Meteors from the Ursids appear near the Little Dipper, which is part of the constellation Ursa Minor. Only skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance of seeing this shower. The moon ...

Scientists watching the nearby Fomalhaut star system have directly seen two protoplanets smash together for the first time. Then, they saw it happen again.

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Rainfall this week on Iran's Hormuz Island has briefly transformed the coastline of the famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene.

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Astronomers may have discovered the first example of an explosive cosmic event called a "superkilonova," in the form of a ...

A collection of portraits depicting Trump's inner circle published in Vanity Fair have exploded online. Here's why.

Smooth and shiny on the front, this mostly matt black cube features subtly rounded edges and a lightly curved facade. It's a modern aesthetic that proudly flaunts a touch of those lovable retro vibes, ...

Although the Ursids are active from Dec. 13 through Dec. 26, the peak night coincides with the winter solstice, which occurs at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. Though the two events are totally unrelated, ...

It's infuriating to see how some people disrespect wildlife. These entitled tourists got way too close to an elk in a ...

Cloud is a deaf, senior cat who understands everything above. At 21 years young, this sweet boy wakes up early every morning ...