that Michelangelo refurbishedAstonishing Artifacts The giant, one-of-a-kind statue of a Roman emperor on horseback depicts him addressing his troops.
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Hubble and Euclid capture the final act of a dying star — and it's glorious: Space photo of the weekAstronomers combined Hubble's small-scale details of stellar death with Euclid's wide view of cosmic environments to take a closer look at the iconic Cat's Eye Nebula.
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Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered?The Indus Valley script dates back around 4,000 years but has yet to be deciphered. Can AI help decode it?
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Can you see Earth's shadow?Earth's shadow follows the planet as it orbits the sun. You can get a sense of its enormous, awe-inspiring size by seeing this silhouette cast on objects ranging from satellites to the moon.
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Sørvágsvatn: The lake that 'floats' above the ocean thanks to a unique optical illusionSørvágsvatn, also called Leitisvatn, is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. Viewed from a certain angle, one side appears to hover above the Atlantic Ocean.
